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Just can't find the answer...PAY?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 94nole, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. Jul 28, 2007 #1
    94nole

    94nole Light Load Member

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    New to the forum today. I am certain the answer to my questions are here but I simply can't find them.

    A little background...I am a blue collar guy caught in a white collar world and I hate it. Graduated college 13 years ago and have done several things but just am not happy. I grew up in paper mill town and am ready to get out of the board room.

    I have long pondered a OTR driving job. I have the credit and capacity to purchase a rig.

    I just have no idea how much one can expect to earn either as an O/O or as an employee of a good company. Also, if someone has a business plan they put together and would be willing to share, I would be willing to accept.

    Please give me some idea. Would I need 2 rigs, 3 or more to earn a great living? I'd really like to earn 6 figures.

    I am in JAX FL which, with the port, would think this would be a great place to be to give this a shot.
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2007 #2
    Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    In JAX FL...
    A good resource would be to visit the Landstar Corporate Offices...sorry, I don't have their address. They operate the largest 100% O/O fleet in the US. They have possibly the best rates for trucks too. I had a truck leased to Landstar for several years and then drove for a Landstar BCO 4 years after that.
    They allow the BCO's (Business Capacity Owner: Landstar's term for O/O) to chose from all freight available. In order to get the good paying loads from Landstar Agents, you need to build a good reputation so things might be slow going for the first year to 18 months. But Landstar has some good paying freight, particularly for flat-bed, drop-deck RGN and overdimensional haulers. They also pay 100% Fuel Surcharge and accessorials to the truck. You would have the ability (once you learn their system) to dispatch your trucks in your underwear, if you wanted to.

    OH, three trucks (or any odd number greater than 1) is always better. If you have one broke-down, the others will make more than enough revenue to cover any loss from a down truck. Also, purchase your own trailers as well. Landstar pays what amounts to a 14% increase for your own trailer. That is more than enough additional revenue per mile to cover the cost of the trailer.

    Good Luck
     
    Pur48Ted, Jul 28, 2007
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  4. Jul 28, 2007 #3
    Peeping_Tom

    Peeping_Tom Light Load Member

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    first off welcome. jax,fla is a great place to do this, if done right. they do a lot of rail there. i know heartland , raven trans and i can't tthink ofthe other name right off hand do alot of business there. and i actualy go there twice a week sometimes three.
     
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