I want to be an owner-operator - help

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by chicadriver, Feb 28, 2009.

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  1. BoostedTeg

    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    If you need other drivers to rell you what to do as far as geting a business going then i think that this buisness is not for you. Sorry but thats just my opinion.
     
    BoostedTeg, Feb 28, 2009
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  2. chicadriver

    chicadriver Light Load Member

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    PharmPhil

    This is where I DONT want this thread to go. I don't need a lecture on my reasoning because you don't know me or what I'm about.

    I am a company driver and it stinks. I'm willing to put money into being an O/O.

    I'm not a latina, no, I'm blonde, blue-eyed, and I've been out there with enough guys to know I could get a ride anytime I want one but that's not the deal I'm looking for either.
     
    chicadriver, Feb 28, 2009
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  3. chicadriver

    chicadriver Light Load Member

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    Thanks for your opinion.
     
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    chicadriver, Feb 28, 2009
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  4. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    What exactly are you looking for?
     
    Roadmedic, Feb 28, 2009
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  5. Crotts Trucking

    Crotts Trucking Medium Load Member

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    1) Join OOIDA
    2) 25-30K Operating Capital
    3) Find Truck and Trailer
    4) Have OOIDA get all your permits, authority, etc in order
    5) Find and activate Insurance (OOIDA Can Probably help)
    6) Buy Laptop and wireless card
    7) Go Truckin!!
     
    Crotts Trucking, Feb 28, 2009
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  6. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    I tried to use OOIDA to obtain authority and they were useless . They couldn't even tell me where to get full insurance coverage in my state . I could find better rates for all the "services" they provide with someone else .
    The best thing to do is get your own authority finding at least a couple of base customers . Buy your equipment to suit your customers' needs .
     
    RickG, Feb 28, 2009
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  7. PharmPhail

    PharmPhail Road Train Member

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    Stay open to critique. It's not personal. I get plenty myself. It's all helpful one way or another.
     
    PharmPhail, Feb 28, 2009
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  8. Crotts Trucking

    Crotts Trucking Medium Load Member

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    I had never used OOIDA to get authority or insurance, but they talk a good game. I know there are places you can get all your permits all in one place.
     
    Crotts Trucking, Mar 1, 2009
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  9. walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    The paperwork to get your own authority is not that hard,....And not worth paying someone to do it,..imo...
     
    walleye, Mar 1, 2009
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  10. pissedoffcowboy

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    i am also thinking about buying a truck this summer. but as a company driver i am trying to save money way i can. the truck i drive now has a built in fridge. i put a microwave in it. just recently i bought a charcoal grill and a mini-freezer. i have not eaten in a truckstop since new years. i save a ton of money because everything i need i can find at walmart. less you spend in the truckstop the better.
     
    pissedoffcowboy, Mar 1, 2009
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