Looking to start my own trucking company

Rideandrepair said: ↑

Every single post is 100% true. So many variables involved. Biggest hurdle is finding and keeping a good Driver. Every Driver has a plan. Just like you. Even using the 1/3 examples, One major repair can take 6 mos worth of profits easily. Another 3 mos later, takes another 6 mos. projected profits. Now you’re in the hole. Hoping and praying for a good 6 mos. I call it chasing it. I’ve found myself chasing it so many times. The difference is I drove my Truck. I’m the only one I can depend on. A Driver WILL switch jobs at your worst moments. Can’t blame them. Would you put your livelihood in jeopardy? I’ve seen it work with reefers, typically Driver made 25% of $7000 per week. $1750. Fuel cost @ .50 per mile. Left $3500-$$4000. Enough to run fancy equipment, and constantly upgrade. Drivers stayed for the money, and because of the fancy Peterbilt/Spread axle Reefers. Running 5 units for over 20 years. Trucks ran hard and steady WI.-FL. Owner ran 1 himself. Wife ran home office. I think he’s still running just 1 unit himself. One of the few people I’ve seen succeed. Takes a lot of effort and dedication.
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I run every aspect of my operation it can be done but it's work. Money management skills, discipline and a hard core work ethic are needed but the main thing is the Good Lord watching out over you.

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