Oilfield work to Owner Operator? Smart move or no? need advice!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Wildflower, Feb 23, 2013.

  1. jdrentzjr

    jdrentzjr Road Train Member

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    I think you have NET vs GROSS INCOME mixed up.
     
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  3. 2saint

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    So your saying no o/o is making that much?
     
  4. 2saint

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    Am asking about NET not GROSS
     
  5. jdrentzjr

    jdrentzjr Road Train Member

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    That would be correct.
     
  6. Oscar the KW

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    I just love all the responses saying you can't net that as an owner operator. Why not?
     
  7. jdrentzjr

    jdrentzjr Road Train Member

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    I'm not saying you can't NET $1800 in a week. I'm saying you can't average that over 52 weeks. However, this is a statement that may not apply to a niche market. If anyone who hauls general freight can prove me wrong I will gladly admit I'm wrong.
     
  8. 2saint

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    So to get the story str8. You are saying a o/o with own authority net is less than $93,600
     
  9. jdrentzjr

    jdrentzjr Road Train Member

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    Can you prove otherwise?
     
  10. 2saint

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    I can't because I have never owned a truck. If you do explain it then.
     
  11. jdrentzjr

    jdrentzjr Road Train Member

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    I have owned, have friends that own, & have read many O/O threads from others who have & do own their own truck. Both leased & independent O/Os & none can say they make that much as a NET income. It is very doable to average $20k - $60k NET. Some in a niche market may do a little better than $70k NET as an average.

    Again, I be more than happy to be proven wrong.
     
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