Achieving a Goal Coastie going O/O
#11
01-11-2009, 02:04 PM
I came back out driving with the goal of going O/O. I put in the request to go home today to empty out my Company truck, to come back out as an O/O for the same Company. They are not the best for an O/O but they have been good to me as a Company Driver. And after talking to others O/O with the Company they are doing good also.
Leasing on is only a stepping stone, now working on the second Goal, going fully independent with own authority. But first I willl need to save a few more bucks. 
#12
01-11-2009, 03:08 PM
Thank you Rawlco and devildice.
I met an owner operator with Dart who did one of their lease purchase programs. He is the first guy that I recall having met who actually completed his lease and owns the truck. When I spoke with him he had just leased another truck from them and was planning on staying with Dart. I don't recommend the lease purchase programs with any carrier but I suppose the reason I still remember him is because he told me that he completed his lease and was doing well. That was a number of years ago.
1. Their cost compared to outside source. I'll be saving 200.00+ per month by getting it other than the Company I work for, or any other Company plan. 2. If I choose to switch Companies, I will not loose the truck, it will go with me. If I was doing the Lease Purchase, I loose the truck and everything I paid into it.
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#13
01-11-2009, 06:13 PM
Yes I agree, and I also learn that from these forum, not to lease a truck from who gets your freight. Plus I had 2 other factors I seen why not to.
1. Their cost compared to outside source. I'll be saving 200.00+ per month by getting it other than the Company I work for, or any other Company plan. 2. If I choose to switch Companies, I will not loose the truck, it will go with me. If I was doing the Lease Purchase, I loose the truck and everything I paid into it.
#14
02-08-2009, 03:39 AM
Well I finishing up my first full week running in my own truck. Lot has happen, and many miles has passed.
Since I took the Helm of the Truck, I been DOT, Hit, And given an Over weight ticket, and DOT again. Been to MO, To TX, and out to Calif and now on my way back to Texas.
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#16
02-08-2009, 12:01 PM
Well I finishing up my first full week running in my own truck. Lot has happen, and many miles has passed.
Since I took the Helm of the Truck, I been DOT, Hit, And given an Over weight ticket, and DOT again. Been to MO, To TX, and out to Calif and now on my way back to Texas. I see that you have gotten off to quite a start, coastie.
#17
02-08-2009, 02:17 PM
Well I finishing up my first full week running in my own truck. Lot has happen, and many miles has passed.
Since I took the Helm of the Truck, I been DOT, Hit, And given an Over weight ticket, and DOT again. Been to MO, To TX, and out to Calif and now on my way back to Texas.
#18
02-08-2009, 10:35 PM
Yes but every thing cool. 3700 miles first week.
What do you mean it not a ship? hahahahaha
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#19
02-08-2009, 10:59 PM
With your luck being so good out the gate, maybe you should hand some rubber fenders over the side :rofl:
#20
02-09-2009, 03:42 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHA Well I do not think I'll need to do that. Just a few small problems and nothing I can not handle. It going to be a piece of cake.
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