Considering going O/O NE Ohio

Okay so I'm contemplating going O/O and I live in NE Ohio. I know there is a ton of freight especially flatbed freight in my area. I have zero flatbed experience, although I don't see thatas a problem as I have common sense and learn quickly. I know we have freight, but I don't have a clue what it is paying.

About my situation, I currently drive team with my wife. We make excellent money! Very excellent! We are planning to start a family next year. So I won't be teaming anymore. I've always been a company driver 5.5 years safe driver. I enjoy the security of being a company man. I have been talking myself out of buying a truck for 5 years. My concern I want good hometimr and still make good money. I would like to be home 2 days a week on average. No more than 10-14 days out. The least I would want to net is $50k. East coast including NYC doesn't bother me. I'm third generationtruck driver. I am LCV (long combination vehicle) certifiable so one option I was considering is looking for a company that hires O/O pulling steel coils across the pike. I live close to tge Ohio turnpike.


Financially I think I should be fine as I will only have a house payment hopefully, or close to it.


The companies just seem to-be getting silly because of insurance companies IE: using third eye cars that cut you off for safety. That is a whole other thread.

Is the risk worth the reward?

Any info you can share to help would be very much appreciated.

 

I don't run into many O/O's doing what I do.

Every O/O will be different I know this, depends on how they run their business. How well they manage costs. Fuel mpg. Rates. Truck/trailer payment/cost. Truck/trailer specs. Tire rolling resistance. Speed. How well they maintain the equipment. And so many other factors.

Are you saying $50k net is unreasonable?

Oh and I'm NO where near ready to jump in with both feet! I am considering possibly late next year. Doing research now, and trying to get info and opinions.