more $ in van or straight truck?

[Falligator]

Ok folks. I got a class A. I can't drive a semi for Panther because I have to have 6 months experience. I currently drive a cargo van. Would I be better off driving a straight truck "for" an owner/operator or would I be better off as an o/o in a cargo van? Panther doesn't seem to need experience to drive a straight truck. Owning a straight is out of the question due to personal reasons.

 

[cheri1122]

Totally aside from the financial aspects, which are dependent on so many variables, there's the quality of life to consider. In your shoes, I chose to drive a D unit for an owner, and it's been a good choice for me. If only because, (to borrow a line from Highway Star), it's a nicer place to sit, lol. For me, that's worth the aggravation of HOS, logs, scales, etc. Only you know if it would be worth it to you.