Most profitable lanes for Owner Operators??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Passoverlamb47, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. Passoverlamb47

    Passoverlamb47 Bobtail Member

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    New owner op. Obviously not the time to become an owner op but all I wanted to do since I started driving was own my own and here I am, praise the lord. Been a company driver my whole career, which is not long either. What are the most profitable lanes?? Willing to run anywhere, thanks guys.
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    What is your level of CDL experience?
    What endorsements (if any) do you already have?
    What city/state do you live near/in?
    Are you power only? Or do you have a trailer already?
    How much hometime do you want/need? Daily? Weekly? Less? None?

    The more we know about you....the better the suggestions in return....

    -- Lual
     
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  4. TallJoe

    TallJoe Road Train Member

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    Try the lanes from Chicago to Columbus Ohio and then from Columbus Ohio back to Chicago.
     
  5. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Wait. First we need to know if you have at least $50k in the Bank. Another $50k line of credit. A home that’s paid for in full. A brand new Truck and Trailer that’s paid for. Some mechanical knowledge. A good Lawyer. A good Accountant. Willing to eat cold food out of a can. And most importantly, flip flops, driving gloves, at least 3 Trucking gps systems onboard. A good set of spotlights for night driving wouldn’t hurt either. If not you’re doomed to fail. Once we get all that info, everyone can discourage you, and someone may have a helpful bit of encouragement or insight. I highly doubt it though. Excuse my cynicism. I wish you the best of luck sincerely. No such thing as a best lane. Might be some better paying lanes. Mainly due to produce or construction projects. Depending on what type of Trailer you’re pulling. In those cases, the lanes going in are reflected (cheap) in the price going out, (not cheap). Best strategy I’ve found is trying to work a route in at a better than average straight route. Try to sneak in the back door. Once you figure out a good way to accomplish that. Making above average revenue. Don’t tell anyone your strategy. Make sense? You can tell me though, I’ll keep it under my hat.
     
  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Lol!!!!!!!!! You’re killing it!!!!! I can’t stop laughing!!!!
     
  7. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    Anything intrastate FL to FL..
    Even outbound FL is great!
    Can't miss!! :thumbup:
     
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  8. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    Tell you so you can steal my loads?

    Ok trips from Havre, Montana to Miami, FL and back
     
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  9. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    You guys are a HOOT....!!!

    :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559:

    -- Lual
     
  10. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    Here we go..”please tell me your secret fishing spot”

    Sorry, OP
    Not likely anyone of us wants you cutting in on our livelihood. Spend some time in the forum and maybe that’ll change over time when you befriend some of the other users.
     
  11. Passoverlamb47

    Passoverlamb47 Bobtail Member

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    coming up on a year driving. Green, I know. I’m a safe driver though and that counts for something.

    I have all endorsements except hazmat.

    I live in Oklahoma but I’m in Illinois right now.

    I have a dryvan trailer as well.

    I go home for a week about a week every 8 weeks.
     
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