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.

[@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

[@EMan10-4]

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.

[@EMan10-4]

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???

[@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 🥇

[@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'

[@ozzieulloa6088]

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

[@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...

[@22trevorc]

I love how calm and optimistic this guy is

[@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

[@Moshishak1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 😆

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🤙🏽

[@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

[@michaelwright1602]

This is a business, pure and simple, you run it properly, you win. Now, the truck and the maintenance... If you do not know how to wrench, willing to learn the systems if you drive an EPA truck, if you do not, you will loose rather quickly. Fuel mileage... Fuel is your biggest expense, I love a hood, but I would never own another due to fuel mileage. That extra mile or two a gallon can honestly make or break you, especially if you are paying the cash price at the pump. Take control of your business, including learning how to work on the truck and drive responsibly, not 75 mph everywhere you go. If you have to drive like that, you are in the wrong line of work. Lease on to a carrier first, learn how to be profitable, and if you are comfortable and have the money put away to survive a few months, go get the authority. It is not easy, like he says, and it is not getting any easier out here.

[@chrissuggs8521]

That’s why I run 80mph. You think you have all the answers you don’t. Everyone runs different an just cause they run different then you doesn’t mean they will fail. Your way isn’t the only way

[@robertesposito9871]

And it’s a lot easier to get authority now than it was when I started driving in the 70’s. You only had a few big carriers that had authority and if you wanted your own authority you had to buy operating authority,

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@paulstarkey9644]

I live in Ohio and my dad was a truck driver and there is a lot of places here that will sell u junk to make a living with so be glad yours was able to be fixed lol

[@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

[@KTWOKAPONE]

‼️He’s talking about OHIO TRUCK SALES BEWARE‼️

[@ernestosanchez5969]

Why?

[@slimydick23]

The owner and manager were indicted a few days ago for instructing employees to take hazardous waste off site and dump it

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Are you serious?!?!?! Wow.

[@cluhman74]

I miss them trucks!! I fell while climbing out of a truck one day and fell. Landed on a curb, exploded my t12 vertebra, now am a paraplegic. I still got my CDL but would need hand controls to pass the DOT physical. I would love to buy a truck, especially with the grants and programs available to get disabled folks back to work. So many unknowns to be out there without good legs. A dedicated drop n hook run would be perfect. Think its doable?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yup I do. Anything is possible I think.

[@jeffreymimshach2979]

The best talk. God bless and more grace

[@robertvilain1920]

I’d like to be an owner operator for the Freedom. Forget money, yeah I know it’s great money, but there’s a sense of pride knowing that I don’t have to ask no boss for vacation time nor do I have to be getting calls asking when will I get back to the truck. I’d just like to work for myself. What do you guys think.

[@dchawk81]

You'll probably find that it's not that easy or glamorous. Sure, you can decide when to work. But working isn't generating revenue like paid time off at a company. And when your truck goes down, that's unexpected involuntary vacation time. Plus a fat bill at the end.

[@robertvilain1920]

@@dchawk81 I’m on month 2 bro, you’re definitely right , but I’ve been enjoying it so far. I was in the hole for like 2 weeks just got out. Survived off some damn sandwiches lol. But I’m lucky bro, I have no kids or any HUGE bills, that’s why I’m ok right now. Definitely an eye opener

[@dchawk81]

@@robertvilain1920 Same. I'm not super experienced with it either. It's already tough. I'm only leased on though not full authority.

[@robertvilain1920]

@@dchawk81 same here , wishing you success

[@dchawk81]

@@robertvilain1920 Thanks same to you. Fortunately there's always a company gig again but after getting a taste it's hard to go back.

[@الاردناولا-س8ن]

All the truck driver here lol . I am in my first year truck driver I save money . So my next step I wanna to be owner operator . In Shalla Amin

[@vampire99999]

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

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Thank you

[@kenchatham5939]

Best explanation ever.

[@yawotton]

Appreciate your video man

[@Noelur13th]

Great vlog

[@carlj5609]

If you like looking at corn Iowa is the state for you The first time that I was in Iowa my uncle and I were visiting family in Waterloo Never have I seen so much corn 🌽 on either side of the road

[@Antattack22]

That drive from i35 and 30 to waterloo is just so much corn and smells funny like cows lol depending which way the wind is blowing

[@6foot4ride93]

When should a new truck become an owner operator in your opinion? Or what should i have to know that I'm ready for this step?! What the average truck price would you advise me to pay for my first truck?! PS I just got my CDL few days ago.... and if we can talk I'll be grateful, because I wanna be wise in taking decisions but at the same time I wanna put solid infrastructure to my future ASAP.... I don't have family or any commitments so what's you advice to me?

[@jimanderson6108]

Ouch, better start out with a GOOD USED ONE AND SEE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT, A new truck is nice but the odds are you making it are unreal

[@ronblack9615]

I'm a 45 yrs old school bus technician be getting my cdl next year start school in January im serious considering going full time with it

[@ajlra9652]

Got a new sub. From Chicago.

[@harolddorsey9179]

Been there done that, but I made 0ne major mistake. I bought another truck, hired a driver. Omg that was dumb. He could drive no doubt, but didnt take care of nothing. Ended up costing me more money than it was making. So basically tried to cover both trucks with mine. Didnt work. Being your own boss is awesome.

[@justinTime077]

It may be naive for me to say this, but it sounds like you should have forced your driver to take care of it like a company probably does.

[@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

[@Vadertrans]

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

[@robertlewandowski3252]

It's a tough business, got to have balls

[@careyhernandez1549]

I have over 22yrs of driving experience im looking at purchasing a truck , i own a truck about 19yrs ago as a local driver , i want to do my own thing im sick of getting kick around but scared to do it but doing a lot of research, I can't effort to lose well im sure done of us can , I think i found good company/ broker all owner operators no company drivers my truck that im looking at has warranty, doing outside loan it 2017 freightliner just less than 400 on it , i have 15 yrs to retirement and I don't want to finish it as company piece of shit

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Hood luck in your adventure.

[@dalejensen5828]

I can't begin to understand why anyone would want to be an owner operator, or why having your name on the door is important at all, or how you can drive without shoes on.

[@waynehammerton5698]

Please excuse me asking this but are you limited like we are here in the UK as to the time you can drive in a day ?

[@StoneColdStrah]

wouldn't tampering with odometer be illegal? if so you they are screwed

[@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.

[@donmccord]

[@jrwhitehurst5411]

Is that dealership in Sandusky Ohio by chance?

[@LaniJeb96960]

What about O/O while driving locally?

[@GrabinGears]

Great channel brother.... subed to the channel

[@mbaez303]

You are an awesome person, wishing you all the best in your Trucking Journey and make her as pretty as you want, and Thank You, I am a proud company driver and also breaking all the rules so I can also put my family name on my truck 👍✌

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Good luck

[@eladionunez2032]

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

[@xandermondo6520]

Man did you see what Little America truck stop did to Scottish Trucker Tommy in his latest video? Other truckers need to know about this.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

No i haven't is he a youtube channel?

[@xandermondo6520]

Trucking With Schmidt Yeah- Scottish Trucker Tommy.

[@ronnieneville5914]

Sure if you got the truth and righting people's looking out for your family.

[@iheartcryptoverse2857]

In retrospect, would you have bought a new tractor, treat it like it's your baby and drive it a million miles? I keep getting the idea that a used truck will nickle and dime you so much, it's the same cost as a new one.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Nope, with a brand new truck means timely expensive breakdowns. Warrenty will cover repairs on brand new, but wont cover down time. With brand new you double if not triple your insurance payment, and there is that huge payment that comes with them. With old you don't have that payment so if things go wrong and you can't drive, your down time is smaller because you can usually do most of the work yourself. Once you get the bugs worked out of the old equipment, it is far and few in-between your big repairs. Plus older is just cool lol. Thank you for watching and keep safe.

[@iheartcryptoverse2857]

@@truckingwithschmidt7120 Thanks. That double or triple insurance payment really struck a nerve with me. Ouch!

[@SvoBrianRobles]

NOW I ONLY LOOK AT LOCAL TRUCKS TO NOT GET IN TO THAT DILEMA OF JUST BUYING IT BECAUSE IM THERE

[@berniesands6201]

It's about passion and pride not money!

[@robertryan4292]

How do you get your loads?

[@carlosrivas1097]

Hard work but YES it's worth it.

[@sebastiantapia5868]

Are u a owner operator?

[@carlosrivas1097]

@@sebastiantapia5868 for 20 years. Until put out of service by stroke.

[@sebastiantapia5868]

@@carlosrivas1097 hey Carlos if it's okay to ask you because I plan on being an owner operator in 2 years living in arizona. What is the average net a year being owner operator versus a hard-working year? Thank you. I'm sorry that you had a stroke

[@MantimeHustle]

Was that crooked dealership located in Sandusky Ohio?

[@duanesw9garage884]

I was wondering the same thing because I have been looking there.

[@MantimeHustle]

You and me both but they have really good reviews so I don’t know bro shoot your shot

[@brendon4481]

I’d like to know too they have a few w9s I am interested in and the salesman I’ve been emailing has seemed to shoot me straight.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

When you get there, you will not be dealing with the salesman you've been emailing, he is a 3rd party salesman. You will deal with a kid. Just do your research on the truck spend hours going over it and testing oils and differentials. Transmission and frame. And dont expect them to move an ounce on price at the dealership. Get all paperwork they say they have for it. Just take your time on the truck.

[@brendon4481]

Trucking With Schmidt 10-4 good buddy thanks for the info stay safe out there

[@adco]

I bet I know where you bought your truck. I made a trip to OH myself. I drove. Wish I could have afforded the Cat

[@jakeb9658]

I'm guessing somewhere around north central OH lol

[@spiderbrandt4066]

A Karin has become a widespread meme referencing a specific type of middle-class white woman, who exhibits behaviours that stem from privilege.

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

The C15 6nz Cat motor in that truck will make you Old mate you keep putting money into that Cat and it will keep going and going and going Every Aussie wants them The newer motors in trucks now are giving to many issues now

[@casualtrucker]

Maybe I missed it but can you give specs on your truck?

[@brucelenormand9235]

I have a question for all you season experience truckers is leasing a truck better then being a company driver for a newbie 🤔

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

In my opinion, just be a company driver until you can buy your own.

[@karlmalone2464]

Drivers get scammed all the time with leasing. I would avoid.

[@r.d.r7658]

an o/o is driver who owns his truck has authority and contracts for hauling //per irs if you pull for a company with your own truck you are a lease operator again/per irs

[@jerrycoggin9434]

I consider a lease operator a guy who leases a truck from the company he pulls for. Schmidt is running his own authority and owns his tractor but is pulling trailers for another company.I think. It's kind of an unusual setup. Notice it is his company name on the door. Not a lease operator

[@jerrycoggin9434]

The more I think about it, Schmidt Family Trucking is operating as an Independent Trucker and not an owner/operator. The company he pulls for is " brokering" loads to him and keeping some extra % for the trailer. Say 5 or 10%. Schnieder Logistics tenders loads to the company I haul for, that doesn't make us Schneider lease operators. UPS tenders loads to us over the holidays, power only. We are not UPS lease operators. Schmidt is running his own authority, providing for his own liability insurance, and I assume is responsible for his own fuel tax reporting/ pay responsibilities. This is the definition of an Independent Trucker. Not really an o/o and definitely not a " lease operator" who are actually more an employee then anything else.

[@snoman6876]

Jerry Coggin there are only 2 groups, an Independent who has his own authority and a lease operator who leases his truck onto a carrier with operating authority, the latter may also be considered a contractor.

[@jerrycoggin9434]

@@snoman6876 what about the cat who leases his truck FROM the carrier? The company then controls everything, including just about all his money. This is what I call a lease operator. The equipment isn't really his at all. This is the kind of setup that has California passing laws to make actual owner/operators classified as employees. I really don't consider these type of lease operators an actual owner/operator or independent contractor ar all. My man Schmidt is an Independant trucker as he is operating a complete separate business from the outfit that is tendering loads to him. Has his own liability insurance, license plates, IFTA, ect. and is using his own operating authority. Been there, done that, now I am an O/O with a big company but not a lease operator. I bought my truck and trailer and made mortgage payments to the bank outside of the big company's control. Savy the difference?

[@theallaroundguy2399]

If you decide you want to get out of the truck and go home with your family and live a much more healthy and fulfilling lifestyle let me know. I will gladly tell you what I did years ago to completely change my quality of life. No matter how you spin it, driving an over the road truck is not a great quality of life especially if you are a family man

[@genericytaccount93]

Do I have to be leased onto a carriers mc/dot number before I can get my truck registered?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

No

[@ayanlederia2016]

im foreign worker hoping to work as a truck driver in the US, im from sweden can you GUIDE me please how to get work permit in usa as truck driver.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Sorry I cant.

[@silvasilva7008]

Cigarette and tobacco companies promotes both anti cigarettes and cigarettes .. They have lawyers workinh for both groups as well .. Its rigged ...

[@benbagh]

I'm about to get my license, should I work for a trucking company first? Then buy my own. If so how long should I stay with them to get some experience?

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Yes it would help to have exsperiance in the industry before buying your own. Give it as long as you need until you feel you got enough figured out.

[@stephenbaker1562]

How old is to old to start? I'm 41 and been thinking about it

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

90 lol. I have a great friend out here at 70 and still going strong.

[@juancepeda9620]

Never too old.

[@keepupwithspeedy]

you spoke of.. Don't be a Karen.. that refers to a person who is usually rude and demanding and thinks everything belongs to her and people are nothing more then her slaves. It is a term I would never associate with you in any way.

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

Ya found that one out. Was curious.

[@DLSWV]

👍😉

[@Chris.christiansen.84]

Was it Ohio trucks?

[@donaldwigfield8605]

I been driving for 15 years now I want to buy my own truck what advice can you give me

[@truckingwithschmidt7120]

You don't have to start off huge. Just get started with what you can, then work up to your dream. Do your research on equipment you buy.

[@montedyoung3247]

Karen is a name they’re calling you, to say you’re a snobbish waspy soccer mom type person, kind of like the base calling ppl a snowflake...it’s to push buttons, and make you mad if they can...like a 14-year old would do!

[@captaindrywall]

Karen : generic term for a busy body

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

why do truckers drive the non aero models ??? I'd drive the rig that was the most fuel efficient. When electric big rigs become mainstream it will change the industry.

[@jeffschanick9394]

Is eating like savages worth it? 🦧🦧🦧🦧 Whats it pay? Your negotiation! Or it dont! ❓🤔🦧

[@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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[@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.

[@rt66logistics]

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. 😎

[@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

[@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!

[@Iris_Collins]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 :-)

[@bon2198]

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

[@misfit618]

It sucks bad enough driving a normal vehicle through Evansville, Indiana lol

[@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.

[@MAX999MAX]

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