Experienced driver going O/O

I won’t buy it until I thoroughly check it out. If it’s a worn out headache I’ll walk away and keep looking.

 

Joined it

 

Out of curiosity, would it be better to spend some extra money and buy a quad axle trailer and truck with a pusher to be able to haul maxi loads? I assume there’s a bit more cost when registering to haul heavier stuff. How much more on average?

 

No one is probably paying attention to this thread anymore, but I’m posting anyway. Plan to start with $70K. Used truck I’m looking at is $26K, trailer $12K, assume the start up costs that the state will suck out of me will be $2K, and 20% insurance will be $4K. Miscellaneous other costs like straps, tarps, annual inspections on both truck and trailer will be $2K. Should leave me 4-5 months of operating costs in the bank, and I have 3 weeks paid vacation that the company I’m working for will pay me out. Sound good? Missing anything?

 

I won’t be part timing it. Made my decision to call it quits when everything is ready to roll, and use the vacation time to finish out my employment with the company. Or have them cut me a check for 3 weeks pay which they’d be required to do per Montana law.

 

I was referred to the CPA my log truck operator friend uses. Figured he will know the business well. Not sure about a lawyer yet.