Owner operators our dangerous part 3 wtheck is up with closing the thread

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by carrkool, May 3, 2013.

  1. Cat sdp

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    Most of the mega fleet drivers fail to understand that you have to give and take. All they care about is getting their 580 miles in 10 hours........

    And I give plenty ......... So flame on.
     
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    EZX1100 Road Train Member

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    which is exactly why company drivers have so many restrictions and controls in place
     
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    rogueunh Road Train Member

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    Don't really agree with that. I know many O/O's that neglect their equipment due to being squeezed financially.
     
  4. Roadmedic

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    You are entitled to your opinion. But, not many owner operators have governors on their truck because their insurance carrier is worried. They do not have automatic shutdowns to keep them from running the truck as well.

    You will find bad ones too, but I did state MOST LIKELY.
     
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    Still common medic. I personally book my loads with time to spare, just so I don't have to rush.
     
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    I am NOT an Owner Op...I resent that wording..

    I am a ''Businessman'' who happens to own trucks in the the trucking industry..Not to mention i am #### good at it and make much PROFIT....:biggrin_25525:
     
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    True, but I have a good tax person to keep me from spreading my wealth.
     
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  8. EZX1100

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    this week, you are a BCO
     
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    And this is why so many ''company'' drivers have there nuts snipped and they become radio controlled NON THINKING Drone Drivers,forever being led around by there EAR.
     
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    :biggrin_2559:
    ...Hmmmm...Actually...This week i am a Rich Man..:biggrin_255:.My 4 day turn was like clock work and went perfect in everyway..Over 3K to the dinner table after deductions..:biggrin_25514: