Are you thinking of being a owner operator (Consider This First)

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Trenton325, Nov 30, 2024.

  1. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Why would size of fleet matter? I never understood this.
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Once again, lot's of subjective.
     
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  4. Long FLD

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    I don’t know, I would think a fleet owner would be able to voice an opinion on this matter.

    But even me being a one truck guy I would never go back to running older trucks. I am money ahead compared to where I was trying to run older stuff. The payment is a wash, as you keep trading up the amount financed becomes less and less for a one truck guy provided that you’re diligent with your savings. Insurance is negligible as you change your value every year, especially in my case being leased to a carrier and taking advantage of the discounts where I can.

    I also enjoy my time away from the truck when I’m home and I don’t want to be tinkering with a bunch of little things on my days off. Been there and have no interest in going back.
     
  5. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    Idk, but I do know I have way more money in the bank than I ever did with an old truck. But, I don’t own a prevost bus from 1992 and I don’t have a set of designer jorts. But I have owned a truck or two over the years.
     
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  6. MACK E-6

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    Gentlemen, and at least one lady...

    Settle down please.
     
  7. Midwest Trucker

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    I’m happy to settle down but when someone implies I'm an idiot, it’s hard not to encourage them to think before they speak. I felt like I went quite gentle actually! lol

    Anyway, no hard feelings.
     
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  8. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I forgive you.
     
  9. Midwest Trucker

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    Thank God, now I can get some sleep. :D
     
  10. ElmerFudpucker

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    I knew you were worried and I wanted to put your mind at ease. I’ll send nightwind a case of corn dogs and a 6 pack of Busch Bavarian and everything will be ok. Besides I doubt your the first to call her a man.
     
  11. Midwest Trucker

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    I picked up on that from Mack’s post. Next frozen pizza is on me.
     
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