So i have been talking with one of the big cat companies about being middle mgt kind company with them, I would bring on owner operator team or two in their own truck running for that company and i would manage them with the big companies tools. Does anyone on here do that now, has it been a...
I always find it funny that when someone new ask for advice on getting into the business no one ever says yup this is great read the forums and join us on the road. What i do see a lot of is read the forums and keep your desk job type of comments even from people that have been doing this for a...
who plans to go to the expo this year? I am currently not driving but want to get back into driving and was thinking about visiting and was wondering your opinions on it? Worth the trip to get info? Are there alot of expediters there that might be willing to get a coffee and chat about the...
WOW so after reading these posts why would anyone want to expedite? If i was thinking of getting into this anytime soon after reading this I definitely would be looking at being a walmart greater or something else as a career. Just saying not a very positive outlook as far as i can tell...
Well I thought i did do my research and ask a legit question and even had it in a format with $ and ? listed. Well if nothing else i guess i got your feathers ruffled and while i find your last reply humorous I still believe your a crabby and somewhat negitive old guy but thanks for your...
1st of all sorry your not feeling well hope you feel better after being so negitive towards me. Yes this may be my 7th post asking questions thought that is what the forum was for guess it is for crabby old guys like yourself to get your aggressions out. I dont feel i am totally clueless maybe...
Thanks and i understand that to answer a question about running a trucking business is not very easy, just trying to get a general idea really. So to answer your questions:
Q:Just the basics would be...Are you the owner AND operator or driving someone elses truck?
A:I am hoping to be the...
is there anyway you can edit the #'s with what you would believe to be closer to todays reality? I guess the bottom line is I'm trying to find how much it will cost to run a truck with all expenses and how much is left over for the owner/driver. Not that easy to find this info in this kind of...
TYPICAL COSTS FOR “NEW” OPERATION WITH OWN AUTHORITY
To look at profitability of different size equipment operations, one must take into account the different key variables that affect each number. A typical operation includes the Class 6-8 expedited straight truck market and similar-sized...
hope you dont mind a cpl of questions, what do you drive for bolt? Can you make $ getting home every week in a straight truck driving solo? Every post i see most people seem to stay out 3-6 weeks, i have a high school kid and that would be too much time away from home.
thanks for the info...