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Looking for advice on going O/O or L/O

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Torqued-Up, Nov 4, 2008.

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  1. Nov 4, 2008 #1
    Torqued-Up

    Torqued-Up Bobtail Member

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    OK, here's the deal. Credit-Bad. Divorce-Upcoming. Money-See Divorce.

    Looking into getting back on the road with my own truck. I have over 13 yrs. running refrigerated and dry van 48 states and Canada. I have run my own trucks before, leased on to other Carriers.

    Options:
    1. Buy a used truck and trailer and go O/O.
    2. Buy a used truck and Lease on somwhere.
    3. Try another Fleece Purchase.

    Reasons for trucking again.
    After divorce will have no credit, no real cash, and no place to live.
    I may be able to get a small loan ($5,000 - 15,000) to start a business from family. I would need to make enough to cover Child Support and savings for another start at life. Wouldn't have any other bills due to the bankruptcy after the divorce.

    Looking for some advice on the reality of making a living out there anymore.
     
    Torqued-Up, Nov 4, 2008
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  3. Nov 4, 2008 #2
    sgreer78

    sgreer78 Light Load Member

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    So why don't you wait a while, get some money of your own, fix your credit, and go from there?
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2008 #3
    Torqued-Up

    Torqued-Up Bobtail Member

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    That could be a possibility, but would rather not have to drive forced dispatch anymore.
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2008 #4
    sgreer78

    sgreer78 Light Load Member

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    Work for someone like Crete who gives you options on runs. It's still forced dispatch per se`, but you have a little say in the matter.
     
    sgreer78, Nov 5, 2008
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  7. Nov 6, 2008 #5
    amstruck

    amstruck Bobtail Member

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    i can give you information where u can get a truck and trailer for about 3k down. i guess that can be a new start for you! as far as what to do when u get it, i dont have any valid advice as i just bought my rig last week
     
    amstruck, Nov 6, 2008
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  8. Nov 6, 2008 #6
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    What ever you do don't do FLEECE purchase. Thats got to be about the best way I know of how to get screwed.
     
    Brickman, Nov 6, 2008
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    Torqued-Up and Double L Thank this.
  9. Nov 7, 2008 #7
    poptop

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    where is this place?
     
    poptop, Nov 7, 2008
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  10. Nov 7, 2008 #8
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Amstruck don't post a live link, or phone numbers

    Just the name is OK, within forum rules. Google still works.

    Or PM him the info.
     
    Brickman, Nov 7, 2008
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  11. Nov 8, 2008 #9
    poptop

    poptop Light Load Member

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    i tried to p.m. but i do not have enough posts to do so
    googled amstruck and did not see anything about truck sales
    can you p.m. me some info...thx
     
    poptop, Nov 8, 2008
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  12. Nov 8, 2008 #10
    amstruck

    amstruck Bobtail Member

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    amstruck is my username. i dont sell trucks, i just bought one from a great company i think! let me know if you are serious about buying a truck or trailer as i will put you in contact with the company.
     
    amstruck, Nov 8, 2008
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