Starting new as O/O

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

  1. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Cool go hammer down. Sounds like you got it figured out.
     
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  3. Learning the game

    Learning the game Light Load Member

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    Thanks, but for 1 I do t want give Scheinder my money, I heard they charge a arm and 2 legs for school, no disrespect, but wouldn't it be less expensive to go to a private school and pay lime $4000? And yes I k ow what it's like to not be a me to see in your blind spots, like I mention in the beginning of this conversation I've been driving for over 20 years at my current job now, and no it's a 53ft trailer, but Its still a commercial vehicle and a lot of he driving principals are the same, (safety#1, dot regulations, medical card, etc)
     
  4. Learning the game

    Learning the game Light Load Member

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    I'm in So Cal, but 2 to 3 years is too long for me, I catch on fast, and Im not walking into this completely blind, .
     
  5. Learning the game

    Learning the game Light Load Member

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    Every business is different, but the principals of business is quite similar, this I quite understand.
     
  6. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Yup your mind is made up. Go blow the money on a truck and dont bother to take our advice. Enjoy it while you can. We wont mind reading about you in the accident pages.
     
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  7. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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  8. Learning the game

    Learning the game Light Load Member

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    lol nah, I'm listening, but taking a pay cut to be a company driver for 3 years for 60k living in So Cal, are you serious?
     
  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Not doubting you can catch on fast, but companies won't hire a new 0/0 with no experience and insurance is extremely high.
    Study OOIDA website and also get insurance quotes on the website : www.OOIDA.com is a business website for the owner-operator.
     
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  10. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    Here's what you do then, ask your friend to show you his 2018 Schedule C line 31 or 1040 line 1.
     
  11. Learning the game

    Learning the game Light Load Member

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    Yeah unless I have my own Authority, true insurance for a new Authority will be high in the first year, but Its the cost of doing business, and of course there are some brokers that won't touch a new Authority, but some will, it all depends .
     
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