Werner refuses to put offer in writing

Ok, but I'm cool with the world knowing my business, this way someone else can get the info as well ... but let me have the required experience first XD

 

I hear ya, can't blame ya for that

 

Recruiters are paid to get you to orientation... and they'll promise you the moon and stars to get you there.

Werner's recruiter told me that id have to do OTR for at least 6 months to get on the waiting list for a dedicated route.... good on you for asking for something in writing.

 

Hey Dirtydiesel, are you saving for a 4-wheeler or big truck? You thinking about owner op in the next couple years?

 

Big truck, definitely wanna go o/o in the near future. I'm trying to get rid of my 4-wheeler. It was a eye opening experience from being in my Columbia for almost a month then sittin so low in my Chevy impala. I was gonna have my brother drive me home in my own car lol.

But to answer your question yes, I have my eyes set on a '97 Pete 379exhd with a rebuilt cat 3406 with all paperwork, 13 speed Trans, 70" sleeper with stainless steel wing on top, 270" wheelbase. Guy said he don't know how long it will last but I told him to keep my number, I'll call him in a few years and see what he has then.

I'm also looking at a kw w900L with a 86" sleeper similarly spec'd

 

Oh and the price of the trucks I've been lVe been looking at are going to be $15k-25k. I figure it's a good range to counteract the fuel costs until I get a good base savings account for maintenance and everything else.

 

Run company for at least a year or two and soak up every bit of knowledge you can! While you are out there keep track of everything you do as if you were an O.O. and see how you do.

You definitely want to build up your bank roll. After buying your truck regardless if it is brand new or 30 years old you want to have at least $25,000 in the bank. This will help with fuel, expenses, maintenance and the biggie; breakdowns! They can be quite costly cause not only are you broke down and paying to fix that but you are also not rolling and makin money. Plus you are shelling out for hotels, food etc...

Check out the OOIDA website. There is a wealth of info on there! Maybe even get some books on cd. There's a lot of good programs you can listen to while driving about being an O.O.

Another thing you want to do is learn the broker side of the biz and soak up as much freight knowledge as you can.

A really big thing that is very important in being a successful O.O. is refining your driving. Tires, brakes,FUEL etc... are all things that are very expensive and can be minimized if you refine your driving. You know the ol' full cup of coffee on your dash trick? Give it a shot. Helps to refine your driving!

Good luck man and if you have any questions give us a shout!

Drive safe out there!

 

Thanks Chompi.

I'm definitely waiting until I have a MINIMUM of a year of experience before buying my own truck. If I sell my car that'll put $600/month into savings.

As far as refining my driving I've been lucky so far with using progressive shifting and speed control to keep an average 7.23mpg in my columbia with 35k-40k average behind me.

My mileage is hand calculated, calculated by two deprecate apps on my iPhone, calculated by Roehl and a third app on my phone that's used for supposedly calculating average mpg specifically for tractor trailers.

7.1-7.4 is what the average is for all the above mentioned calculators lol. I mainly go off of what I hand calculate and use the apps on my phone to check my accuracy. I'm usually good for around a .1 mpg

 

I don't plan on making a ton of money as an o/o, but if I make enough to cover my expenses and are able to net 900-1400/week then I'll definitely be happy. I really have a passion for this career/lifestyle. I simply enjoy it, I simply love what I do

 

Those are the best kind of drivers out there!