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

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

What’s your status?

  1. Had my authority and I still do.

    42 vote(s)
    36.5%

  2. Had my authority and no longer do.

    4 vote(s)
    3.5%

  3. Leased on and still do.

    21 vote(s)
    18.3%

  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)
    2.6%

  7. Had authority or leased on but now company drive.

    6 vote(s)
    5.2%

  8. I’m a company driver and wish to remain so.

    26 vote(s)
    22.6%

  9. I’m a company driver but hope to own my own truck.

    5 vote(s)
    4.3%

  10. None of the above but I’ll explain.

    6 vote(s)
    5.2%
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  1. Aug 9, 2025 #281
    Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    Just turned 62 this year, 5 more to go, remember when fuel was 80 cents a gallon? Guys were going broke even back then, always blaming someone else. Watched many OO's go out of business. How many big players have gone out of business in the last 30 years?
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2025 #282
    Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    No offence but I would rather drink warm Rolling rock beer than any of that.
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2025 #283
    ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    Told y’all he was an IPA drinker. They are as annoying as vegans.
     
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  5. Aug 9, 2025 #284
    Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    Sorry, I'm drinking real beers right now. That was the phone's fault.
     
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  7. Aug 9, 2025 #285
    cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    IMG_1569.jpeg
    Pickles you say?? Don’t mind if I do.
     
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    cke, Aug 9, 2025
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  8. Aug 9, 2025 #286
    Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    We planted 2 or 3 plants and we have a bunch of cukes, Don't see any cold ones in that picture. :eek:
     
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    Old_n_gray, Aug 9, 2025
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  9. Aug 9, 2025 #287
    Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    What kind of pickles...I mean what recipe?
     
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  10. Aug 9, 2025 #288
    cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    Vinegar, water, salt and garlic
     
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    cke, Aug 9, 2025
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  11. Aug 9, 2025 #289
    Old_n_gray

    Old_n_gray Road Train Member

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    Thats what I did too but I put dill seed pickling spice and crushed red pepper
     
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  12. Aug 9, 2025 #290
    IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    Don't be a hater. Lol
    https://youtube.com/shorts/ioqUkPCBnGU?si=rMY4llh-uA5CIkOt
     
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    IH Truck Guy, Aug 9, 2025
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