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Is It Possible To Be A Company Driver (Not O/O) And Drive/Own Your Very Own Truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by smctransferllc, Aug 7, 2009.

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  1. Aug 7, 2009 #1
    smctransferllc

    smctransferllc Medium Load Member

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    If you go to work/get hired to a company and have your own truck, is it possible to hire on with that company as a company driver, rather than an O/O, and be able to drive your own truck that you've bought/are making payments on, instead of having to drive a company truck? Thanks for the input, everyone! :biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2009 #2
    JW430

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    Not that I know of, and the only reason I could see to do that for is the benefits. The closest thing to being a company driver while owning your own truck is to lease on with said company, although you are still an O/O. I don't think there are any companies that will manage your truck/business for you.
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2009 #3
    Saienga

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    At company driver wages, I couldn't see you being able to make your payments and still be able to pay yourself.

    Leasing YOUR truck to a company to haul THEIR freight isn't too bad of an idea, depending on the company.

    Leasing a truck FROM THEM to haul THEIR freight is where everybody gets in trouble.
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2009 #4
    Jim Bob

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    Who pays to fix the truck when it breaks down under such a scenario?
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2009 #5
    sw1241

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    Isn't driving the truck you own for a company known as being an OWNER-OPERATOR? that is kinda a "Duh" question
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2009 #6
    Raezzor

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    I think, if I read his post right, he wants all the expenses of being an O/O but with company driver pay. :biggrin_25526:
     
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  9. Aug 8, 2009 #7
    JW430

    JW430 Medium Load Member

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    I think he wants O/O benefits with the minimal responsibilities of a company driver.
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2009 #8
    smctransferllc

    smctransferllc Medium Load Member

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    Ok.... I'm not interested in doing/persuing any such thing. My reason for asking was simply out of curiosity. Thanks for making me feel "DUH-mb" over a harmless question.
     
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  11. Aug 8, 2009 #9
    Tankergirl80

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    Sorry compadre.... that wasn't them,:biggrin_25512: it was you...lol. :yes2557: The posters were just pointing out the obvious. Don't feel bad we all have our 'moments'.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  12. Aug 8, 2009 #10
    Got reefer?

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    Sure most companies offer a lease purchase program. Its your truck you make the payments on it, but they own it and you never will.:biggrin_25516:
     
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