Pipe Hauling as an Owner/Operator in the Permian Basin

well hopefully i don't have to relocate, but of it comes to that, so be it. there's so much pipe flying around here i'd be shocked if i don't find something decent

 

true i wasn't thinking. but at the very least i assume i'd have to talk to them in person and let them inspect my truck before getting leased on and it would sure be an expensive shame to drive all the way to houston only to be turned down. but i suppose i can't expect someone to just hand me a job without jumping through a few hoops

 

i did get some potentially good news today though. i showed up with my truck today at the company i originally planned to work for and the foreman told me my truck and trailer were good enough and to call him early next week and he'd see if he could make room for me. i'm just happy he didn't say "No your truck is junk, kick rocks kid"

 

well it looks like i'm going to haul pipe as a company driver for now. i decided i'm not comfortable with the amount of cash i have to run my own truck, so i'm going to get my foot in the door and get some pipe hauling experience and then give it a shot once i've built some capital. i didn't get a definite Yes, you're hired.. which is frustrating, but he did sound promising. guess my truck will just have to sit for a while. oh well