Back to trucking and leave corporate aggravation

I did the same thing. I got tired of working for someone else (even though it was a good position in a good carrier). I have since bought 2 trucks, am buying a 3rd this summer and do not regret it at all. I cannot recommend a carrier however as everyone's way of doing things is different.

 

I would highly recommend taking that road. You’ll obviously give up a percentage of your line haul, but there’s something to be said for attaching yourself to a large well known name.

In addition to that, there’s a bit of a safety net when you lease on somewhere. There’s always some kind of freight available, even if it’s not anything special. Also, if I break down and need $8k tomorrow to do a repair, Landstar will give it to me after a quick review of my past settlements.

As for the money and what you’ll get out of it financially, that’s completely up to you. I bought a brand new truck in October 2016, so my net income is a lot less than someone with a truck that’s paid for or a truck they purchased used with a smaller payment. I also own my trailer, so that’s a decision you’ll have to make as well.

In my opinion, being an O/O is about building a business for the future. I expect to make more next year than this year, and I expect to make a lot more in the years after my truck is paid off.

 

I enjoy driving , would hate to have to go back to work again.

I enjoy being a company driver , would hate to have to go back to the poverty that indentured servitude offers as an owner operator.

 

I bought my truck as a lease/purchase through Lone Mountain, so my monthly payments are 100% deductible and I don’t have to mess with depreciation. No balloon at the end, just 60 equal payments and the truck is yours.

 

I understand that completely. I enjoyed driving, but now I enjoy managing my trucks and seeing my drivers succeed. The best part is when you can watch them take care of business and know that the customers are being taken care of properly. Being able to take pride in their work and brag on them is the best part as they support their families with dignity.