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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by dvjordan, Jan 7, 2013.

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  1. Jan 9, 2013 #61
    dvjordan

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    One can hope:biggrin_255:.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2013 #62
    dvjordan

    dvjordan Bobtail Member

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    Way too true on that one. I'm definitely thinking two and three times about everything and all the feedback has been invaluable.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2013 #63
    Oscar the KW

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    A fleet owner once told me, "if your going to buy a truck, you better buy three, because when one is broke down or has no driver the other two can still pay for the three of them."
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2013 #64
    rollin coal

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    As much as I want to I don't believe it lol...
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2013 #65
    dvjordan

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    :biggrin_25514:
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2013 #66
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    I tried that. Lost $100,000+. I didn't account for the financial collapse of 07-09 in my business plan though. Buying trucks is the easy part, getting and keeping GOOD, heck even DECENT drivers is harder than finding decent freight. I was paying .38, all miles, on a W2, $40 tarp, paid vacation, etc and I couldn't find anyone to drive 3 year old trucks.
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2013 #67
    dvjordan

    dvjordan Bobtail Member

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    Yikes, that sounds downright intimidating. I've heard it's no easier finding good ones today, even with the economy being so "robust" :biggrin_2556:.
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2013 #68
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    The keys to your success or failure are your drivers. No matter how much anyone here disagrees with every other item, they'll agree with that.
     
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    fortycalglock, Jan 9, 2013
    fortycalglock, Jan 9, 2013
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  11. Jan 9, 2013 #69
    whoopNride

    whoopNride Road Train Member

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    Been there myself. NEVER AGAIN!!!!
     
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  12. Jan 9, 2013 #70
    dvjordan

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    Has anyone had a good experience with being an O/O or fleet owner? :biggrin_2552:
     
    dvjordan, Jan 9, 2013
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