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)
    36.8%
  2. Had my authority and no longer do.

    4 vote(s)
    3.5%
  3. Leased on and still do.

    21 vote(s)
    18.4%
  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)
    5.3%
  8. I’m a company driver and wish to remain so.

    26 vote(s)
    22.8%
  9. I’m a company driver but hope to own my own truck.

    4 vote(s)
    3.5%
  10. None of the above but I’ll explain.

    6 vote(s)
    5.3%
  1. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    IMG_1160.png IMG_1161.png I don’t usually like to brag on the Lords day, but when you make enough in a year to save the down payment to qualify for financing on this jewel you have hit the jackpot. I may flip it to the right buyer, but no low ballers because I know what I got! IMG_1160.png
     
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  3. KDHCryo

    KDHCryo Medium Load Member

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    I've been kinda slow this year also trucking wise, but daytrading TSLA and TSLG has made me about 20K this year in a Roth IRA. Nothing margin, just placing buy and sell orders. Kinda makes you think there's more to life than trucking.
     
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  4. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    I bet you can pull some tail with that
     
  5. Banker

    Banker Road Train Member

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    If I was 30 years younger and single, you bet I could!
     
  6. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Santander bank has been a good easy climb the last few months too, one of my better performers

    I don’t really do much day flipping though, usually buy and holds
     
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  7. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    CHASIN THE DEVIL'S HERD
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  8. gekko1323

    gekko1323 Road Train Member

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    Henderson, NV
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    You need a new right steer tire!
     
  9. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Heavy Load Member

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    The Moon
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    A real piece of junk, no surprises here again. Like the owner.
     
  10. Opendeckin

    Opendeckin Medium Load Member

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    Very nice. I got some cheap TSLA at $234 average this year when everyone was panicking about the Tarriffs that's already up 42%. My Bitcoin has doubled that and my Eth has tripled that though. No day trading for me, just buy and hold. A good chunk of my crypto is in my Roth IRA as well. Can't beat tax free gains. Hopefully I live 26 years to be able to use em lol.
     
  11. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Baltimore, MD
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    Looks like a motorcycle tire. :biggrin_25523:
     
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