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.

    39 vote(s)
    35.5%
  2. Had my authority and no longer do.

    4 vote(s)
    3.6%
  3. Leased on and still do.

    21 vote(s)
    19.1%
  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)
    2.7%
  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)
    23.6%
  9. I’m a company driver but hope to own my own truck.

    3 vote(s)
    2.7%
  10. None of the above but I’ll explain.

    6 vote(s)
    5.5%
  1. Banker

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    Fortunately the local grocery still takes food stamps for ice cream! Lord knows we can’t afford to go to Dairy Queen after a day off work! IMG_5545.jpeg
     
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  4. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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  6. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    You won $2.00 on a scratch off ticket?
     
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  7. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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  8. Banker

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    I just knew I could count on someone on the forum to come up with an awesome solution. I didn’t want to sound greedy but first world problems are harder than they look! Maybe I can take the rest of the week off now. Lol
     
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