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Owner operators have no guarantee of work. Hired drivers have no guarantee of work. Whether you are a driver looking to drive a company truck for a carrier, or a truck owner operator looking to lease to a carrier, both are subject to market conditions and a customer base for consistent loads...

Leased to and Contracted with a carrier are essentially the same for owner operators. Owner operators are not employees, so they sign a lease agreement, or contract, with a carrier. Drivers can be hired, owner operators are contractually leased to a carrier. Owner operators who are looking...

It is. Thank you

I found it again in the Play store. Downloaded it again Opened the app and got this again 1st pic is opening the app, 2nd pic is when I hit OK in the 1st pic

Lawrence & JoshM What about the Android app? It is gone from the Play Store.

40 ft from bumper to bumper. Larger cab and sleeper will reduce box size, thus reducing capacity.

Haha. Thanks RoadTime.

They are in business to make a profit, just like the small business truck owner operators

Have a seat at the wrong truck stop lunch counter and it will all make sense. [emoji3]

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you are not new to bookkeeping, why are you not able to create your own spreadsheet?

All depends on what works for you and which one you fit with the best. BTW, there are other options that may be a better choice

1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Don't understand the question 4. Too many things to list in one post Number 4 is a very broad question, as is #3 . You will need to be more specific to get the advice you are seeking.

I will agree on the saturation of the van market. I would also agree that if you are new to the trucking industry, that you try driving for an owner first to see if you like/enjoy the lifestyle. However, you do not have to spend upwards of $250K to get a truck, you do not have to stay out 30...

Yes. LED headlights are legal. Many new vehicles come with them from the factory. If you are looking to replace ye olde sealed beams with LED, just make sure they are not the "off-road use only" ones that so many blind others with please. And aim them properly too please.

Number of miles vary Rate per mile varies I know that doesn't help answer your questions, but there are many more factors than just miles and RPM

Continue your research Straight trucks are expedite vehicles and if you buy one it can cost much more than a tractor Many expediters run, run, run. It can be the nature of this industry. Check definition of expedite. White glove can mean several things= driver load and unload, inside delivery...

That is actually a great suggestion. And you found it here, so it is not a waste of time. The Expo will allow you to speak with current drivers as well as different carriers to what suits you best. There is no one simple answer, but here is a suggestion, if you are looking for lease purchase...

If you call the expedite carriers that are of interest to you, the recruiters will know if they have fleet owners looking for a solo driver.

There are fleet owners out there willing to put a solo driver in a straight truck. Generally, it will be an older truck, the new/newer trucks go to the teams to recoup the costs. It will take some legwork on your part to find them, but they are out there. Have you checked the classified on this...

No, you cannot get a 20K front axle that I am aware of.