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Going to be an O/O !!!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Billy Ray Valentine, Aug 24, 2013.

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  1. Aug 24, 2013 #1
    Billy Ray Valentine

    Billy Ray Valentine Bobtail Member

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    I'm almost done with my CDL school and I have always dreamed of being a trucker with my own rig. Which truck should I buy ? I really like the Kenworth big hoods! What type of freight should I haul and how much does it usually pay? Thanks for your help !!!
     
    Billy Ray Valentine, Aug 24, 2013
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  3. Aug 24, 2013 #2
    rollin coal

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    Here we go dosey doe!

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  4. Aug 24, 2013 #3
    TheDude1969

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    Great idea! eat romain noodles for life.

    50yrs experiance and you ask this?
     
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  5. Aug 24, 2013 #4
    Dakota1358

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    Keep dreaming and be a company driver for a few years and get to know the business.Jumping right into ownership and your dream will be real short and costly.
     
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  7. Aug 24, 2013 #5
    ryan7892

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    6 weeks of classroom work and knows everything. I tell you what go price insurance for a rookie with no miles and a $50,000 truck. You'll never afford it.
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2013 #6
    123456

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    Loved that movie,

    Billy Ray......
     
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  9. Aug 24, 2013 #7
    Lucar

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    Cool story brah...
     
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  10. Aug 24, 2013 #8
    Billy Ray Valentine

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    Care to bet on that? If you are not able to provide useful info, please move onto another subject. Thank you.

     
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  11. Aug 24, 2013 #9
    kw600

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    How do you have 50 years experience but you are just finishing cdl school.

    Your best bet would be to be a company driver first, ruin their equipment and than gather up some money before jumping in. Its a roller coaster ride being an o/o and your roller coaster will flip you upside down and come to a hault. While upside down itll empty your pockets, maybe leaving you with enough for noodles...
     
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  12. Aug 24, 2013 #10
    BuckeyeCowboy63

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    The KW that u are talking about is the T660, but there is not much room inside, so hope you dont want to take anyone with you. What kind of trailer you gonna get because you are going to have to buy or rent one or are you going to sign on with company and haul their trailer?
     
    BuckeyeCowboy63, Aug 24, 2013
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