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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Beaver9, Feb 3, 2022.

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  1. Feb 3, 2022 #1
    Beaver9

    Beaver9 Heavy Load Member

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    I have seen so many here now trying to get their authority thinking it's all roses.
    Rates are up but as well as everything else is.
    It worries me people have no idea about the capital needed. Before it was HARD. Costs are so high now I don't know. With equipment/part shortage why even to be encouraged to do it for prices we have never seen before?

    You need to be sure of yourself and finances before you make that jump. Yes, it can work. Or it can break you pretty fast.

    Just musing here...
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2022 #2
    blairandgretchen

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    I hear ya.

    I thought 2015 was a tough time to take the plunge leased to a carrier.

    With what I've seen now - rates are not commensurate with the risks involved.
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2022 #3
    Mcast3092

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    To new O/O just know there will be failures. There will be hard times. You’ll only make it if the will to continue no matter what is there.
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2022 #4
    Big Road Skateboard

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    No business venture is easy. I'm a new O/O with no previous driving or truck owning experience. If I'm doomed to fail let me know, I'd love a long weekend.
     
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  7. Feb 3, 2022 #5
    Mcast3092

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    You’re not doomed, the road can just get very bumpy. Just hope that your equipment gives you a good six months with no problems. In that time save as much as you possibly can. I would highly recommend getting yourself an account
     
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  8. Feb 3, 2022 #6
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Alas, I was told I'm no account.
     
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  9. Feb 3, 2022 #7
    Mcast3092

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    Nothing will sink you faster and harder than getting behind on your taxes
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2022 #8
    Beaver9

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    I have seen many O/Os who already established themselves who are happy now. They owned equipment before rates went up. They could sell their old equipment to buy new. Yes, it works for them since they already have the downpayment or even the full amount.
    If I would sell my equipment it would pay off my mortgage. I'm almost done paying off the truck. But I bought mine at old market prices.

    I didn't say everyone is doomed. I said you need to be sure of yourself and finances.
    And yes, there will be some who will succeed. But there will be also ones who drown.
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2022 #9
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Seriously though, folks with the right knowledge will do well with rates half what they are. Those that think that getting into a truck will solve all their financial woes, would still fail if rates doubled.
     
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  12. Feb 3, 2022 #10
    Last Call

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    You'll be fine .. Even though your boss is a Ahole he knows what he is doing ..just listen to him and you will be ok
     
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