Starting my own

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  1. Jun 20, 2016 #1
    Sun group

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    I have 7 years exp.I'm planning to rent 3trucks may be 3 yr contract.also planning to lease trailers too.When I'm hiring drivers. I can make profit??
     
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  3. Jun 20, 2016 #2
    gokiddogo

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    Is that the extent of your business plan?
     
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  4. Jun 20, 2016 #3
    Short Fuse EOD

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    Hope we know what we are shipping and what our target freight lane looks like these days!
     
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  5. Jun 20, 2016 #4
    AModelCat

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    300px-Gnomes_plan.png
     
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  7. Jun 20, 2016 #5
    Toothpick1

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    Not likely if that's your business plan.
     
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    tucker

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    You'd make more money if you rent 25 trucks...
     
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  9. Jun 20, 2016 #7
    Sun group

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    I have health issue to drive otherwise I will be one of driver..planning to renting from ideal lease monthly $2000 for sleeper cab include all maintenance plus free parking in their yard. Buying truck or leasing better??? Please advise me ....
     
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  10. Jun 20, 2016 #8
    blairandgretchen

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    I hope one of those issues is not high blood pressure . . . because your 'plan' may not help with that.
     
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    Skate-Board

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    Probably do well to lease onto F2F
     
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  12. Jun 20, 2016 #10
    gokiddogo

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    Find that ch Robinson paper load from Portland to Los Angeles ....
     
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