Just starting out

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by miketorrie, Jan 18, 2024.

  1. Jan 18, 2024 #1
    miketorrie

    miketorrie Bobtail Member

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    I have a question when buying/leasing your truck do you have to also get a flatbed trailer or refeere or dry van or you can do loads for companies that supply these?
     
    miketorrie, Jan 18, 2024
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  3. Jan 18, 2024 #2
    gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Either way. Usually if you have your own trailer you just get a higher % of load revenue.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2024 #3
    buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    how much experience do you even have NOW as a driver..??
     
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    cuzzin it and hope not dumb twucker Thank this.
  5. Jan 18, 2024 #4
    Brandt

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    You can lease your truck onto a company if they will take you and your truck. You pull their trailer and you basically do things the way they say.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2024 #5
    tscottme

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    Don't buy or lease any truck or trailer if you haven't already worked as a company driver for at least a year. It's better to get paid to learn this job than to pay someone to learn this job. Do not fight to go broke.
     
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