Thinking about becoming an owner operator

Im considering getting a Dump Truck or a straight struck .Im particularly interested in the Dump Truck. I wanna know how get started hauling dirt\rocks etc and what are the pros and cons on that industry . Any advice will be helpful .Thanks

 

Haul hay. Cannot imagine the pain in the ### getting contracted jobs with a dump truck could potentially cause.

Flatbed an old cab over and get two 28' pups and watch the loads of money roll in.

But if you're dead set on a dump truck, are you fluent in hydraulics? Trouble shooting, the mess and the cost of bulk oil?

 

I have limited knowledge on hydraulic systems. I operated a end dump and a side loading trash truck that uses hydraulic fliuid. Do know much about the cost of maintenance .

 

Well presumably you are in fact a driver. Glad we've got that squared and stowed. I'm asking if you're competent enough to MAINTAIN your own rig.

I'm only saying this because... I am so tired of guys saying " I'm gonna be an o/o!! And I'll make billions! Just you guys watch"

Five months later " you guys are ####ing dicks! Why'd you let me do this! #### all of you in the ###"


See what I'm trying to say?

 

I'm thinking about smoking a joint.

 

Im not dead set on a dump truck . Its just an idea im considering. Im here in southern California and i se dump truck owner operators constantly . A straight truck would be nice because the trailer is on the chasis already and its ready to go.

 

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I'm bowing out.

 

I see lots of straight trucks driving around LA when I'm there every week, maybe see if you can talk to one of those guys
habla espanol

 

So Cal gonna need smog truck and then compete with the invaders. Jesus y Maria!