@Dijuan You can still become an owner-op with zero startup costs. There are so many companies right now that are offering people to do lease truck payments through their company with a walk away lease and no balloon payment at the end if you choose that is not a fit for you. Then they also offer Kickbacks as far as fuel, tires, parts and labor, Towing and no forced dispatch. Don't knock the company. You have FedEx Road drivers and UPS Feeder drivers making 140k a year home everyday 5-day work week. But those are the top Lanes too!

@deleted user I prefer working for a company. I make the same amount as owner operators without the stress and expenses. Plus as an employee I get health benefits, safety bonuses, annual bonuses, 401k, vacation pay, holiday pay, and sick pay. As an owner operator you don’t work, you don’t get paid. I also see owner operator’s working with a high level of stress in the ports. Sometimes it can take up to 6 hours for us to get a load and that stresses owner operators out.

We’ll, your decision should be based on your desired income and willingness to do your own homework. Owner/operators make the most money but company drivers earn and don’t have to concern themselves with the overhead and obtaining and being responsible for the loads. I’m a new truck driver. If I had the startup cost, I would purchase/lease a truck and do my own thing. It’s a huge difference between $1,200 a week and $5k - 7k. You may have spent $2,500 on Seidel, pay a helper $750 per week. Even after expenses, it’s easy to clear $3-4k profit a week as an owner/operator and you are your boss.

Well a owner operator earn higher per mile rate the company driver is percent of load rate although you make more income per load they also must pay for all expenses of owning a truck company so you tell me how that ends up going for ya I'm interested in knowing.

Since they own the vehicle they drive, owner operators often earn more money than company drivers. paper minecraft But with that increased money comes a bigger workload. Owner-operators are in charge of all managerial duties, job scheduling, maintenance, and much more.

Anyone who is mechanically inclined, meaning able to make repairs ex; brakes, belts, hoses. should definitely do owner operator. I've worked with several individuals who have lost trucks due to the abundance of repair costs that an owner operator will accrue. But those who can minimize a mechanic's ridiculous inflation will surely reap the benefits of a very lucrative salary

With the way the fuel costs are and freight not really paying right, find a good company to work for and not do o/o

I think it is better to start as a company driver and work ur way up to owner to have and know both ends of the job

My experience is dispatch has a huge influence on loads, pay , and miles. Like all occupations, there is interpersonal skills and knowledge that determines as much as the writing. Know who you are considering to drive with and know your market value. 2 things many do notresearch.