Working for a mega carrier then quitting after training.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trucker.1986, Nov 1, 2024.

  1. Trucker.1986

    Trucker.1986 Bobtail Member

    44
    29
    May 22, 2024
    0
    So my cdl school is paid out of pocket. I want to work for a mega just to go out with a trainer for a few weeks to a month. Then after before going solo I plan to quit then buy my own tractor. Then leased to a company my parents own. They have thier own authority for a year now. That's my Game plan I want to hit the ground earning good money. Alot of my class mate are working for Megas pulling 700 a week net. I have 30k savings to bank roll my ventures. Do this sound plausible? My parents will charge me 10 percent of the load and it will be mostly spot market loads.
     
    Chinatown, tscottme and 77fib77 Thank this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

    18,160
    126,991
    Apr 10, 2009
    Copied in Hell
    0
    Do your parents drive? If so, after getting your CDL, why not ride along with them for a few weeks or a month. That would allow you to learn their system BEFORE buying a truck.
     
    nikmirbre, AModelCat, tscottme and 3 others Thank this.
  4. Trucker.1986

    Trucker.1986 Bobtail Member

    44
    29
    May 22, 2024
    0
    They drive a box truck
     
  5. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

    18,160
    126,991
    Apr 10, 2009
    Copied in Hell
    0
    So they don’t have a tractor trailer in their operation?
     
  6. Trucker.1986

    Trucker.1986 Bobtail Member

    44
    29
    May 22, 2024
    0
    Yea ill be the first. But say I can swing it, and everything goes well. Could I earn what regular drivers earn mile per mile leasing?
     
    77fib77 Thanks this.
  7. FearTheCorn

    FearTheCorn Medium Load Member

    551
    2,018
    Jan 6, 2019
    Omaha
    0
  8. Trucker.1986

    Trucker.1986 Bobtail Member

    44
    29
    May 22, 2024
    0
    How so?
     
  9. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

    12,979
    59,186
    Feb 15, 2014
    California.
    0
    No, but don't let that stop you. Be sure to let us know how all this works out for you.
     
  10. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

    18,160
    126,991
    Apr 10, 2009
    Copied in Hell
    0
    If you’re going to be an owner operator, you want a day rate. You want the loads to pay for the time it has your truck tied up. How much money does your truck have to make for the business, not you…there is a difference, to be profitable?
     
  11. FearTheCorn

    FearTheCorn Medium Load Member

    551
    2,018
    Jan 6, 2019
    Omaha
    0
    I don't understand how a company who runs box trucks would want to run a full sized rig for spot deliveries. Lots of business I guess. Don't mind me.
     
    gentleroger and Trucker.1986 Thank this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.