I dont wanna be an Owner/Operator

I used to drive for a husband and wife owner operator. He was a mechanic at Central/Pam and did most of his own work. Whatever needed more time than he had, he used some local shop he knew and trusted. I forget their name but they used to lease space near the Petro on Gateway East next to the Utility trailer shop.

 

yeah that's true idk about them making more though.

 

I've always done alright as a tech. 7 days on, 7 days off (12 hour days) isn't too bad either.

 

I didn't do bad either. 4 on 3 off 12+

I didn't find any joy in fixing other people's junk though.

 

that's right..it takes a LOT of money, to make a LITTLE money.....

 

But those Prime and CRE lease drivers make bank, the guy at the Petro lunch counter said so.

 

@Josh_B, how about buying a brand new truck ? Or leasing the truck from a dealer so that way all repairs are on them.

 

yeah, he makes a "bank" out of his smashed potatoes, so the gravy doesn't get out....

 

Makes bank but spends a mint in doing so ...

I don't believe in you need to do all the repairs yourself to be a successful owner operator. Sure it helps, but for me, when its time for the oil change and whatever else needs fixed, I have my mechanic do it. I still make good money and when I'm home I don't want to be wrenching on the truck. I rather forget about it for a few days and spend my time doing something else.

Basicly what I'm saying is there's more than one way to skin a cat.

 

do dealers cover repairs for a certain amount of miles when you buy flat out?? is their some sort of xxx,xxx mile coverage on this?