Leasing On Without Driver

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by fivestar, Jun 10, 2015.

  1. fivestar

    fivestar Light Load Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I'm new to this forum and have done quite a bit of research. I'm currently an O/O under another authority. The operating company provides the driver for my truck. I'd like to know if anyone else is leased on to a company which provides them a driver. Looking for a company with good service and reliable loads.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I THINK - as in NOT SURE, but maybe Fed Ex ground offers what you are looking for. Not aware of others.
     
  4. 315wheelbase

    315wheelbase Heavy Load Member

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    you are not an owner operator if you have a driver employee driving the truck you own,,you are a truck owner,an owner operator is a driver who owns the truck and drives the truck,,try crete you supply the truck they will supply the driver,
     
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  5. fivestar

    fivestar Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the clarification, 315wheelbase. I knew I was using the terms incorrectly. I'll definitely look into crete and would love to hear any other options if anybody knows any.
     
  6. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Crete? Ya, they and every other mega paying a flat cpm per mile is exactly whereyou want to go. Assuming of course you bought this truck to lose money.

    Now if you bought this truck in an attempt to make money, then avoid all those Crap mileage pay carriers and put the truck to work at a good quality percentage pay carrier.
     
  7. fivestar

    fivestar Light Load Member

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    I am with a percentage pay carrier now but may need to find a new one. Any suggestions? Preferably in the southeast.
     
  8. kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    Like whom
     
  9. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    A few good companies out there. Land star, mercer, admiral merchants are three. Which is the best, is gonna be on the person asked. Just cause Mercer is the best for me, doesn't mean it will be for the next guy.
     
  10. fivestar

    fivestar Light Load Member

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    So you're leasing as a truck owner also? Definitely going to check out those recommendations.
     
  11. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    I operate the truck I own. And leased to Mercer. almost every company leases fleet owners. Which, since you don't personally operate the truck, you are. just a very small fleet.

    Whoever you go with, you certainly should not hire any Tom dick and Harry recruiting send your way. you would be much better off finding your own driver.
     
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