should I or shouldn't I?

[carl789]

After reading some of the Q/A on this forum I'm wondering if a guy can make a living after he invests in a brand new truck and drives solo??? Is there any company better than another for getting loads for solos or are they all about the same? I'd hate to spend all that cash if I can't get it back in about 3 years plus make more to actually live on too. Any input would be helpful.
Thanks

 

[rfrogger120]

I'm probably not going to be the only one to tell you this, you will probably be better off working for, or with a fleet owner to see if you can make a living at this. Working for a fleet owner will give you an idea of revenue and expense for this business. However there is an EO member here that started cold turkey, like you want to do. good luck hope that helps

 

[cdiers]

I am in the same boat as you. I have been told Expediting is really geared for teams, but, a solo driver can make a living. The problem is that you need to get a smaller truck OR at least an inexpensive truck to start out with. If you go out and buy a truck for a 100 grand, give or take, you will not always be able to make enough in a month to even cover your expenses. I am ready to go, I just need to find the right truck!

Chet

 

[nightcreacher]

Expedite is geared for husband and wife teams.Even though the average load is between 300 and 400 miles,the hours of service dictate your ability to move freight.Because of the short mileage loads,2 family teams dont like to do these,and do to hours of service,a solo might be out of his or her 14 hours before they get their loasd delivered,so usually teams are loaded with the loads a solo can do.
As a solo,you will have your good weeks,if you can afford to sit,or if your in the right area,as some areas do more short freight than others.
If your going to run solo,you need to find a company that has a progreeive pay scale,so the short mileage pay per mile is better than running the long loads,that you wont be getting.

 

[Broompilot]

The answer is YES, and YES you can buy that 100K truck if your gona put down 20% to lower that payment. You can either private E mail myself, Highway Star, or T-Hawk for further details.

Get rich no, a reserve for payoffs and repairs is required, a committment to stay out three weeks or longer if the freight is moving (make hay while the sun is shinning?) Manage $ correctly, and most important start off after the purchase of the truck with a min of 10K for running expenses and start up I say a MIN it should be closer to 20K.

Rewards unmeasurable if you judge yourself and success by doing it yourself, making your own decisions right/wrong, not having ANYONE dictate how you should run THEIR Truck, when you will get paid (sorry Mike wife bought a new car last week should be able to pay you in two weeks) Those kinda stories/excuses read it all here.

Easy no its not, but everyone would be successfull if success were easy. Others have different opinions. I have learned one shoe is not for everyone, but those that have DRIVE for Success are not gona be happy not calling there own SHOTS.

 

[mrgoodtude]

I'd hate to spend all that cash if I can't get it
>back in about 3 years plus make more to actually live on
>too. Any input would be helpful.
>Thanks

Carl as stated "you can" but it is a big gamble..
Better to run for someone else and then decide.
I can't imagine the pressure of waking up every day with a 2k+ payment hanging over my head, the frustration would be intensified to the point of depression especially when you have 3 years of it to look forward to.
On the flip side of the coin if you have major bank and buy into a truck at a bargain yes you can run solo and enjoy it although the joy may be in the travel itself and not necessarily the bottom line.
Short answer it can be done but worth it?
The jury is with you.
Mike