Calling All O/O

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DevJohnson, Jan 13, 2018.

  1. StrokerTSi

    StrokerTSi Medium Load Member

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    Zero experience here, only drove cdl school truck 4/5 times before I bought mine and started my own business/authority. I grew up on a farm so I knew how drive bigger stuff and knew what kind of time and effort running your own business requires. Still here 18 months later, though knowing and having the stuff the fix my own equipment has helped a ton.
     
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    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Just jump in and go! Nothing like OTJT.
    I quit my job and bought a truck 2 months later, that was 20 years ago.
    I had friends in the business that I could go to for info & help, which I think is critical.
     
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  3. DevJohnson

    DevJohnson Medium Load Member

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    Yea I think that would be a great benefit knowing how to fix my own equipment haha
     
  4. DevJohnson

    DevJohnson Medium Load Member

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    You think when the time comes I should be able to buy only my tractor and maybe down the road a trailer later. I feel like people only buy their trucks anyways not so much a trailer as well
     
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    Anything at all when it comes to lease operator?? Even worth it
     
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    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Yes, I own all my equipment.
     
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    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Not from what I've read.
     
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    73,280. Wow. Been awhile since thst number has crossed my mind. Now I might have the colors crossed but pay the tax at Ms. scale if you had the red sticker. Good to go with the green one.
     
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    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    And who you were trip leased to for that load. And then some idiot said deregulation was the best way to we'll whatever I am going to the 76 you can get it all at the big orange ball
     
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  10. PandaPancake

    PandaPancake Light Load Member

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    Want to try that again in English?