Advice needed with buying a truck and becoming an Owner Operator.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Indy12, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    I bet you’ll be demanding $3/mi in no time. The rest of us not worry about cheap freight pullers.

    How much experience do you have driving a truck? What type of trailer and freight do you want to pull? How much home time?
     
    Midwest Trucker, Dec 10, 2018
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  2. Indy12

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    All I seek was info from drivers and there experance with the type of motors. I'm going to buy a truck regardless of what anybody says. I haul steel. After having my cdl for 6 months I had a 3 axle trailer hauling 80k plus.
    I got a sweet gig. I'm home every night. I drive out of chicago to indy and back every day.
     
    Indy12, Dec 10, 2018
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    /thread!!!

    Ridge just dropped the mic
     
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    Buy a White Volvo with a Cummins ISX. Shouldn't be to hard to buy 1 in Chicago
     
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  5. Indy12

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    I look into that bud.
    Thanks for the look out
     
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    Oh Christ! Lmao. This post right here should have ended this thread.
     
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    God dam it I love it !!!!!
     
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    What's the sweet gig Chicago to Indy gross you weekly?
     
    JonJon78, Dec 10, 2018
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    $1600
     
    Indy12, Dec 10, 2018
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    Thank you all this thread is dead and gone
    God bless each and everyone whom took there time to comment. Be safe out on the road.
    We might have different options. Let's secure our load, drive safe and make it home to our family. God bless
     
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