New owner operator

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Apichopat, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. Apichopat

    Apichopat Bobtail Member

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    Am trying to start my own owner operator gig like hauling sand and oilfield job but I don’t really know a lot about licensing to get or best truck make to get and the procedures to start with will really need help from experience thanks
     
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    201 Road Train Member

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    I'm a bit rusty on the O/O part, but if you are doing extreme hauling, some things never change,,get a Mack.:thumbup:
     
  4. Gdog66223

    Gdog66223 Road Train Member

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    Do you live in west texas?
     
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    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    Get a job driving for a company and learn about that particular niche before you start planning and buying. Going into it blind will most certainly not end well. My 2 cents.
     
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    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Specially when you break down and are sitting for 2 months
     
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  7. LDLWells

    LDLWells Heavy Load Member

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    You can haul sand boxes with a normal truck if your trying to go cheap. They stay under the legal weight for the interstate. Upgrade little things at a time when you have some extra. 11R22.5 tires is normally the first upgrade if you didn't want to buy new 24.5 rims. Liberty and Sandbox are the two big ones but you might want to look for a smaller contractor to lease on to if you already have the truck. I know sandbox requires your own authority and insurance to pull for them
     
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