It can be different. There are companies that get a lot of cubes and hire drivers for slaves. There are also owner operator cubes and they make better $ then any van you know.
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Panther 2019
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I guess so. I have a hard time justifying the cost of paying up to twice as much in fuel with the poor MPG of cubes.
But I still like cubes. Lot of nice set up possibilities
I would almost bet they are. Or at least have tried. I mean, can't blame them for trying cut corners and make a buck.
I am a very rare breed. I dont own the truck I drive but operations runs as if I did. Meaning nobody tells me where to go. I bid loads with dispatch and choose prices. The only way it would be better is if I owned a truck, better income. Hopefully some day
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So you are a driver that drives for an owner. Very rare indeed!
Moot it's very different when you operate as an o/o with a smaller pay then actual owner operator than a guy who has no say in when he works or where he drives. I met many guys driving for companies and I heard many horrible stories which lead me to realise that the way I work is a huge blessing. I truly wish more people would drive for themselves, especially in the country we live in it's possible for right about anyone who is willing to move a little out of the comfort zone. That said I want to say that I respect any driver, o/o or not. Job can be hard, dangerous, long hours and a lot of time away from home. So to everyone here I just want to say one thing: RESPECT.
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And not only that, he drives a cube van that thinks it's a straight truck.
With Ramps ... don't forget the Ramps that make you Dock Plate high ..And not only that, he drives a cube van that thinks it's a straight truck.
Oh yeah , i guessing the Cube Van pictured in his signature is the White Cube Van that Sexually Identifies itself as Small Straight Truck ...
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It's absolutely true man. Look around the truck stops and talk to some of them. Those that speak English will tell you how it works.
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But some companies tell you where and when to go while calling you an o/o, not every carrier is "enlightened"
Edit: I know I'm posting here. I have never worked for Panther, or any carrier mentioned in this thread, but had a problem with Canadian carriers treating me like an employee in the past
Edit: I know I'm posting here. I have never worked for Panther, or any carrier mentioned in this thread, but had a problem with Canadian carriers treating me like an employee in the past
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Sure they can tell you where and when to go. As an O/O you can decline their offer. You even have the ability to tell them where to go.
Yes! But some carriers will terminate you for saying no. I put an explanation above, some still run owner-ops like employees
That's what I am trying to tell you. It's not about technicalities and terms you use to identify someone. It's about a day to day work. I get to operate as an o/o which is so much better because there are so many freedoms that come with it! Most "company men" can't take work more or less if they so choose. There is always a "boss".
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