Becoming an owner operator

1015506

{"text":"Looking for some starter tips on becoming and owner operator, I don’t have many bills and I’m 23 and single so I feel as though I’m in the best position I could be, just looking for some tips, how much to have to start before buying a truck and if it’s good to sign on with a company or to get my own trailer and do my own thing, thanks in advance! ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true,"externalShare":false}

130172

{"replyTo":"","text":"Keep asking good questions “ never stop learning and having goals for life’s journey!\nIf You live by a metro area “ interview truckers at shippers or truck stops .\nDon’t worry about elections “ we’re going to get scumbag A or scumbag B for president of this USA corporation.\nKeep trucking and never stop learning.","replyToPid":0}

173189

{"replyTo":"","text":"Take Pete’s advice, make sure you got plenty of sand in your belly. Understand the difference between price per loaded mile and price per running mile. At the end of the week, don’t move the truck for a penny less than $2:00 a running mile. ","replyToPid":0}

945974

{"replyTo":"","text":"You best look into insurance first.. at 23 it’s probably pretty steep.. I owned my first truck at 21 but that was 19 years ago. Times have changed. Money is killer right now but that’s all subject to change. Good luck 👌🏻 ","replyToPid":0}

450683

{"replyTo":"","text":"Find what you like rather its Flat, Tank, Car Hauling, Reefer or Dry Van. Wait till after the election  once you find what works for you go for it. If you listen to these people that say don't buy one you will never buy a truck just cause they had bad luck doesn't mean you will.","replyToPid":0}

460948

{"replyTo":"","text":"I would suggest to have 10000 at the least and 20000 would be better to start, and that is after the equipment purchase...first months fuel....tires.....repairs etc...insurance for one year for me is 15250. Tires should go between 175000and 200000 if properly taken care of. Fuel card is great, look into different options. Maybe look at Landstar or Mercer to be a lease owner operator....at first it is a lot of sleepless nights worrying. \nJust be sure to do your due diligence and research, you can do it but it does require a lot of head scratching. Colorado is expensive to get title and tags...mine on a 2016 Peterbilt 389 was 7250.","replyToPid":0}

723808

{"replyTo":"","text":"If, you ask me its about the condition and motor of your use truck as to whether you will be successful. After 3 yrs of saving, I bought my first truck for cash from a guy retiring.. a rebuilt series 60 engine, 13 sp n I haven't looked back.  My intial investment was 30,000.  Good luck.","replyToPid":0}

612134

{"replyTo":"","text":"Best advice? Don't!","replyToPid":0}

940967

{"replyTo":"","text":"Seriously, you need to wait . If you have the cash to go into business today, you should still have it after the election . \n\nBTW , at your age & even with a perfect MVR , your insurance will be over 20k. \n   I also own an Insurance agency. \n","replyToPid":0}

936953

{"replyTo":"","text":"Don’t do it. At the end of it all it’s not worth it. ","replyToPid":0}

703433

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1015506 发表于 2020-10-27 22:58:30 I really appreciate the advice, think I’m gonna keep saving up and try a couple different types of hauling before I do anything

","text":"Buy the truck in your personal name fill out exemption form which you can get online & lease to a company. I live in Wyoming this saved me from having to pay sales tax on truck purchase which would have been several thousand $$. Good luck","replyToPid":404805}

391213

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766797 发表于 2020-10-21 00:43:33 wait after election to see witch way the economy go...\nafter you are sure buy truck not lease ( i preferred 🦕)\nlease to good company to learn what\n are the lanes and areas with good work and money flow.And learn what is the true cost of running the truck .\nHave cas in the bank if you got sick, or truck problems no one will give you nothin... remember no sick days,no personal days if you quit no unemployment....  all you do is on you mentally and financially....GOOD LUCK 👍👍👍🇺🇸

","text":"amen","replyToPid":403904}

658184

{"replyTo":"","text":"Stay positive and do it. Have money saved up. Buy the most decent truck you can afford. Don’t worry about chrome this or that. Talk to drivers about who to run for. Stay away from big companies. Save your money in every way you can. Get your own fuel card. Hope this helped. ","replyToPid":0}