Advice on getting own authority

I am in the same boat.. or cab I guess.
Late 20s solid experience just looking for an O/O to learn from. Have started a plan that will put me behind the wheel in 2 years. Wondering if it's better to get your own authority before truck or at same time.. just trying to learn like you hope somebody replies to your question best of luck and whatever you do keep rollin

 

Just read the infamous doubleyellow thread

 

I would apply for a MC number now and activate it when you are ready.
Some brokers see the new MC number and don't want to deal with new carriers, but they would deal with older numbers without checking on how long they have been active

 

Don't think that would really work since to get set up with a broker or company to pull freight for them they will require you send them your operating permit which shows the date it went active.

 

It's not difficult but like everything it takes money to make money.So think about what kind of freight you want to pull van flat etc. save money keep an eye out for equipment.You will make mistakes your young and can overcome them.

 

unfortunately it is too easy, one reason why there are so many failures.

Start with learning your job the best you can, then go from there.

 

Right, that's how it usually works. It's just some agents are weird, my MC starts with 9 and broker would not even set me up, my buddy calls, gets set up and gets the load with his 8 MC, even though he went active 3 months after me. I don't have a rational explanation for that

 

Fixed it for you