Is becoming an owner operator a good idea?

Thinking of becoming an owner operator not sure if i should or not..looking for some insite

 

Do a lot of reading.

 

www.OOIDA.com is a good start. It's a business website for the owner-operator.

 

i have been driving for a company now for 5 years and the money has changed.. is owning your own rig a good idea?

 

Lots of info on this. Search and read is the best thing.

 

Where do you suggest is the best place to start?

 

Nothing personal, but if you are asking such a basic question at this point my answer is no. A person (in my opinion of course) should only be an OO if they already have a basic idea under who's DOT authority their going to run under and a simple business plan already worked out AND would have several years experience under their belt. A person whom has did this would not be asking the question you just did.

 

Well thank you for your advice...i guess ill read more before i ask anymore

 

Until you know someone very successful at it I wouldn't recommend it until you have a good example to follow.

 

I don't think it was an ignorant answer. I have to agree with the X-ray man myself. If you need to ask the question the obvious answer is no. It means you are not ready to be O/O.