Can New Owner Operators get loads?

Hi Soonerdoggy,
I am in the same boat. I am 50 and tired of working for other people. Worked in a completely different field and looking at transportation. Love to drive and decided to do some research also. Right now trying to compare Hotshot loads or getting a Class A and doing a big rig. I'm in Atlanta and it looks like a good place to be for work. The big question is can I get loads right out of Trucking School if I start my own business. I have the funds to purchase truck and equipment outright.

 

You can, but check first what your insurance rate is going to be. Most likely it will be very expensive, if anybody will even take u

 

Get your FREIGHT BROKER LIC. YOU CAN TAKE A CLASS .THEY ARE OFFERED AT MANY PLACES, ALL OFFER A LIL different things. You need bond, dot, ins, etc..apply for lic AND 100% WILL BE MADE...IF YOU HAVE REVENUE FOR FUEL, TRAILER, ETC.U GOT IT!

 

Soonerdoggy, i have an XL double drop flat extendable trlr. Am like you, 2nd time @being O/O, first time, bank took $4K out of my acct, not due on the loan! It put me out of business. That was my 2014 plate&insurance. Bank then called the 20 yr note, after 21/2 yrs. Had to sell the farm to pay. But! Now everything paid for, & like you, starting again. If you know construction equipment, etc, maybe you'd like to get OTR experience. Trade for flatbed experience. Work together. I've been company driver over 6yrs, O/O 1yr. Done 42 of 48, one Canada, 6 different trlrs. Tank endorsement, TWIC, & Hazmat, perfect CSA, and tired of being cheated. I'm 71 & a grandma. Reply to: kathyhorsluvr@hotmail.com.