Good evening all. Is now a good time do become an owner driver?

[Anthord]

Good evening all. Is now a good time do become an owner driver?

[kennyuu]

NO

[WiyardoMc]

Never mate no money in it

[Paddyzer]

No mate..

[steven.OOO]

Mate the game is sh*t

[stevetime61]

err No

[Markinol]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

[james_code]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

I'm on my second wagon in 2 years of trading neither of mine have been brand new and still went to work every day like all the new ones out there with out the horrendous months yes my 8 wheelers on fiance n she's a 62 plate sensible monthlies wagon looks after it's self pays for it self pays my wage and keeps me and my family happy what more would some one want

[Markinol]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

I'm on my second wagon in 2 years of trading neither of mine have been brand new and still went to work every day like all the new ones out there with out the horrendous months yes my 8 wheelers on fiance n she's a 62 plate sensible monthlies wagon looks after it's self pays for it self pays my wage and keeps me and my family happy what more would some one want

same here mate 2nd truck in 2 years. Making a decent wage compared to being an employee, aye a lot more stress but put the work in and the rewards are there

[james_code]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

I'm on my second wagon in 2 years of trading neither of mine have been brand new and still went to work every day like all the new ones out there with out the horrendous months yes my 8 wheelers on fiance n she's a 62 plate sensible monthlies wagon looks after it's self pays for it self pays my wage and keeps me and my family happy what more would some one want

same here mate 2nd truck in 2 years. Making a decent wage compared to being an employee, aye a lot more stress but put the work in and the rewards are there

exactly you work for self you line your own pockets now you choose your time off and yeah the stress will always be there comes with every job but you deal with it in your own way you look after your own wagon repairs are minimal some times repairs n some maintenance has to be done but 95% of time its general wear tare 6 weeklys n mots it just makes the world go round and its just another day isn't it

[mountainNate]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

agree to all what you said. Inspections repairs ,tyres etc. Dredded paperwork and filing lol But got Mrs to help me with all that bonus she enjoys coming upto my truck at weekends with me ..lol
I been at it 10 month. Had quiet periods but still turned in and managed to get full days graft from it.
Wouldn't mind another tbh but we'll see

[mountainNate]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

I'm on my second wagon in 2 years of trading neither of mine have been brand new and still went to work every day like all the new ones out there with out the horrendous months yes my 8 wheelers on fiance n she's a 62 plate sensible monthlies wagon looks after it's self pays for it self pays my wage and keeps me and my family happy what more would some one want

also agree

[Russ+Cent]

I wonder how many of these ‘no’ answers are owner drivers

yes for 16 year would not do it again I have 5 weeks holiday and get paid overtime

[ray.chaz]

All the ones that say don’t do it are making all the money

[AAndrew]

Not a chance if my 3 drivers jacked tomorrow I would not replace! I love my job but the companies I work for not so much

[Gariaxp]

Not a chance if my 3 drivers jacked tomorrow I would not replace! I love my job but the companies I work for not so much

that's obviously your fault.not a very good transport manager

[AAndrew]

Not a chance if my 3 drivers jacked tomorrow I would not replace! I love my job but the companies I work for not so much

that's obviously your fault.not a very good transport manager

how do you work that out ?????

[andy.horja]

Yes if you want stress and paying more out than you earn

[darren_BB]

The Tipper game was finished 15 years

[Jayogue]

f**k no.

[Louisio]

Definitely not unless you’ve got a contract written up before you even start . And there not worth the paper they’re written on either

[walship]

Go for it…

[IvanAlert]

Dont listen to others just go for it mate

[Green.Naive]

god no

[steveyuni]

Never a good time son Simple either you have what it takes or not

[PalmerBoz]

If your happy just making a wage then all good, think the days of A big profit at the end of the year is a issue, depends how lucky you are with brakedowns, tyres and work supply

[paul.mitro]

Buy a truck start a YouTube channel make a fortune
Works for trucker Tim

[mountainNate]

Buy a truck start a YouTube channel make a fortune
Works for trucker Tim

the guys a

[Karl_Red]

Buy a truck start a YouTube channel make a fortune
Works for trucker Tim

ashville got everyone's attention saying he can make 50k a month turnover

[grayou]

Buy a truck start a YouTube channel make a fortune
Works for trucker Tim

ashville got everyone's attention saying he can make 50k a month turnover

but probably running on £49,999 a month costs

[Frankho]

Buy a truck start a YouTube channel make a fortune
Works for trucker Tim

ashville got everyone's attention saying he can make 50k a month turnover

turnover is vanity net profit is sanity

[james_code]

Started with a 6wheeler 2 year ago and with in 12 months i had to buy a 8 wheeler to keep up with business best thing I ever did being an owner driver just dnt set your self to high to start with take the work as comes you'll never make millions granted but if you enjoy go for it

[michaero]

It’s hard I’ve been an owner driver for a year now and there’s not much in it if I was thinking sensible I’d be better off selling the unit and trailer and driving for someone but it’s an itch I love to scratch so here it will stay

[Markinol]

It’s hard I’ve been an owner driver for a year now and there’s not much in it if I was thinking sensible I’d be better off selling the unit and trailer and driving for someone but it’s an itch I love to scratch so here it will stay

get onto Breedon see if they can use you. Good rates on the artic, doing ok on the 8 leggers

[michaero]

It’s hard I’ve been an owner driver for a year now and there’s not much in it if I was thinking sensible I’d be better off selling the unit and trailer and driving for someone but it’s an itch I love to scratch so here it will stay

get onto Breedon see if they can use you. Good rates on the artic, doing ok on the 8 leggers

I might just mark I am moving grain and lime about at the mo

[Markinol]

It’s hard I’ve been an owner driver for a year now and there’s not much in it if I was thinking sensible I’d be better off selling the unit and trailer and driving for someone but it’s an itch I love to scratch so here it will stay

get onto Breedon see if they can use you. Good rates on the artic, doing ok on the 8 leggers

I might just mark I am moving grain and lime about at the mo

canny few boats on to Sunderland Seaham, drop us a message tomo mate see what numbers I can get you

[ashle_mo]

Yes

[antherco]

Nope

[ashle_mo]

Them who are saying no are scared of graft or ain't chasing the work and expecting it to. Come to. Them... You get f**k all for free in life you gotta earn it if that mean doing the shite others won't do coz they think there above it then there is your work. Do the sh*t build a reputation leave the doubters and ney sayers waiting for the work to. Come to them while your workin

[SidFor]

Hell no

[lukeeraiz]

Wing it bro!!! Go big or go home

[Peter.Matter]

Wing it bro!!! Go big or go home

you've been doing too much business

[lukeeraiz]

Wing it bro!!! Go big or go home

you've been doing too much business

gotta get amongst it mate

[Peter.Matter]

Wing it bro!!! Go big or go home

you've been doing too much business

gotta get amongst it mate

exactly mate. You'll get out what you put in

[lukeeraiz]

you've been doing too much business

gotta get amongst it mate

exactly mate. You'll get out what you put in

if that was true id be retired somewhere

[Chris_Choice]

Its no bed of roses.
But your incharge, work and earn.
Possibly tough times ahead and winters coming so may be wait till spring and see what works like.

[mark.vash]

There’s no time like just now

[Ed7ducept]

If your a grafter and like long hours go for it pal if not don’t even think about it

[farriz]

Tipper work has gone quite, so this isn’t the right time to consider becoming an owner driver

[NeNarrative]

Stick to just putting ur card in and letting it park it’s self on a Friday, from wat I know of it it’s nothing but chew

[ThomasPro]

NO

[Bisheels]

NO !!!!

[David55]

Not a good time

[AshB1298]

Not a good time

anything for sale yet?

[Tomello]

Go for it lad ,ul always have money, wont b ur own but spend away to f**k

[Chrisand]

dole office incoming

[james_code]

dole office incoming

u love it

[Chrisand]

dole office incoming

u love it

yeh love wagons that’s why am stacking salt with a jcb an look at all my wagons out of my window

[james_code]

dole office incoming

u love it

yeh love wagons that’s why am stacking salt with a jcb an look at all my wagons out of my window

[tony+epoii]

No

[Joshin33]

No time like the present me personally have a go see what happens you either lose or make somthing of it

[Willium]

Depends on where you are and what you have been offered, if it's a quarry contract take it to an accountant/solicitor for their opinion, as others have said quarries are tied up at the moment and could find you are trying to pay for a truck on half a days work. Muckshifft is cut-throat every man and his dog got a grab now and forcing rates down same with road planning running trucks at a loss just to sell the material. Bulker game is ok but good work is scarce with a lot of the big boys running all week on backload rates if you like sitting around for free try getting in on the grain/harvest work. If it's HS2 then the works there but what's the plan after it's finished there will be a lot of people fitting for very little. If it's something you want then have a go it might work well for you and your situation wife might be in a good job or you might have a smallholding or something to supplement the income when it's quiet, or if you're out in the stick's buy a tractor and dump trailer run on cherry no rules and fill your boots.

[Danny_wiak]

1970 was a good time. Would never do it today even if I had age on my side again

[cliexpr]

I was an owner driver for 11 years. Don't do it! They're strangling the rates and have done for years. You're as well or if not better off driving for someone else without the headache!
It also depends what plant or Quarry you're working out of. I'm glad to be out of it. Years ago there was a decent living to made but not now.

[martinmed]

Having read most of the comments some of what people say very true there isn’t a lot of money in it but there is money to be made. Get a good start with no serious breakdowns find some good work/payment terms and work hard. I started in 2010 with 1 my 7th one will be on the road in September and all were brand new to me. Would I do it all again now? Probably not with the price fuel/tyres wages. Fuel this week £1.19/ litre when I started 2010 80p big difference and the rates aren’t a lot better!! Best luck pal

[AnRaw]

I’m sorry I’ve heard enough, anyone who thinks they can make more than money minimum wage running wagons either is very silly or completely and utterly stupid. Fuel price through roof, insurance through roof, decent garage labour rates through roof, finance road tax everything’s getting dearer and haulage rates stay the same
Haulage industry is dead….wake up is it not blatantly obvious to people that government has strangled the road haulage industry to death
All drivers on here complaining they want massive money wages
Wagons not making money to start with especially when you ring up……I’ve had a blow out neck end of £600 out window
I’ve ripped gates off in a customers yard and all rest of the utter cluster fucks drivers doo regularly
But driver still wants £800 plus a week after he’s smashed wagon up and it’s earnt nowt
No ones perfect but wagon games dead
Haulage rates crap
Drivers want daft money
Want a brand new wagon then wreck it
If you think there’s money to be made then you need a cat scan

[mcnabond]

Its not a good time

[paux]

Game of chance

[Smiiani]

Had one in mid 90s, found the same, paying out more than got in. Rates needed doubled or trebled just to make it worthwhile, they ain't going to do that.

[rob_volvo]

Mate I looked into is up until 3 weeks ago for both 8 wheelers and artics and my research always drew me back to being a self employed drive contracting like agencies but for myself was less headaches driving other peeps wagons and making seriously decent coin to and there is an abundance of work around if you're willing to put the graft in