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Buying your own truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DBylsma123, Apr 13, 2014.

  1. Apr 13, 2014 #1
    DBylsma123

    DBylsma123 Bobtail Member

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    I didn't know where else to post this. I'm hoping the shoulder won't be as bad as I think it is and the surgeon can clear the injury this week. My question is, upon completion of CDL school and then assuming you get a job for a trucking company and they keep you on, would it be a good idea to purchase my own truck in the future? Do companies look more favorably at drivers that have their own equipment because it would be less risk of damage on their own truck or does it not matter?

    By the way, I suck at driving manual transmission. Tried it on my dad's car and failed miserably. I'm guessing that a truck's transmission is different right? Do they teach you shifting at school?
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2014 #2
    casc1

    casc1 Light Load Member

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    Wait about 5 yrs before making that decision....learn the ropes first.
     
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    witch.dokta and blairandgretchen Thank this.
  4. Apr 13, 2014 #3
    Redman30

    Redman30 Light Load Member

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    A lot depends on if buying your own works for you personally.Im a Company driver but I have a lot of questions about buying my own truck but I also know a lot of things about trucking.Ask a Specific question and We will try to answer it
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2014 #4
    Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    A a year and half is fine lol.

    I get better loads with tmc as an O/O then i did as a Company driver. That being said, it could just be the new FM. As an O/O you can reject any load which can be helpful.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    Get some experience first as a company driver. Probably won't find a company to hire you as a new 0/0 with no driving experience.

    Join OOIDA and learn the business end of being an 0/0.
     
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