Hi everyone, question is it worth it becoming an owner driver, thinking about doing it but unsure.

[KELLOVEN]

Hi everyone, question is it worth it becoming an owner driver, thinking about doing it but unsure.

[Ianywac]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

[KELLOVEN]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

haha you make it sound very appealing more money then driving for someone else I guess is where my focus is

[ohallo]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

haha you make it sound very appealing more money then driving for someone else I guess is where my focus is

you only need a blow out your money gone for the week and any other brake downs then all week under it

[Ianywac]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

haha you make it sound very appealing more money then driving for someone else I guess is where my focus is

absolutely, if it breaks you still get paid, not having to worry about the bill! I can only speak from experience, some people may cry me down, I worked for a company and the truck broke down on Saturday lunch time, not repaired until Monday evening, I still got paid! They picked up the repair tab!

[mountainNate]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

if ya car has a blow out . Or needs 1ks worth if work..that's comes out if your wages? So your a few weeks down are you not?
Everything comes from wages earned.. nothing gets fixed for free!

[tephen]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

dont know what company you work for but we dont get paid if we break down and are off the road for days or even 1 day

[Ianywac]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

dont know what company you work for but we dont get paid if we break down and are off the road for days or even 1 day

obvs a better one than you!

[tephen]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

dont know what company you work for but we dont get paid if we break down and are off the road for days or even 1 day

obvs a better one than you!

we dont even get a like for like on holiday pay 400 for a weeks holiday but we take home 500 a week... crazy

[Ianywac]

dont know what company you work for but we dont get paid if we break down and are off the road for days or even 1 day

obvs a better one than you!

we dont even get a like for like on holiday pay 400 for a weeks holiday but we take home 500 a week... crazy

holiday pay was sorted out years ago, if yours isn't an average of 17 weeks money they are breaking employment law!

[Aliserco]

Don't do it ! 5and a half days working the truck, half a day Cleaning it and greasing, one day doing paperwork! What's to like?

haha you make it sound very appealing more money then driving for someone else I guess is where my focus is

if you are self motivated and enjoy it and can get a decent rate why not? Damage to a truck is usually caused by the driver. Don’t look at what you make in a week that’s short sighted you need to look at what you make in a year sure you will have punctures breakdowns and other problems. You’ll need £20k to get started buy an old vehicle to begin with for maybe 6 months see how you go if it doesn’t work for you it’s less expensive to bail out. Do your paperwork in the cab on an iPad or your phone anytime sitting waiting check over truck what you can. Torque wheels by doing an axle a day gives you Friday off it. Should earn yourself a good wage and have weekends off if you work hard through the week.

[tephen]

obvs a better one than you!

we dont even get a like for like on holiday pay 400 for a weeks holiday but we take home 500 a week... crazy

holiday pay was sorted out years ago, if yours isn't an average of 17 weeks money they are breaking employment law!

honestly im not sure if it is or not but relentless they really do not care.

[Ianywac]

we dont even get a like for like on holiday pay 400 for a weeks holiday but we take home 500 a week... crazy

holiday pay was sorted out years ago, if yours isn't an average of 17 weeks money they are breaking employment law!

honestly im not sure if it is or not but relentless they really do not care.

I personally wouldn't work there! Those are common complaints throughout the industry. Pleased i have now retired!

[tephen]

holiday pay was sorted out years ago, if yours isn't an average of 17 weeks money they are breaking employment law!

honestly im not sure if it is or not but relentless they really do not care.

I personally wouldn't work there! Those are common complaints throughout the industry. Pleased i have now retired!

when you have a family to provide for you have to bite the bullet. Believe it or not this is better than 3years ago it was horrendous then. However i hear you 100%

[Ianywac]

honestly im not sure if it is or not but relentless they really do not care.

I personally wouldn't work there! Those are common complaints throughout the industry. Pleased i have now retired!

when you have a family to provide for you have to bite the bullet. Believe it or not this is better than 3years ago it was horrendous then. However i hear you 100%

been there mate, know what you're saying!

[tephen]

I personally wouldn't work there! Those are common complaints throughout the industry. Pleased i have now retired!

when you have a family to provide for you have to bite the bullet. Believe it or not this is better than 3years ago it was horrendous then. However i hear you 100%

been there mate, know what you're saying!

just a arse in the seat budy . You kno the1

[neller]

Have your tablets stopped working ????

[KELLOVEN]

Have your tablets stopped working ????

haha there’s always money in something lads tell you not to go at

[neller]

Have your tablets stopped working ????

haha there’s always money in something lads tell you not to go at

go for it so! Don't say you weren't told.

[teepea]

Do it , it’s Hard work pal but at least it for yourself and what the worst can happen you can always work for someone else if it don’t work out

[Markinol]

I had black hair when I was an employee 18 months ago now I’m as white as snow but smiling looking at my new…..

[gefizz]

If you don’t try it out you’ll always be wondering
Give it a go nothing ventured nothing gained best of luck

[Simmore]

Good luck as most are getting out of it you must be of your head

[PpaulAce]

Been owner driver for 27yrs been on me arse few times but ive survived. Seen few come and go with big ideas ,if you want big fancy truck and big wages work for some one else

[MaKenji]

Been owner driver for 27yrs been on me arse few times but ive survived. Seen few come and go with big ideas ,if you want big fancy truck and big wages work for some one else

wise words but true

[jeandspo]

Current climate no. Lots struggling to find work out there and most rates are extremely low

[stepiden636]

The price of tyres we have just bought , I might think again.

[Danny_wiak]

Let's not get carried away now driver.
Someone many years ago when I had my first own lorry at about 24 years old.
Dan must great having your own truck. What's it like ?
I simply said when I'm not driving it I'm fixing it, when I'm not fixing it I'm chasing money for it. Retired bad health at 55

[McMarson]

Leave the headache to someone else that's what I say

[Stevelinfo]

Better buying a 8 wheeler grab truck and get working in utilities. Shortage of trucks and loads of work with fibre works

[d5aniellcy]

Great idea really bad timing

[Frankho]

Yes go for it, a couple of weeks later you’ll be the proud owner of a raptor pick up and Range Rover sport and you’ll wander why you didn’t go for it earlier

[Navaris]

Yes go for it, a couple of weeks later you’ll be the proud owner of a raptor pick up and Range Rover sport and you’ll wander why you didn’t go for it earlier

guess ur not doing 2 bad then..

[Frankho]

Yes go for it, a couple of weeks later you’ll be the proud owner of a raptor pick up and Range Rover sport and you’ll wander why you didn’t go for it earlier

guess ur not doing 2 bad then..

just a vermin driver

[neil.22]

Don’t do it!

[jamily]

Run now mate unless u got thousands in the bank for a rainy day or 3

[ExEast]

Are the comments saying no from from ex owner drivers ??? I’ve been at it 15 years now and had a good living. You only get out what you’re prepared to put in. That’s my experience. Have a go. Regret something you’ve done rather than something you haven’t

[cliexpr]

Are the comments saying no from from ex owner drivers ??? I’ve been at it 15 years now and had a good living. You only get out what you’re prepared to put in. That’s my experience. Have a go. Regret something you’ve done rather than something you haven’t

My comments come from being an ex OD. There used to be a good living until they took away transfer payments, stopped the Sunday rates and classed it as a normal day. When they tried to cut the night shift payments that's when I said enough is enough and got out. Everyone I know is struggling and wants out. Heading in to a recession it couldn't be a worse time to start.

[Padraigen]

Go for it, if it doesn't work you can always come back to the valley

[paux]

When you go owner driver stick an extra nought on all your bills

[Alanex]

How to make a small fortune in road haulage....
Start with a big fortune...
Go to the pub and drink untill this daft idea vanishes.... If it returns, repeat

[Tobiner]

How to make a small fortune in road haulage....
Start with a big fortune...
Go to the pub and drink untill this daft idea vanishes.... If it returns, repeat

like that one

[simon_shin]

The jobs f**ked now,to many obstacles and rules mate,firms seem to be paying desent wages these days

[wayne.22]

Course it is we don't do it for nothing

[BlakeYake]

I think the day of the owner driver is gone now

[kenrria]

No way mate, it will ruin your life and you won’t sleep

[mountainNate]

No way mate, it will ruin your life and you won’t sleep

I sleep pretty well tbf and go gym in evenings.. and spend time with Mrs. What's your excuse?

[kenrria]

No way mate, it will ruin your life and you won’t sleep

I sleep pretty well tbf and go gym in evenings.. and spend time with Mrs. What's your excuse?

I was just saying if you go on your own don’t be surprised if you’ve still got a Mrs in 9 months time, because you will be to knackered to show her any affection, and these women don’t like that. Just saying

[mountainNate]

No way mate, it will ruin your life and you won’t sleep

I sleep pretty well tbf and go gym in evenings.. and spend time with Mrs. What's your excuse?

I was just saying if you go on your own don’t be surprised if you’ve still got a Mrs in 9 months time, because you will be to knackered to show her any affection, and these women don’t like that. Just saying

must be with the wrong Mrs then. It helps having 1 who has same interest

[kenrria]

I sleep pretty well tbf and go gym in evenings.. and spend time with Mrs. What's your excuse?

I was just saying if you go on your own don’t be surprised if you’ve still got a Mrs in 9 months time, because you will be to knackered to show her any affection, and these women don’t like that. Just saying

must be with the wrong Mrs then. It helps having 1 who has same interest

What she owns her own Truck and goes to the gym??

[mountainNate]

I was just saying if you go on your own don’t be surprised if you’ve still got a Mrs in 9 months time, because you will be to knackered to show her any affection, and these women don’t like that. Just saying

must be with the wrong Mrs then. It helps having 1 who has same interest

What she owns her own Truck and goes to the gym??

she comes with me on a Saturday morning and helps me clean it. check it over. Then we'll go out for a bite to eat in the area.

[kenrria]

must be with the wrong Mrs then. It helps having 1 who has same interest

What she owns her own Truck and goes to the gym??

she comes with me on a Saturday morning and helps me clean it. check it over. Then we'll go out for a bite to eat in the area.

very nice

[mountainNate]

What she owns her own Truck and goes to the gym??

she comes with me on a Saturday morning and helps me clean it. check it over. Then we'll go out for a bite to eat in the area.

very nice

saves wasting a day. May aswell make most of it.

[kenrria]

she comes with me on a Saturday morning and helps me clean it. check it over. Then we'll go out for a bite to eat in the area.

very nice

saves wasting a day. May aswell make most of it.

totally agreed man

[robert_road]

One tip buy the best tyres u can afford

[treZap8]

One tip buy the best tyres u can afford

Correct. For the toughest work you need the best kit.

[Frankho]

One tip buy the best tyres u can afford

so when the rebar goes straight through it you can whinge!!

[mountainNate]

One tip buy the best tyres u can afford

so when the rebar goes straight through it you can whinge!!

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[stuartKid]

Been there was good don’t bother forget it never make any money soon as you get some in the bank the lorry is worn out now you can get £18 ph working for someone else

[Bisheels]

Been there was good don’t bother forget it never make any money soon as you get some in the bank the lorry is worn out now you can get £18 ph working for someone else

bin there done that would not bother again to many trying to cut the rates to take your work away from you

[Samsca]

Been there was good don’t bother forget it never make any money soon as you get some in the bank the lorry is worn out now you can get £18 ph working for someone else

You can’t make no money at it yet can still make good money doin it for someone else. . Great advice

[mountainNate]

I started 4 month ago. Won't become a millionaire overnight. but can live comfortably. All depends on outgoings etc weigh costs up do the maths, ask around what others are roughly earning per day and see if it's worth it..
I did as got no 1 to answer to or speak to ya like sh*t or always pushing .. (as some companies do). Just me on my own and I'm happy

[mountainNate]

All these saying no, are they ex owners?

[Simmore]

All these saying no, are they ex owners?

yep

[mountainNate]

All these saying no, are they ex owners?

yep

doubt it lol

[kenrria]

All these saying no, are they ex owners?

of course I’m an ex owner driver, I wouldn’t be saying what I’ve said if I wasn’t d**khead

[mountainNate]

All these saying no, are they ex owners?

of course I’m an ex owner driver, I wouldn’t be saying what I’ve said if I wasn’t d**khead

ooh strong words.

[kenrria]

All these saying no, are they ex owners?

of course I’m an ex owner driver, I wouldn’t be saying what I’ve said if I wasn’t d**khead

ooh strong words.

If the Cap fits, just saying

[Les.Buddie]

Started 40 years ago with Fick all I’ve still got half of it left

[mountainNate]

What's wrong with washing ya wagon on a weekend or every other weekend? At least it's your truck your cleaning and taking care of and not gettin paid to clean someone else's.
I take my Mrs with me ,she doesn't mind helping out. Helped me check every wheel nut at weekend. Some weekends she helps me wash it.
I enjoy it. Like I enjoy washing my car and keeping that clean. No difference

[Frankho]

What's wrong with washing ya wagon on a weekend or every other weekend? At least it's your truck your cleaning and taking care of and not gettin paid to clean someone else's.
I take my Mrs with me ,she doesn't mind helping out. Helped me check every wheel nut at weekend. Some weekends she helps me wash it.
I enjoy it. Like I enjoy washing my car and keeping that clean. No difference

hope you put your tacho in and left it on cross hammers?

[mountainNate]

What's wrong with washing ya wagon on a weekend or every other weekend? At least it's your truck your cleaning and taking care of and not gettin paid to clean someone else's.
I take my Mrs with me ,she doesn't mind helping out. Helped me check every wheel nut at weekend. Some weekends she helps me wash it.
I enjoy it. Like I enjoy washing my car and keeping that clean. No difference

hope you put your tacho in and left it on cross hammers?

yup.

[mountainNate]

What's wrong with washing ya wagon on a weekend or every other weekend? At least it's your truck your cleaning and taking care of and not gettin paid to clean someone else's.
I take my Mrs with me ,she doesn't mind helping out. Helped me check every wheel nut at weekend. Some weekends she helps me wash it.
I enjoy it. Like I enjoy washing my car and keeping that clean. No difference

hope you put your tacho in and left it on cross hammers?

keeps me on straight and narrow Plus I'm "working"

[Adampu]

Be quick. They are changing the Operator Licence Rules again next year, plus it's going to be mandatory to upload your Live banking to TC every 6 months to prove you have the required money in the bank at all times for how many Vehicles you have.

[Frankho]

Be quick. They are changing the Operator Licence Rules again next year, plus it's going to be mandatory to upload your Live banking to TC every 6 months to prove you have the required money in the bank at all times for how many Vehicles you have.

where did you get this from?