Company for 12 years ???

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by scoopAstack, Jan 12, 2018.

  1. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    Ownership is the way to go. But, that is just me. I have no clue what freight is like out your way, but over here in the Great Lakes region it is quite profitable.
     
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  3. Razorwyr

    Razorwyr Road Train Member

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    They mean if you lived in Ohio, not a problem, you could do it easy. You live in 1 of the 11 western states that lacks freight. Is there freight there? Yes, but they consume more than they produce. In other words, there are more trucks than freight and it drives rates down. I'm not saying it can't be done from Washington, but life would be much easier in the Midwest. The distance between cities out west is just so great that even if you lined up good paying freight, you would have a hard time staying close to home. It's not impossible, people do it everyday, but it' easier in the Ohio Valley.
     
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  4. freebeertomorrow

    freebeertomorrow Heavy Load Member

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    not sure what the LTL linehaul market looks like out there but that’s my suggestion.
     
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  5. scoopAstack

    scoopAstack Bobtail Member

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    Tha
    Kinda had a feeling it meant that way, but wanted to make sure. Anyways, Thanks for making it much clear. It seems like the west coast is like another Florida with freight.
     
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  6. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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  7. Bakerman

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    Also @Dave_in_AZ, he pretty much stays out West.
     
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  8. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Yea you can make a go of it on the best coast.
     
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  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Disclaimer ****
    But I did almost DIE Thursday in the middle of bum F nowhere ( windstorm ), and me and Casper found ourselves on some seriously icy, slushy, snow up to the doors mountain tops, but yea, it's the only way too fly.
     
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  10. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    Do you even carry chains?
     
  11. Steel Dragon

    Steel Dragon Road Train Member

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    Company driver forever here.
    All the headaches...#### that.
    Just pay me every week..no skin in the game!
     
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