I'm a new o/o. I just paid my truck off and now I'm trying to find out what more I may need. Any suggestions?

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634166

{"replyToPid":0,"replyTo":"","text":"So, I am pretty well equipped to tell you all you need since after running under someone else’s authority for 6 yrs, my husband & I got our own, had it for 1.5 years now. Problem is the real list is really long. You can google what you need to do, but that will be just to physically get it, then there is a whole slew of stuff you have to do to be compliant and maintain it. My husband is doing the majority and he could easily make it a full time job. Should get easier with time, the 1st year is pretty stressful though. Don’t listen to anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. We are doing it right and that is what it takes. Otherwise you are at risk of being fined and ultimately shut down. Had a friend who just started his this year, and because he failed to understand the ins and outs of filing his IFTA already had to pay a couple thousand dollar fine. There is a reason why there is an entire side of this industry that does nothing but keep you in compliance, for a fee. Then there is the booking your own loads, and if you’ve never done it? Well there’s another reason why so many new companies fail. So I’m not trying to totally talk you out of it, but just trying to lay out the reality so you don’t get in over your head."}

716592

{"replyTo":"","text":"haul cars I make about 10k a week","replyToPid":0}

716592

{"replyTo":"","text":"Has to be enclosed, dont mess with open car trailers.  I run a 3 car enclosed and get 2 to 3 as much per car as open carriers.  why do you want to pull for other people when you have your own authority?","replyToPid":0}

634166

{"replyTo":"","text":"The freedom is great, but there is a lot of added work too. Do you have anyone to help you, like a spouse?","replyToPid":0}

634166

{"replyTo":"","text":"Ok, well that is probably a better way to start. To lease on with someone you don’t need your own authority, you’ll be under theirs. It will depend on the company wether you need a trailer. Many, especially larger companies have you use theirs. If a particular outfit doesn’t then you’ll have to get one. Either buy or you can rent. If you have the credit to buy then I support it because the rental will cost as much or more than a payment on a new one. Really you just need to get the particulars from each company. What is the pay, percent or per mile, plus any accessorial. What expenses are you responsible for (fuel, trailer insurance, etc) That can make a big difference. ","replyToPid":0}

488510

{"replyTo":"","text":"Think twice about running on your own. The economy is very good right now but it will not stay this way. Don't take all the risk. Lease on to a good carrier and save yourself a future of bs. Remember, misery loves company and nobody on here is going to tell you all about the downsides and negatives","replyToPid":0}

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716592 发表于 2019-06-12 00:54:54 haul cars I make about 10k a week

","text":"I live in Victoria, TX.  Is there somewhere close to me that will give me a shot? I'm hauling a flatbed now but I used to haul cars with a hotshot 3 car teailer.","replyToPid":64337}

652211

{"replyTo":"","text":"I don't have my own authority yet.  I  just paid off my truck and I'm still working for the same guy. I'm looking for something that will get me home more than just on the weekends so that's why I'm asking for information about what else I have to get. I've been driving trucks since I was 16 but this is the first time i've bought my own.","replyToPid":0}

716592

{"replyTo":"","text":"yea my bad.. I suggest you get your own authority so you can decide when you run and dont.  I stay out a week or two then stay home for a week usually or whenever I want.. but if you are looking for that kind of home time not sure o/o is right for you , perhaps sell your rig and go local LTL which does pay well.","replyToPid":0}

652211

{"replyTo":"","text":"That's what I'm trying to find out,  what else do I need to get so I can book my own loads. What besides my authority?","replyToPid":0}

652211

{"replyToPid":0,"replyTo":"","text":"Or would it be better if I leased on to someone?"}

83379

{"replyTo":"","text":"Cars always pay, so due flatbed! More than dry vans, you need insurance own authority a load board and 12 months of cheap freight if you get any, after 1 year you will make some serious $$ , on a dry van i grossed $270k around 1500 miles per week, home every day and weekends off, now I’m trying out a flatbed!","replyToPid":0}