Is it worth it being an O/O anymore with all new regs?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by firebugjr68, Mar 4, 2015.

  1. Big_D409

    Big_D409 Medium Load Member

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    I'll have 2 years in this industry on the 20th of this month, that will also be 2 years as an O/O. I entertained the thought of a company driver, and had the perfect opportunity to lease on and get set up with a truck. I would do it again every day the same way, but that's just me. I'm also willing to go into NYC and the northeast on any given day so........
     
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    Epmtrucks Medium Load Member

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    Would you rather take the advise of some who as failed or someone who has a sucessfull career in the area that you want to be in. Speak to 4 sucessfull O/O with or with out authority and let the SHOW you on paper how to !!! Show you not just words. P&L statements, rate confirmations ect. Remember what they say in MO, show me.
     
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    I still have a love/hate relationship with it kind of like having two wives.To me at least but tried to go back to company driver WOW! no thank you.
     
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    I had the chance to sell my truck at the end of last year. So of course I thought about selling and going back to my former employer where I had been for the 8 years prior to buying my truck. It came down to me writing out a list of pros and cons for each and making a choice. I decided that after being on my own that I'd probably be unhappy going back to a job that I loved.