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Lost my CDL need some advice from a owner operator

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by CrissCross, Apr 11, 2015.

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  1. Apr 11, 2015 #11
    okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Your young. Take the 40k and start an education in school. You'll be way ahead in the long haul.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2015 #12
    CrissCross

    CrissCross Bobtail Member

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    yes that is why I'm waiting for the 3 years.. a good B+ will cost me more then the average person,not much around 75$.keep in mind i have no car payments ,no house payment,no wife and no kids.I know it sounds to good to be true but i am out here..1 divorce and a dui is all i need to get motivated is what I'm saying.I just really need some direction on becoming my own boss without fear of being like a grad wanting a truck and facing total disaster.And Thanx Tripple Six for keeping me straight.
     
    CrissCross, Apr 11, 2015
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  4. Apr 11, 2015 #13
    CrissCross

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    well okieedokiee 13 yrs in, its in my blood..If i wanted to go to school I would've done that years ago..
     
    CrissCross, Apr 11, 2015
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  5. Apr 11, 2015 #14
    CrissCross

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    I just don't understand why everyone is down on trucking and say hell no don't do it...IDK i have never done anything in life i didn't like and if i did do it and felt that way i left..so there has to be something about it that keeps us around..
     
    CrissCross, Apr 11, 2015
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  7. Apr 11, 2015 #15
    Derailed

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    Don't think anyone is down on it. Just pointing out the insurance hurdle. If you can get by that than I would say go for it.
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2015 #16
    CrissCross

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    yeah trust me that was my biggest concern also,Once I got talking to companies looking for a clean 3yr MVR I started looking around.In the state of NC 3 yrs I'll be clean,and with a 13 yr clean MVR before that I'm not a risk but I still fall into some mumbo jumbo category where it's going to cost me a little more which i understand I guess.Anyone know of any carriers in Wilmington N.C that have good miles and a pretty good package?
     
    CrissCross, Apr 11, 2015
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  9. Apr 11, 2015 #17
    Chinatown

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    Be a company driver for a 2 or 3 years so the DUI and wreck is further behind you.
    Probably have to go with a company that gives drivers a second chance such as Paschall Truck Lines. This is a decent dry van company.
    There's others to choose from, but Paschall is the best of them.
     
    Chinatown, Apr 11, 2015
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  10. Apr 11, 2015 #18
    CrissCross

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    I also forgot to mention that it has been 2 yrs(postponed court date..4/6/13..conviction 10/20/13, 1 yr with a blow and go in pov, I get my cdl reinstated in November but I know realistically I can't drive for another year.And all due respect china that is what I'm trying to stay away from,I've done the company thing and made great money at it.I'm just in a place now where I want to do my own thing but I have certain restrictions at the moment :) It gives me another year and a half or so to get my ducks in a row that's why I figured on trying to reach out I know I can get some good advice between the lines out here.
     
    CrissCross, Apr 11, 2015
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  11. Apr 12, 2015 #19
    G.Anthony

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    Unless $40K is required as a down payment, I'd only offer the usual amount, of (say) 20 % of the cost for the truck. The rest you might want to keep in the bank for money you will need to keep you going during a slow time. But that is just me.

    As stated, you may have already shopped insurance, maybe not. I think too that what ever normal industry standard for waiting till this clears your record is best. Go back to being a company driver for about another 1 to 2 years.

    Yeah, believe me, I know that sucks, but another way to look at it, is when this current charge of DUI falls off the short term DMV report, you may very well be in a much better position to get insurance cheaper, also, you will now have some time to add to your savings of the $40K.

    Just what I might do, I wish you luck, no matter your decision.
     
    G.Anthony, Apr 12, 2015
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  12. Apr 12, 2015 #20
    RetiredUSN

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    Insurance issues will be a serious drag. You can do it, but I would hate to see what the monthly premiums are going to be.
     
    RetiredUSN, Apr 12, 2015
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