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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jeck, Feb 22, 2017.

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  1. Feb 22, 2017 #1
    Jeck

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    Have enough to put down on a used one. Old enough to manage money and not be lazy. Live in the Midwest. How hard would it be to make 60-70 the first year being a Owner?
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2017 #2
    cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    How hard do you want to work?
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2017 #3
    Chinatown

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    Which state do you live in; city/state?
    www.OOIDA.com is a business website for the owner-operator; better check it out before making commitments on buying a truck.
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2017 #4
    Jeck

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    I have no issue with putting time in. Physical hard every work day in day out is a issue. I know if I have a good dispatcher it will help. I can work anytime of the day or night. I do have some concerns about the new Elogs coming this year though.
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2017 #5
    cke

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    Why
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2017 #6
    cke

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    Why concerned about Elogs
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2017 #7
    Jeck

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    Sorry why what? Elogs? Maybe because I don't understand them enough.
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2017 #8
    Jeck

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    Elogs... I read a post where a guy got up early and tried to unload his load and was not able to. Since he started early the time showed him starting working at a certain time. I thinking it was about a 14 hour rule or something
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2017 #9
    Chinatown

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    You'll learn Elogs during orientation at your first company.
    I recommend being a company driver for at least a year before buying a truck. It's really cut throat and a new driver with no experience can be ground up and spit out with nothing in a couple of weeks.
     
    Chinatown, Feb 22, 2017
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  12. Feb 23, 2017 #10
    madman76

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    Well for one you have to pay to have elogs as an owner opperater
     
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