Is Being an Owner Operator In Trucking Worth It ?!?!?!

We are back to work and ready to roll!! I answer If being an owner operator is worth it or not. and answer viewer questions.
Thank You For Watching.

[@michaellake2359]

I'm a retired trucker. I feel your pain and for everyone else in this tough job as well. The lack of respect for the industry is abominable .Accolades to all of you. I fed your parents and now you are feeding me.

[@sandasturner9529]

Like the perspective

[@alextrucker76]

I'm a owner operator and everything he talked about was right. He is a really honest man big respect 🙌 🙏👍

[@dispatchdone3682]

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[@ericbenjamin6504]

After 15 1/2 years of trucking, I love it more now then when I started. I always tell people, don’t truck for the bucks. Great videos

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank You

[@JamesBrown-ux9ds]

... But society knows as well - and tends to exploit that. So 'I am not working for my truck, but my truck has to work for me' continues to be of an overwhelming importance as my main guiding principle - true or false?

[@J-Strength1]

@@JamesBrown-ux9ds EXACTLY! Any moron can say they do something for the love of anything, whether it's being a lawyer, teacher (another THANKLESS profession), cop, fire fighter, nurse, nurse practitioner, paralegal, pipefitter, welder etc. Yeah you have to someone like what you do but ultimately if we want to be nitty-gritty about it, we're all in it for the money making portion. End of conversation

[@sonnydeol1184]

Honest guy running trucking company over 5 years it’s little stress but worth it much better than working for someone , be your own boss !! Thanks

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yes it is

[@GPTransco]

Great video - our company drivers often ask us whether it's worth switching to being an owner-operator; we always say to make sure to have money set aside for maintenance; we see guys going into being owner-ops with minimal maintenance savings, which is always a dangerous game to play.

[@MAX999MAX]

You know it's Most reasonable video I ever saw about being owner operator. Thanks .God bless

[@22trevorc]

I love how calm and optimistic this guy is

[@GasMonkey101]

I agree 100%. Im on the route to O/O and I always say, if your in it for the money and not because you love it, you’ll have a bad time.

[@rags-fv6ko]

Thank you..exactly how I feel about my truck.i love working on my truck and I love staying in it and traveling.. espically during the cold season’s. One downfall is Finding a company that accepts older equipment.. I have a 359 that I truly love. And I don’t wanna get rid of it.

[@GasMonkey101]

rags 1977 Respects for you for being out on the road for that long. I did it for a year and I just couldn’t keep doing it. Im a father and husband so I came local so Im staying local.

[@jimanderson6108]

Very well put!!

[@dchawk81]

@@youngpatrick29 When people say they're not in it for the money they mean they're more interested in making a reasonable living doing what they love despite being able to earn more doing what they hate. Of course no one (okay very few people) is in it at an intentional loss just because it's fun to them.

[@MikeSmith-jq3fi]

How anybody can possibly like doing something like this???

[@johnkranias3458]

Couldn't agree more with you Kurt. It's all about pride.My 909 is nearly a year old and has 20,000 miles on it, i never drive it if it looks like it's going to rain, purchased new and had it resprayed and PPF wrapped. Truck driving is not my main source of income, farming is but i use my truck to transport from farm to farm. Driving it for me calms me and makes me feel great. Just looking at it parked in the shed is like looking at a great piece of art...that is till the princess shatters my dreams :-)

[@rodneyjefferson5342]

Bro 😎 I love this video you’ve definitely inspired me man I was a company driver and felt the same way getting pushed around and dispatched all crazy routes so I finally pulled the trigger and brought a Kenworth T660 can’t thank you 🙏 enough brother remain blessed and humble my guy

[@johndoran3274]

I’ve only been an Owner Op for 35 years or so, and I don’t know everything, but everything this man says is true. It has very little to do about how much money you can stuff in the mattress,,, it’s about the Chess game you play with brokers, DOT, the IRS, and everyone else every day. I’ve never been good with someone telling me what to do or where to go. It’s not for everyone, but it works for me.

[@davidoverstreet0246]

You’ve got the best sounding truck of all the truckers I watch on KZbin.

[@jeffreywolf8104]

Much appreciated the honesty.

[@The69CHEVELLESS]

I've been watching your videos for awhile now. Man I've been subscribed for awhile watching a much as i can finally getting to back watching videos I've missed. Man i tell you what, I've been wanting my cdl for years since i had my driver's license 2 days after i turned 16. Everyone always talked me out of it. The reasons, the advice you hand out in this video is my exact mind frame since back then. I've always dreamed of my name on the side of my own truck. Thanks man, you just made me go with my instinct, 18 years later lol. Thank you. Safe travels i know this vids older one 😆

[@sjeffreyw]

I love you, as a fellow driver. You tell it the way it is, also truthful about it for yourself. I've told you before, I was O/O struggled a lot but at the end of the day I happy. Keep it rolling that is what we do.

[@dakotafisher4694]

Man thats a beautiful truck love how you keep her so clean. Loads of pride, haha get it. I'm about to purchase a truck myself. Best of luck trucking.

[@stevestar657]

We had a very long talk before I became an O/O and I had the support of my wife and family - I wouldn't be a trucker any other way. You have the freedom that most company drivers will never see - and there are exceptions but you also have the freedom to go broke. More than that I've always had a strong sense of pride that I was part of making the world go round one load at a time. It's not always about the money. I too know who you got your truck from - they specialize in the hoods'

[@batman-mv7cp]

Thanx for ur honesty driver much appreciated it.

[@ozzieulloa6088]

Your the person people should listen to. No hoopla or double talk.. 😊

[@18wheelz4life]

Awesome video and inspiring, I’m going thru the process right now and a wing and a prayer is about par for the course

[@bctw9004]

Great video! Very truthful. As an independent O/O with my own authority since 1994. There’s lots of expenses. My trick to success is being debt free. No truck payment for 20 years. Plus do all my own repairs and maintenance. Mechanical knowledge is a huge advantage in this business. I currently run a 84 Pete 362 Cabover. Very simple to work on. Getting parts are a challenge tho.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Love to hear the truck is still running the roads, 10.4 on the parts, i had that issue with my 86.

[@bctw9004]

Another big issue with older trucks is insurance. Lots of insurance companies want 2010 or newer. I pay more for an older truck. That being said the cool factor and no truck payment is worth it.

[@moparnut91]

That is cool. First truck I ever sat in was a Peterbilt cabover logging truck back in 96. The dream started there when I was 5 and my uncle let me rip that horn and start it up. After years in the oilfield I decided I wanted to go back to that dream and got on with a flatbed company back in western Montana and the plan was to go owner operator after a couple years, but the company treats is well so I'm still a company driver saving up for all the old cabovers I can find in my area. I've collected 2 70s internationals and one freightliner that is definitely 80s, but not sure what year. I always love reading these comments and the older generations years on the road and watching the videos. A tremendous amount of information and just down right cool stories and information that brings back memories. Thank you both!

[@barbpedersen9587]

Being an Owner/Operator is like Farming. You start out on a Wing and Prayer!

[@lindahauseur9924]

I thought i was the only one who talked about a wing and a prayer...lol

[@richdouglas8969]

Just keep the teases coming...... I put my seat belt together sit on the lap part and swing over the shoulder for looks. At night not so much.lol.... For me if I were to go owner-operator it would be so I can control the landing of the airplane in the taking off of the airplane I figured the money might be about the same less at first more later on ??? I am debt-free with about 15,000 in the bank I stay at my girlfriend's house for about 400 a month so I could potentially go get a loan for about an $80,000 tractor in about a $20,000 trailer and start the business but then you're always you know under somebody else's thumb and you're always like you say dodging dodging the law don't want anything to do with them people they are money pits.. great show.. I have a co-worker who has his own KZbin show and he's consistently making about a thousand a month just youtubing so my hat's off to you if you want to do your own podcast knock yourself out right enjoy the money while it's there cool stuff it's like watching TV only with lots of information PS.. I live in Omaha Nebraska so it should be a good fit for Trucking I usually go out as a company driver for about 5 or 6 days sometimes 9 or 12 my favorite number is no more than 12 but my other favorite number is every weekend so every 6 days, we have a pretty good customer base so it's pretty doable.. looking to buy a pickup truck first so I might put off being an owner operator plus I'm getting older and my thyroid is weird might not do it... See you on the next back hall

[@richdouglas8969]

@@lindahauseur9924 Talk me out of this owner operator idea..lol Please

[@lindahauseur9924]

@@richdouglas8969 i cant because im enjoying it....been out here 34 yrs and wouldnt do it any otber way

[@lindahauseur9924]

@@richdouglas8969 i can't....i love it this way

[@bon2198]

Awww brother, put the music in after that turbo spins up. Much rather hear that Cat roar. Great video and keep em coming!

[@jeffsutton950]

Another great video, truck sounds great

[@7.3life]

Loved this vid you said everything I wanted to hear and I agreed before and after. Hopeing to have my own rig one day.

[@anthonydrummond3500]

Driver, I love your spirit. I wish you nothing but great success out there. I believe it’s about what you get out of it, it’s what you put into it at the end of the day as a OO. Lord willing I will make the move as a OO next year. Keep trucking and God bless you and your family. Keep the rubber to the driver10-4

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you and good luck.

[@rt66logistics7]

Real talk, about the life of an Owner Operator. Particularly being INDEPENDENT. It's like being married. You take the bad with the good. Some days you're feeling it, some days not so much. It's very rewarding though, for those who like to think for themselves. #Independent Truckers. 😎

[@hbvtux]

Most people see a business owner and think about the money coming in... nobody sees the expenses and the fact you are the solely responsible for said business. When bad times comes around you are the one who has to solve the problems. No supervisor or boss to ask for solutions , you got to figure stuff by yourself. Being a business owner is not for everyone. Sounds good to everyone, but is not everyone.

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Well said Old mate Every body thinks being in business is easy look at all the risks that nobody's puts that in account Well I got fucking News for them

[@Bidness100]

Best Comment In The Comment Section 🥇

[@smcg1938]

The edit at the beginning of you walking around the truck is great

[@sonofatlas1372]

You know what I love about this video it has plenty of ways for you to succeed hopefully I see you on the road bud I’ll give you a holla

[@dennissimpson1138]

A no nonsense guy, rare these days.Best to Ya!!

[@jwwilliams]

Thanks for the video and information. I enjoyed it. Nice to hear a oo not giving the tradition spill on becoming an oo as you put in your video. You know you got to have bags of cash to get started and all. I mean I'm sure in a perfect world that's the way to do it but in the real world doesn't quite work out that way for the most part I bet. You confirmed that. It was needed for me anyways to hear it. I'm not an owner operator yet but I am heading in that direction. Just seems like the natural progression of things for me anyways. Is there a lot of stress being an owner operator? yes.. Is there a lot of stress being a company driver? yes.. When I start thinking or worrying about the stress I will encounter running my own rig I think about some of the incredibly stressful situations I've been in driving a company truck and then I laugh.. Because I can't imagine anything worse then what I've already gone through successfully. I mean I could as I'm sure you could tell some serious horror story's and yes that was in a company truck. I heard something from an oo I thought was interesting and true, he said being an oo is about freedom not money but freedom. Thanks again. You've got a new subscriber.

[@kennyspry5189]

GOD BLESS YOU!!! Love The way You Think!!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you.

[@jmacklintoc9617]

I have been trucking for 5 years. Thanks for being so honest.

[@dosvelrcalderon4130]

Big respect to you sr... God Bless you and your family...! Being an Owner Operator will always be worth it, that's the result when you learn your lesson and get's tired of being push.. and push... around as a company driver. although God hates the sin of pride and will discipline the proud! Let us not see ourselves as wise in our own eyes, but let us become Humble and willing to learn from God and others...

[@eladionunez2032]

That's a beautiful truck. Sounds and shifts great. In 2008 i started on a 10,000dll 1995 fld120 10spd w cat 3806E or something like that. One time I lost all my belts and had to use the leather belt I was wearing to run the power steering and alternator for about 60 miles to next parts counter lol. Good thing I had a 38" waist haha. Keep on truckin.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thats some good thinking there.

[@Ro9eR]

I Live in England and work for one of the best shipping container transport companies. Over 6 months I kept a log of my wages and fuel / milleage costs etc. It worked out financially that being an owner driver would profit me slightly. The English wages are good and makes owning 1 truck not viable. However owning 3 running shiping containers would be great. But for me, owning or working for a company is not the point, its being on the road. You are right in all that you say brother. Big Love and God Bless from this here UK trucker.. 10-10

[@Iris_Collins]

"Is being an owner operator worth it?" Like any other business.... hell yea!

[@justinwelt4902]

Thank ypu for the information

[@jeffreymimshach2979]

The best talk. God bless and more grace

[@carlogambino8594]

Thanks for the info bro’…. Stay safe hope you doing good. I’m a new trucker owner operator here in San Diego, California. My 2016 Peterbilt is like my wife, I have to spend money to keep it at 💯….. I love the freedom and that I don’t have to report to anyone 💪🙌

[@huntc20]

Love the beard Schmidty.....

[@brianwilliams309]

Keep on trucking. Be safe

[@lammertvisser6099]

My daughter's name is on the truck. And I drive it. So proud off that. 👍😁

[@Moshishak1]

You are giving us your experience. No one can blame you for it.

[@aldenrideout3082]

Thank you for your time

[@vampire99999]

Love your vids bro keep up the good work from the uk

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@mikemailei4491]

looked up this vid because I am researching because I am in the process of helping my father get a business license to possibly getting a truck. Great tips and info so far. Do it for the pride of having your own business and making your own scheduled etc. will be noted.

[@nicolenicole001]

I’m looking to become an owner operator and watching this video has inspired me more now. I’ve heard so much negative feedback that I became discouraged but I know I’ll regret it if I don’t even attempt trying something that I’m really passionate about. And trucking is something I love! ❤️ Thank you for this video!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Good luck with your adventures

[@nicolenicole001]

Trucking With Schmidt Thank you!

[@bigbear867]

Semi Hauler I am a o/o . You really have to love it. I have been in business for many years. It has its ups and downs. For me it’s worth it. I am to independent. I can’t imagine being a company driver. For myself I have owned a few trucks. The best trucks I have had is the kenworth w900l. Well if you really feel like this is what you want to do go for it. You will never know until you do it. Dreaming about it is all you have is a dream.

[@nicolenicole001]

Big Bear Sounds great. Glad you didn’t give up due to the downs but I guess it wouldn’t be life if we didn’t have them...lol Anyways I was thinking about starting with a Freightliner or an International because of the lower cost but I’d rather have a Peterbilt or a Kenworth, they just seem to be more expensive. If you know of anywhere that has good a price range please share! 🤗 Stay safe out there!

[@nicolenicole001]

Jim Boyy That’s great to start out so young and be successful with your business. I wish I had started out a lot sooner but I guess better late than never...lol. Keep up with your hard work, it’s definitely a rewarding feeling knowing that what you’ve put into your business is paying off! Never let anyone discourage you, always do what’s best for you. Safe travels to you!

[@the.porter.productions]

Really enjoyed this...it’s real stuff that you share. Trucking has ups and downs, ways on your family as well as you. Life out on the road isn’t always just getting behind the wheel and moving down the highway. You encounter many things, people, environments, attitudes etc. Sometimes YOU are the only one that you can rely on. It can get really stressful! Sorry to hear that the truck dealer was dishonest. Hope it wasn’t in Columbus, Ohio. You made a good truck out of her, that’s the important thing, and you know what she will need and do. It helps if you can work on your truck at least a little. You can save a lot of money that way! You hinted about paying the home/truck...holding money back for any future truck repairs. Take say 20% out from each pay just for the truck. Do you operate under your own authority or lease? I know some truckers that stay out until they can make money for the return home...they don’t take just any load...don’t take a loss. Do you have another way to get your truck home if you really needed to? You have the Freightliner...do you have a 5th wheel boom or a buddy that could help you? These are some things that you didn’t mention. Hey, if you’re ever in Columbus, Ohio, know that you have a friend here. I live just east of there. The cable was a diagnostic cable for connecting a scanner/computer. Stay safe!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

I have my own authority. And no I don't have a 5th wheel hoist, thank you for tge comment.

[@Vadertrans]

Love the story love the truck ; iam subcribed and hope to see u out there someday

[@vin605]

I'm a owner op and he is 100 % right you make more and have more expenses

[@sebastiantapia5868]

Hey man I plan on being an owner operator in 2 years. What is a average yearly net for being an owner operator versus a hard hustling year?

[@alissiaara8421]

Great Video!!

[@that1guy685]

I like how you says pride is a big reason!

[@realiztik423]

"Everybody says quit being a Karen. I don't know who Karen is." Lmao I bet he wasn't happy when he found out about Karen 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@robcountryboy4851]

Yeah and there was no reason to say quit being a Karen God these people that talk like that are disgusting that is your typical BLM activist running their mouth with no actual facts behind their claims

[@kasper6285]

Karen was a middle age woman being constantly harassed by a high school kid... the kid only posted her going off and not what he did to her... her name was karen...further along the kid ended up killing her husband.... it's a very stupid term with a sad back story.

[@Tesla99]

Karen term came from women that over exaggerate situations, try to push the needle to make men react to a lie that they came up with and accuse men of something they didn’t do to get a reaction while recording them on camera. Karens are annoying and always complain about anything. Middle age racist white women that tries to use her race to get her way with the police when dealing with a black person also. Lol

[@ajlra9652]

Got a new sub. From Chicago.

[@alhandel]

Cool video and very honest explaining and he looks like my brother Sam face look good luck duds

[@johnkranias3458]

I was kind of forced into it, i used to use owner operators but got stuffed around by booking agents to often. So i went out and bought my own trucks, that way if i want something moved it's moved, there are some owner drivers i know and still call up knowing they won't stuff me about.

[@loganbrubaker8240]

Hey, watched your video about being an owner/operator. Long story short , I stumbled on your channel and love the content!! I am a contractor in VA (started about 3 years ago). I just want to commend you on giving honest pros/cons about owner/operator ship. I feel that the concept of pride, stress, and money making/flexibility can be applied across a broad field, and that a lot of people need to know that it doesn't take a ton of money to make a dream happen. It takes determination, drive and work ethic, which is something that is downplayed in our society today. Love your videos and keep it up!!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you, its definitely a different business to fire up.

[@jruicker1]

Beautiful country. That's why I'm a trucker.

[@GrabinGears]

Great channel brother.... subed to the channel

[@frankyboy290]

My experience with trucks is when buying something used expect to put a lot of money into it to get it to be reliable , or expect to break down a lot your first year or two . After that expect to change a lot of parts every year after that just so you dont break down while on the road .

[@muthrfuqrjonz3530]

What you are referring too is often called proper maintenance 🤙🏽

[@christianalexandervelasco5189]

When I started as a owner operator I had $5000 dollar in my savings is being 11 years in proud of my self I do have a old Freightliner 2001 century but let me tell you I trust my shaker lol

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Keep the old truck mate You own it At least the cunts of banks can't take it of you That's the most important thing

[@eightmountain9800]

I think that was the best trk freightliner ever built with Detroit engine missed that.

[@martinhowe3679]

@@TuffBurnOutTeam could you please keep your foulness to yourself i am sure there are younger viewers as well as women who watch these videos i drive trucks and i certainly dont talk like that thank you

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Fuck you You know nothing about me

[@WalmartRich]

2001 that they must have 5,000,000 miles on it and three motors

[@hthouston3924]

I prefer to buy old truck from private party who can give me long history of the truck in past I bought 3 trucks all 2014 but I'm tired of def so decide to go with 07 and older found it 5 hours from my home it was drive able but need in frame and that's what I'm looking for because 1 I can negotiate better and 2 I know for sure that in frame is done the dealer you are talking about I see there adds all the time and every truck they have it's got in frame done 3 - 4 hundred thousand miles ago and that gives me red flag anyway hopefully I'll gonna make video about my truck soon and let everyone know about my experience good or bad.Thank You for posting great video.

[@rbrick49]

we have a lot in common old mate,I have been listening to you upshifting you let the engine torque do the work no need to flog the bag out of the excelerator

[@27Zangle]

I want to eventually become an owner-operator because of the flexibility it offers. My grandfather owned a fleet and my dad drove for him. Not only did he make good money but also had the ability to take the time off as needed for the family. With that said, this was a while and regulations were different. This was back in the day when most truckers ran two logs and were on paper.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Flexibility is beautiful thing

[@larrymartin9620]

There's no real flexibility because you will be working more than you are as company to make ends meet

[@amonicawarren4148]

Pay haven't increased in years

[@soultravelerone]

He is actually trying to help you make smarter decisions . Also I see he is giving you reality not a fairytale.

[@braunreinhold6020]

I'm an old school retired guy Bud, But my hat's off to you. Bottom line you did what you had to do, in other words you thought outside the box. If I ever decided to go back to work it would be an old truck with a mechanical engine so I can still repair it. Good Luck and God Bless Bud, keep the greasy side down.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@bigbear867]

Thank you!! Yes I am sure I know where you got your truck from. I will stay away from them. I was going to ask you about the 40 grand you put in it. Which believe me I know where it goes. I been a o/o for many years. For me it’s the only way to go. I am not or could not be a company driver.

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

It is true what you say Great video 📹 Thank you for Sharing Australia 🌏

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you for watching over yonder

[@chrissuggs8521]

Everyone needs to be a Owner OPP. Best thing anyone can do.

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

I’m so blessed to have the opportunity to get my cdl and get the ball rolling to be a owner operator I have my own truck unfortunately still hunting down for a good affordable trailer witch is hard right now with this kind of market but I’m truly blessed

[@yhwhswarrior6086]

I've picked up and delivered there a few times. I like that place.

[@WildernessCall]

God bless you 🙏 I know that road . . .

[@gregburgess6884]

Hey I love your story 👍🚛

[@alvintownsend3267]

Where it starts,, The first thing drivers start to do after they have been driving for a while , get my own truck and do it myself. There is a lot more into then what meets the eye. What it takes , Record keeping , a good book keeper. Good load contacts, good shop and maintenance , GOOD load contacts, reliable brokers . Managing your money, so that you have a escrow. And Safe Driving. All of these things will play a big role in being successful ; Public relations is absolutly important. You have to learn to NOT judge others , everyone is different. When you do something you have to do it to the limit of your expertise. It takes all of this and then some that can't be put in words.

[@busa290]

Nothing like hearing the truck wind up when going up the on-ramp getting your speed up to start your day. I actually never play my radio in my new 2020 truck. I’d rather listen to the truck. Your tuck sounds great.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@nytro-t]

Same here, hearing the turbos whistle.

[@kenchatham5939]

Best explanation ever.

[@josephstaggs4545]

The fact that you have a w900 and you got it in Ohio makes me think I know the dealer. Thanks for the heads up

[@Jaydadoncash]

Thank you

[@avail1.]

i think Jimmy Buffet said take a breath, breathe out and walk on....you obviously know what you want to do...you are still in it. I never knew what a "Jake brake" was; or what it was for. But one of your segments i thunk you were driving at night talkin about signs that some towns have that donot allow the use of a Jake brake. And the guy you knew about who always used them because you could hear him driving. So i appreciate that, and its the small things like that which some of us are learning because you are there. Even JBG didnt mention that one. He always at a stop for fuel, has little mention about thing with the truck to check and remember. And he always cleans his windows and mirrors. So it isnt only the delivery as the context, but all those other things you guys mention, because its your life out there. My middle brother said often enough, there arent too many professional** drivers left out there. Most its a job for money for bills, etc. You like trucks, you work on your own truck, i think that means something of worth. I'll shut up🤫 again enjoying your World; and i am learning sooo much, and thanks Mr. Schmidt🖐 Ross

[@leewilliams2455]

I like the video in the caves I used to go in there back in the day with a cabover and it was a challenge

[@buddyhawks7438]

Recognize that I80 sign Des Moines Iowa. I delivered to couple of different shoe carnival stores. Spent a couple nights at the pilot near there by a casino I think it was

[@adambrunt7290]

Hey driver I’m new to the channel. I like your W900 it’s nasty

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@Down2Chill]

u got nice truck! i roll a volvo this one is good but next truck idc what it is, as long as its a cat cuz i had 1 before!

[@hughstephenson2957]

My aunt was my support and my office matron for many years.. she never doubted me, just kept us afloat somehow. She thought some of my ideas were harebrained, but just rolled her eyes and kept us afloat..

[@markmorgan8416]

You're damned right it is!!

[@yeahno1016]

New to your channel. Loving it brother. Keep it going. At this moment I’m paused at 2:41 lmao. That place that we will not speak of is the only place I can find online that only sells the trucks I want to buy and keep forever and make it my own when it breaks fix it repeat . Reviews however keep me away. I guess I’m going to have to go through a private seller. I want a 2003 kw w900 6nz. Doesn’t have to be pretty but must be reliable. I want to buy honesty which is hard to find. If it has problems tell me. That’s where I’m having a issue in getting a truck I will enjoy driving. I’m 3 years in and leased to a mega but I do own my current truck. Do you know of any other dealerships in the Midwest that are similar to the one we will not speak of? Sorry for the novel I just can not find another one similar

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Not that I know of. Make sure to look in the Oklahoma Texas area. W9s are all over down there for sale, but haven't delt with any in person. Thank you for watching.

[@christophergilliland8181]

Just wondering as long as you put in the time and everything goes well what’s the gross for a year as far as otr?

[@wmgthilgen]

The economical differences of owning a truck vs driving someone else's truck is simular to the economical differences between renting and owning an atomobile and or renting and owning a home.

[@jerrycoggin9434]

Been driving trucks for 41 years. I am 64 years old now. All but about 6 of those 41 years have been as an owner operator of one type or another. Have been pulling my own flatbed in the 48 while leased to a major carrier for the last 27 years. I like being an o/o because of the freedom involved. Being your own boss, choosing your own loads and running where you want to. Not going where you dont want to go. Deciding for yourself when to take a load to leave home with or stay around the house for another week . Managing your own schedule and not being run by a dispatcher. Deciding for yourself when to go home and how long to stay. Even if it involves deadheading. Deciding for yourself if a particular load is profitable or not. I like being leased to a big company for a lot of reasons. Like discounts on fuel and tires. Not having to purchase liability insurance. Not having to depend on just one customer and not having a customer depending on just you all the time. Quik pay and not chasing money. Not having to do my own billing anymore. Trucking has been both good and challenging for me at times. I enjoy watching Schmidt and other youtubers to get a fellow drivers perspectives on things, and to try and learn something I didn't know. I think Schmidt does a good job making his videos. Really like his truck, almost as much as he does.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you. And the not billing part is a good thing.

[@sebastiantapia5868]

Hey Jerry just wondering what is a average net for a owner operator versus a hard hustling net?

[@jerrycoggin9434]

@@sebastiantapia5868 I really have no idea what the average net income is. I have no way of knowing that

[@Noelur13th]

Great vlog

[@randolfr8871]

Good opinion

[@harolitostv9311]

What should my first steps be to be able to own my truck or at least my first truck and eventually get into my dream truck?

[@Mikasconstitution]

I got my CDL & LLC also a DOT number Man the rest is hard to start with !! Insurance, buying a truck omg and more

[@sebastiangarla8558]

I can relate to everything he says in this video. Well put driver. In my case I got lucky u could say. 3 yrs. ago I bought an older truck from an old timer that was retiring. Original owner. It's a KW 900L. It's got a 550 hp Cat in it w an18 speed. It's a heavy haul version chassis. The only major work that went into the truck, was the power divider... However anything else was basic maintenance. The truck had a very well documented history on it. Previous owner gave me 2 manuscript sized folders with the entire history of the truck since new. I was impressed, to say the least. The engine was redone at 1.35 mil. and right now she's got 1.825.000 on her and she still runs strong. I acquired the truck at 1.520.000 miles. It burns less than a quart of oil between oil changes. Not 2 shabby 4 an old beater... Lol ! Pimped her out a little 2. LEDs, head lights, Chrome etc. It's an O/O thing I know... Lol ! My pride & joy 4 sure 😃 Keep on trucking brother !!!

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Sounds great, i like that kind of paper trail.

[@sebastiangarla8558]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 oh yeah I wouldn't have it any other way. Btw u must b in the Midwest states

[@DB7GamingSimulator]

Wow man, that's awesome! I'm starting to think about bringing my 1st class and I was wondering how many times should I go drive for compagnie before buying my own truck ? I'm a financial advisor right now and it's been 7 years I'm my own boss, working to make things good and live for freedom! I'm tired of this and I dream about a nice and clean W900 or a 389. Pick up my load and going west coast !!

[@eladionunez2032]

Wiring Harness you tore out of you're truck in a moment of rage when they first told you about the paperwork screwup.

[@harolitostv9311]

Damn man you sincerely broke everything down for me. I just started driving bout six months ago. And I would love to become an O/O yes because I would like to make a decent living but most importantly because I would love to be able to spend more time with the family. All I’m looking for is some guidance I don’t have a lot of mechanical knowledge but if I’m taught right I can learn anything. Obviously they are just something you have to pay somebody else to do the job for you but I would love to try and save some $$ on fixing things myself if I can fix them.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Become an owner and your mechanical experience will climb by leaps and bounds lol. Ive had to come up with some creative ways to fix the trucks on the side of the road in the middle of the night several times. Luckily this w9 has been treating me good now. Good luck and thank you for watching.

[@snoman6876]

You can find diesel repair manuals online to learn the basics, and if you have a specific engine in mind search for those also.

[@josephmac1137]

Lmao i call my ol' lady the warden too.

[@hughstephenson2957]

I started out by taking over my dad's 2 worn out trucks. He was facing bankruptcy and the banker was cool enough to let a 18 year old kid take the reigns.. my dad.. ALOT less so!! (We hadn't spoken in 3 years and didn't speak until I was 30 and had to take care of him..). I fixed those two trucks out of a junkyard, a lot of learning and alot of work!! I built into a 40 truck company with 4 terminals and a operation in Canada.. not bad..huh