Talk me out of it

Now that's a plan!

 

Sounds like you are heading in the right direction. I would also like to the best of my ability try and clarify to you why you get so many "canned" responses from the posters here on this board. The reason is because they care. That's it, they care. Experience has shown them in the past, that hundreds of would-be drivers asking them this/or a similar question, that their advice is usually ignored and disaster results. So they come out swinging the baseball bat as hard as they can in the hopes that they get your attention fast. You know, in this instance, it may have paid off.
If you are still wondering though, just think about how many other skilled or professional trade students that comes out of school and starts their own business? Just about all (mechanics, plumbers, electricians, doctors, lawyers, etc) apprentice or work with experienced people before they take out on their own. Remember, there are two parts to the O/O formula, the driving part and the business part. Right now, put your emphasis on the driving part.
Best of luck to you.

 

don't quote me but I know he lost his truck, I think he lost his family and I believe he's now living in FL with his parents. He's on my FB friends but I havn't talked to him in a long time

 

OOIDA has a pile of resources for that. Look into taking some business classes online too - there are quite a few colleges that have online offerings. Columbia University comes to mind - they have an online school of business.

http://www.ooida.com/

The "Truckers U" website has quite a bit of educational material on it as well...

http://www.truckersu.com/index.php

Do you have a Sirius or XM radio? Channel 147 has a lot on it. While I don't subscribe to all of his BS, Kevin Rutherford does have useful information. Midnight eastern, and 4 PM Saturday and Sunday.

 

Think of it this way , had you went to a HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL would you want to run right out and buy a BULDOZER , likely not.

The thrill ( temptation ) of the Shiny truck ( REPO lots are full of them ) that you might own someday is very strong , but learn the business first.

A few good links are posted here in regards to being an O/O , take your time learn the ins / outs of trucking .

 

flatbed, words posted so true..

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-operator/13608-so-you-want-own-your-own.html

Read This thread front to back then read it a few more times.

 

Put the crack pipe down and step away from the rose colored glasses.