Time for a change...thinking about flatbed.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mothertrucker004, Oct 17, 2021.

  1. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Why do people think owning your own truck is the best thing to do?

    stick to working for a company, a real employer for a year or two then think about the truck thing.
     
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  3. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Where are you located in Colorado?
     
  4. Badmon

    Badmon Heavy Load Member

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    Cuz our heroes are making it look too easy. You know how it is. It all sounds good until things ain't good
     
  5. SoulScream84

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    Because there's money in the game if you play it right, and even those who do it wrong post false information or make videos claiming what they make. Besides, isn't the American dream to be your own boss and control your own destiny? Or at least wasn't it before the American dream became one thousands in student loans while making less than a blue collar worker?
     
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  6. Ridgeline

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    Yeah … for every person that is successful making some money, there are 10 others who didn’t make it.
     
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  7. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    I agree, but you can't convince somebody that they will not make it. Hell, as I've mentioned before I'm doing well (better than I did as a company driver), but I'm getting out of this once I have something else lined up. I'm actually glad I did what I have, but I know it isn't for me.
     
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  8. Badmon

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    "But this is America, not a miracle. So everything aint as good as it seems"
     
  9. mothertrucker004

    mothertrucker004 Bobtail Member

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    I’ve worked for a company for three years…I’ll probably spend another year learning the freight industry before I pull the trigger…I’m not young and stupid (anymore ) but owning my own truck is definitely a goal of mine
     
  10. mothertrucker004

    mothertrucker004 Bobtail Member

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    Fort Collins
     
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