Change my mind

What about the California AB5 law? Doesn’t that not allow leasing on anymore?

 

How much equity did you get out of it?

 

I say go for it man. I don’t say that very often. You don’t have to be a “real trucker” to be successful. In fact you are probably more “real trucker” then a lot of “real truckers”.

I tell people a lot... “Look... I love trucks, and I like trucking, but I do this to make money. This business is far too stressful to be doing for fun.”

 

Funny you assumed the poster was a female, assuming by the avatar picture.

I’ve thanked all the posts I agree with.

The company drivers, retired company drivers and negative Nellys should refrain from advice giving.

Before I bought my first truck , I refrained from commenting in the owner operator affairs, and instead read and learned, with my stupid mouth (fingers) sealed.

Look at the starting point people - capital, and availability of credit.

@Ridgeline correct as often - don’t start touching the credit. If you do - be prepared to exit quickly.

@God prefers Diesels - from what I’ve read, you’re on the right track - some of that comes from the questions you ask - and ego less responses given. That speaks volume.

2nd - what’s the % of people who ask a similar question and offer no capital, trashed credit, high debt, and a poor mouth mentality - vs. “Experience, Grit, Humility, Diligence and Bravery”

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Go forth and prosper, @God prefers Diesels .

 

Don’t settle for the Western Star out of emotion, or effort. I looked at 3 before buying the one. Keep the mind open.

Yes, potential buying costs money and time, but is paid off with good choice.

 

Credit lines as back up only - at least in my conservative approach.

Back to Wire Line thinking is failure - keep that far from thoughts until a last resort.

 

Ive always heard oil samples should be taken mid stream in the draining process. Seems to Me, that only applies after the Trucks been ran for a few minutes first. Just thought I’d throw that out there. I would want to see the drain plug. It should be magnetized, to check for metal.