owner/operator partnership?

Posted on Thu, Jul 20 2006 @ 12:07 PM [MST]

I'm tired of looking at a computer. I'm close to 55 and considering a career change. I know truckers are needed and I just drove from Phoenix to Green Bay and back and really enjoyed driving the long haul. But I'm not sure I'd like to work for a company. I talked with my cousin in Green Bay and he is in the same situation as I am. He's facing a changing work situation and may need to change careers. He also is thinking about trucking. Since we both will just need to supplement our incomes it strikes me that we could go together as partners in owning and operating a truck. We are very close and trust each other implicitly. Would anyone have any advice for anyone considering such a proposition?[/summary]

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That might not be the wisest thing that you can do. Apparently you and your cousin have a good relationship right now and I assume that you would like it to stay that way. When you team you are in very close proximity all of the time. That will drive some people up the wall. Now, when you are that close to each other all the time it will cause a lot of friction and if you both have a share of the truck then you will find yourselves arguing about how the truck should be run. The only way I can run with someone is when my wife comes with me. You have to realize that you will see this person more than you see your own wife, if you are married. Think about it long and hard before you get into that kind of business relationship.

Comment By:
lenutt on Thu, Jul 20 2006 @ 3:14 PM [MST]

I would have to agree with lenutt. I have teamed and trained and it is tough for 2 people to live that way. Try this, lock yourself in the bathroom with your friend for 1 month, if you both are still alive and like each other, then go for it. All kidding aside. Try driving a company truck with your friend for awhile before you buy a truck. I have lots of info on my website at: www.truckerwarren.com

Comment By:
Warren on Sat, Jul 22 2006 @ 3:35 PM [MST]

Thanks guys. Your comments are appreciated. I was thinking we would alternate driving the truck. But you're saying you need a 2 man team to drive? I guess I have a lot of research to do. But isn't the basic idea of two people owning a truck a sound one if neither needs a fulltime income but rather just a suplimental one? Couldn't we hire another driver (drivers) to do the actual driving with us?

Comment By:
Martin W. Bebow on Mon, Jul 24 2006 @ 10:43 AM [MST]

My wife and I ran as a team for many years. We were owner/operators and we would stay out 3 weeks at a time and take a week off.W got along great for a couple of weeks but we started getting on each others nerves by the third week.Anouther thing to keep in mind is the price of fuel now.

Comment By:
Thunder on Thu, Dec 13 2007 @ 12:25 PM [MST]

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