Owner Operators, who’s in and who’s out? (poll)

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Jul 21, 2025.

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What’s your status?

  1. Had my authority and I still do.

    38 vote(s)
    34.9%
  2. Had my authority and no longer do.

    4 vote(s)
    3.7%
  3. Leased on and still do.

    21 vote(s)
    19.3%
  4. Leased on and no longer do.

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%
  5. Had my authority and now lease on.

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%
  6. Was leased on but now have my own authority.

    3 vote(s)
    2.8%
  7. Had authority or leased on but now company drive.

    6 vote(s)
    5.5%
  8. I’m a company driver and wish to remain so.

    26 vote(s)
    23.9%
  9. I’m a company driver but hope to own my own truck.

    3 vote(s)
    2.8%
  10. None of the above but I’ll explain.

    6 vote(s)
    5.5%
  1. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    Not talking with you either.
     
  2. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    That's not the point. I'm doing pretty well.
     
  3. ElmerFudpucker

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    That’s ok, I was talking to you.
     
  4. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    It's about good guys like this one. I feel so sorry for him.

     
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    Just go away.
     
  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Looks like that guy is pickin some **itty spot market freight, drivin it like he's a company man, and expecting it to work as an OO.

    Not a recipe for success. Sometimes you gotta work like you want it.
     
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  7. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    If you service a customer the way that they deserve to be serviced then I don’t see it ending. One of our now 10 yr customers recommend us to one of their import partners who was struggling. We’re now doing 20 loads per week with them after starting out as a 1 load per week test 18 months ago. Thats over 2m worth of business solely based off a recommendation due to track record and trust. Find freight that can’t be F’d up and focus in on service and perfection.

    Exactly, one person I highly respect always says you can’t be half steppin and that you create your own luck. I took that to heart..

    Ain’t that the truth! Look if you’re walking down a side walk and a brick falls 2 feet behind you that’s luck. Being successful is creating your own luck and therefore destiny. It’s all in your hands and is how I prefer it.
     
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    What is the average per mile your owner operators do?
     
  9. Constant Learner

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    99% do like him right now, it's their fault I guess.
     
  10. Big Road Skateboard

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    Now you're making sense.