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Starting new as O/O

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Learning the game, Jun 1, 2019.

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  1. Jun 1, 2019 #11
    Learning the game

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    I have my own no capital to finance my own business, 1 thing he did say is he would cash the truck vs financing so my overhead will be less.
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2019 #12
    Learning the game

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    Thanks
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2019 #13
    lovesthedrive

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    The point is there is more to trucking than owning and turning the key.
     
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  5. Jun 1, 2019 #14
    Learning the game

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    I know that, who said it wasnt?? I told you I have lots of knowledge about the business side, not saying that I know it all, but I understand how to run it from the business point, .
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2019 #15
    Bakerman

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    It is easy, that’s why you see DOT numbers up over 3.5 million
     
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  8. Jun 1, 2019 #16
    bryan21384

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    Here we go!!!! I am about to sit back and watch....none of the other drivers have told you want you want to hear. I think your mind is made up as to what you want to do....I sense a need for validation here......by the way, business in trucking is different from business in other industries
     
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  9. Jun 1, 2019 #17
    lovesthedrive

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    Doesnt mean you know how easy it is to cut a sidewall. Or how to deal with traffic that parks in your blind spot.
    Starting out I would go with schneider for 6 months as company. Then if you still feel the need to be O/O get a truck and get some of their miles. Insurance will be cheaper for you after a year driven.
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2019 #18
    Learning the game

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    He's been in it for 13 years, and yes he has relationships with brokers, no direct customers, he only runs 2 trucks, he was telling me if I wanted to start off, he'll give me the connections with some of his brokers, etc. And $75000 is nothing in So Cal, maybe in other states, but not here, and there's a ton do O/os make much more than $75000
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2019 #19
    bryan21384

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    Actually I would recommend 5 years as company driver. OP's feet will be all the way wet then
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2019 #20
    bryan21384

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    You really think there are tons who make much more than 75k? I would say there are tons that starve.
     
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