what does the future holds

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Blkcowboy, Jul 20, 2018.

  1. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    Purchase tools. Learn how to wrench. Few mechanics out here. And then we have the programing... Rawze.com for that. It is going to continue to get ugly out here if you do not know how to work on your truck, and even uglier when the emissions start acting up. For what it is worth. ;-)
     
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  3. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    You sound nearly as sceptical of autonomous vehicles as me.
     
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  4. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    All trucks will be driverless and flying. We'll all be wearing foil clothing and Amazon will take control of the US government while forcing every US citizen to buy a Prime membership. Europe will be reduced to a pile of radio active ashes, and Elon Musk will build a new house on the moon and live there permanently with his 6 super model wives. Oh and we'll finally figure out that man made global warming was a hoax and enter a new ice age. Snow ski and snow mobile manufacturer stocks will soar as a result.
     
  5. Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    You guys have it all wrong. In late 2019 there will be an emp attack launched against America. My Amish neighbors are going to become the high tech freight haulers. The time to invest in Amish technology is now...avoid the rush!
     
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  6. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    We've been running out of oil since the 70's
     
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  7. Ridgeline

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    Trust me nothing is going to change. If you plan on doing this now, then you have 20 years worth of work ahead of you.

    The only thing that may happen is Skynet comes online and cyborgs start driving trucks.
     
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  8. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Ask zoltar, or the magic 8 ball.
     
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  9. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    In 5 years there will only be 2 English speaking truck drivers in Canada. 3 of us will be retired
     
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  10. serch4tool

    serch4tool Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys I’m a new member here. Lately I started thinking to become owner operator. My body got dodge ram 2500 with rig for 3 cars and he brings $2000 weekly net. No need CDL he manages load under 26 k lb. I wonder how easy the one can start hauling cars? Should I buy used truck and 3 car rig and hit the road?
    PS. I work as a RN in hospital now and bring home average $4500 a month net ( including taxes, health insurance etc, etc). Or should I just stay RN. Thanks for advice
     
  11. StrokerTSi

    StrokerTSi Medium Load Member

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    There's no way way he under 26k lbs, and probably a few other things he's on the illiegal side of. I'd stay the RN if I were you, I have heard they can do quite well financially with some experience.
     
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