Thanks EO

[JohnO]

Very grateful I took the advice of folks on this forum, began driving for an O/O before making the plunge as an O/O. I learned quite a bit driving for two other O/O in a year that allowed me to overcome many of the pitfalls a newbie makes.

Reviewing previous posts on this forum has been quite a learning experience and has helped me tremendously. I truly feel sorry for the newbies who come onboard failing to heed the advice that is posted in this forum. Within a few months we hear the horror stories a direct result they failed to learn from others mistakes.

Buying a used truck rather than new that I had checked out reviewing mechanical and maintenance history, dyno, oil analysis and a physical check by a qualified mechanic narrowed field down to the final truck I bought.

Getting a good tax person very familiar with the trucking industry has been quite helpful.

Finding a carrier that best fits my needs took a lot of investigating and time. So far it has paid off in aces.

Being a good listener and taking notes when given information has been a big plus.

A good friend of mine regularly says, “The art of communication is the art of listening†and I couldn’t agree more.

There are several members who I contact regularly using them as a sounding board and once again I wish to thank you for all you time and willingness to help me along.

Suprised some haven't put me on their DO NOT CALL LIST...lol

 

[letzrockexpress]

Knowlwdge speaks but wisdom listens.
Jimi Hendrix

was jimi high when he wrote that?

 

[tom tinker]

John O. very good thinking on listening to experienced talking. You sure did lots of investigating & research. Seen that in how long you have been a member. I hope newbies read your post , and listen.
When I welcome new members I tell them to pay attention to the good advice, and vast wealth of knowledge here. 3 cheers for E.O. Hurrier you go the be hinder you get! Tom Tinker:7 :7 :7

 

[JohnO]

"was jimi high when he wrote that?"

And when was he not?

 

[Broompilot]

John Congrats,

Nice post, are you a Team or Solo?

 

[davekc]

Hey John,
Glad you are doing well.
I second the nice and refreshing post.






Davekc
owner
22 years
PantherII
EO moderator

 

[JohnO]

Tom,
I appreciate the kind words.

 

[JohnO]

Broompilot,
Running SOLO and loving it. Was thinking of getting a female manikin adding a wig and scanty set of clothes and set it up in passenger seat. I’m sure it would get some second looks along the way…lol

You were helpful when I was researching which carrier to lease on to.

Thanks again.

 

[JohnO]

Dave,

When I was researching trucks your input was important in narrowing the field as a solo driver by not purchasing one I could never really utilize.

Thanks