Taking the owner-op leap… yes or no?

Jan 15, 2020 at 09:49 AM CST - 1
Most every company driver at some point wonders about buying a truck and becoming an owner-operator. Being your own boss is the desire for many people, but are the risks worth the rewards in trucking, at this point in time? “I got my CDL a last year and worked as a company driver for a while OTR, then went local hauling milk,” explained Jared B. “And while I love my job now I’ve always dreamed of owning my own truck. Financially I’m to the point where I could purchase one but mentally I don’t know if I’m ready. I’ve heard good and bad and have done research but I’m on the fence. One nice thing about being a company driver is you just drive everything else is the carrier’s responsibility. Should I take the leap?”

Jan 15, 2020 at 09:49 AM CST

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Most every company driver at some point wonders about buying a truck and becoming an owner-operator. Being your own boss is the desire for many people, but are the risks worth the rewards in trucking, at this point in time? “I got my CDL a last year and worked as a company driver for a while OTR, then went local hauling milk,” explained Jared B. “And while I love my job now I’ve always dreamed of owning my own truck. Financially I’m to the point where I could purchase one but mentally I don’t know if I’m ready. I’ve heard good and bad and have done research but I’m on the fence. One nice thing about being a company driver is you just drive everything else is the carrier’s responsibility. Should I take the leap?”