How do I find other owner operators in my area?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Ccmh12, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. Ccmh12

    Ccmh12 Bobtail Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2013
    Messages:
    2
    Thanks Received:
    0
    0
    I am thinking about opening a truck storage lot in Florida and am curious how to find other Owner Operators who live in the area to let them know about a new facility. Is there a list on line somewhere? Should I contact trucking companies that hire Owner Operators?

    Any suggestions or ideas would be GREATLY appreciated!! Trying to pick your brains out there!:biggrin_25513:

    Thanks in advance!!

    Curtis
     
    Ccmh12, Jan 15, 2013
    #1
  2. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2009
    Messages:
    1,112
    Thanks Received:
    632
    Location:
    At The Key Board
    0
    Start by visiting local carriers and see if they use O/O's. You may also want to look @ a local industrial park to see if trucks are parked or abandoned there.
     
    ralph, Jan 15, 2013
    #2
  3. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2012
    Messages:
    6,232
    Thanks Received:
    5,706
    Location:
    flatbed heaven
    0
    go to the closest truckstop, sit at the counter and say you are getting 3.00 a mile loaded and empty, sign up all the guys making more per mile than that, bring extra supplies, it will be a bunch .
     
    skateboardman, Jan 15, 2013
    #3
  4. Budha

    Budha Light Load Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2012
    Messages:
    142
    Thanks Received:
    138
    Location:
    Here
    0
    Flyers and craigslist
     
    Budha, Jan 15, 2013
    #4
  5. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2011
    Messages:
    4,875
    Thanks Received:
    22,141
    0
    I found the terminal I pay to park in advertised on craigslist. There is a "parking/storage" heading under "housing."
     
    RedForeman, Jan 16, 2013
    #5
    BigBadBill Thanks this.