I use to drive my own cargo van mainly locally for a 3PL. I enjoyed it but did it as second income with an old van that is now gone. I have been thinking of upgrading to a new van and being an O/O for expediting. I am confused as to how the industry works. As an O/O, would I upgrade insurance and than team with a company?, or do you just call any 3PL in the area which you find yourself and see if there is a load? I have a very flexible lifestyle including no problem sleeping in the van for a few days if need be. My cost of living is next to nothing and the main concern I have about this choice of work is burning out. I have a history of going hard and then burning out. Is this an industry where you can turn work down or is that frowned upon? I am not necessarily looking to become a big company, just a one man op that enjoys the freedom from bosses, hours, etc etc.