Hello all,
I've been doing my research, and am now at the point to post and introduce myself and ask a few questions. I've scoured the sites and this forum, read a lot of good information, I appreciate everyone's posts and thank you.
I've been unemployed for years now, and a driver turned me on to this industry a few weeks back. My wife has a government job, and makes under 25k a year, but thankfully we're debt free and frugal, I'm pretty savvy financially speaking.
With that in mind, I'm looking to start out as a O/O, looking in the forums, I find what look to be some decent used Sprinters. My main question is what do I look for or out for when buying a used Sprinter? I would really prefer one with a sleeper, being I plan on being on the road almost constantly. (Love my wife, but she's a pain) Where do you get service?
I've looked at (but haven't talked to yet) the carriers advertising here, but I haven't read any posts about (link removed) anybody got experience with them? Wouldn't mind posts with the top 3 carriers to deal with.
I'll call CIS and get a quote for insurance, from what I've read, it's best to carry your own cargo insurance, and ideally 1m liability. Are there any better options or suggestions?
I plan on driving as much as possible, but am trying to budget a minimum. I figure If I can take home $400 a week average (more is better) I'll be fine. That's assuming an average of 1k miles a week and (taking home) .40 cents a mile. Does this sound like a safe minimum? How many miles are you guys averaging a week?
Thank you in advance for reading and your replies. Looking forward to starting the next chapter in my life.
Geoff
I've been doing my research, and am now at the point to post and introduce myself and ask a few questions. I've scoured the sites and this forum, read a lot of good information, I appreciate everyone's posts and thank you.
I've been unemployed for years now, and a driver turned me on to this industry a few weeks back. My wife has a government job, and makes under 25k a year, but thankfully we're debt free and frugal, I'm pretty savvy financially speaking.
With that in mind, I'm looking to start out as a O/O, looking in the forums, I find what look to be some decent used Sprinters. My main question is what do I look for or out for when buying a used Sprinter? I would really prefer one with a sleeper, being I plan on being on the road almost constantly. (Love my wife, but she's a pain) Where do you get service?
I've looked at (but haven't talked to yet) the carriers advertising here, but I haven't read any posts about (link removed) anybody got experience with them? Wouldn't mind posts with the top 3 carriers to deal with.
I'll call CIS and get a quote for insurance, from what I've read, it's best to carry your own cargo insurance, and ideally 1m liability. Are there any better options or suggestions?
I plan on driving as much as possible, but am trying to budget a minimum. I figure If I can take home $400 a week average (more is better) I'll be fine. That's assuming an average of 1k miles a week and (taking home) .40 cents a mile. Does this sound like a safe minimum? How many miles are you guys averaging a week?
Thank you in advance for reading and your replies. Looking forward to starting the next chapter in my life.
Geoff
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