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Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver). Just want to know the best route to get business.
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Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
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Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
is there any agency or haulage operators platform to go?
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:59 am
Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
is there any agency or haulage operators platform to go?
theirs a site that you can bid on work never used it myself but the payments are usually the same
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there is one. 3k a year. No payment plans. From what I’ve heard it’s crap as well
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Haulage Exchange. To have an access you need to pay for a whole year in advance. Last year was 2k plus VAT.
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Arturinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:02 pm Haulage Exchange. To have an access you need to pay for a whole year in advance. Last year was 2k plus VAT.
thank you.
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Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
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Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:03 pm
Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
amazon relay
thank you
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Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:03 pm
Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
amazon relay
yh 1.30 per mile 😂😂
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TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:04 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:03 pm
Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
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yh 1.30 per mile 😂😂
really???
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Griffinn wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:05 pm
TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:04 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:03 pm

amazon relay
yh 1.30 per mile 😂😂
really???
yes
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TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:05 pm
Griffinn wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:05 pm
TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:04 pm

yh 1.30 per mile 😂😂
really???
yes
not always. Pick and choose we've done several this week over £4/mile
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Richarkk wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:09 pm
TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:05 pm
Griffinn wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:05 pm

really???
yes
not always. Pick and choose we've done several this week over £4/mile
and how far did u go?. 50 miles be honest now because it won't be 250 miles!!!
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TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:10 pm
Richarkk wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:09 pm
TimCrim wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:05 pm

yes
not always. Pick and choose we've done several this week over £4/mile
and how far did u go?. 50 miles be honest now because it won't be 250 miles!!!
actually we had a couple longer than that. But I will admit you have to be right time right place and whoever you have in the office needs to be on the ball
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Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
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Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:58 am Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
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Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
what work plateform is this please?
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
what work plateform is this please?
Amazon relay
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
what work plateform is this please?
Baronwookd pays 2.20 all trips loaded, 2.00 empty
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
what work plateform is this please?
Generally we don't under 2.30
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
what work plateform is this please?
My opinion, not advice, start on relay, pays weekly, get fuel cards, fuel now 1.23 £ to help you stabilize.
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Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
where you get that price from?
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Alanex wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm
Barberce wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:12 pmlook this
where you get that price from?
Platform relay amazon
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If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
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Garrancy wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
thank you
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Garrancy wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
I'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
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Webbro wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pm
Garrancy wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
I'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
with my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pm
Webbro wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pm
Garrancy wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
I'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
with my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?
Yes. The operator cpc.
I'd do that before proceeding. If you're unaware of the requirements you've a steep learning curve ahead of you.
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Garrancy wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pm
Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pm
Webbro wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pm

I'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
with my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?
Yes. The operator cpc.
I'd do that before proceeding. If you're unaware of the requirements you've a steep learning curve ahead of you.
thank you
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:18 pm
Garrancy wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pm
Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pm

with my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?
Yes. The operator cpc.
I'd do that before proceeding. If you're unaware of the requirements you've a steep learning curve ahead of you.
thank you
you can do the TM CPC as a 2 week course in a class room, which if you've no experience I'd strongly recommend
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You need to be talking to companies in your local area. Put some time into ringing around or dropping in with a card/flyer
You’re not going to build a business off Facebook and online platforms. They’re useful for finding loads home and top up work when quiet but that’s it really
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1ST payment you received after 2 month.
1 truck you need extra 25k in your account to cover-up diesel and maintenance and your wages.
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Kilpinfo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:20 pm 1ST payment you received after 2 month.
1 truck you need extra 25k in your account to cover-up diesel and maintenance and your wages.
I would say 20k just for fuel
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Maxonic wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:21 pm
Kilpinfo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:20 pm 1ST payment you received after 2 month.
1 truck you need extra 25k in your account to cover-up diesel and maintenance and your wages.
I would say 20k just for fuel
Yes this true.
Better drive for some one and enjoy your life.
Owner driver long prison self
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Isn't the best time to enter the market. The country is facing recession. No Job out there. Watch out carefully. All the best 👍
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Griffinn wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:22 pm Isn't the best time to enter the market. The country is facing recession. No Job out there. Watch out carefully. All the best 👍
thank you. Im planning against June. Just gathering information that could be of help along the way.
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Griffinn wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:22 pm Isn't the best time to enter the market. The country is facing recession. No Job out there. Watch out carefully. All the best 👍
Some may say the opposite! Blood on the streets buy property!
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1st go buy scania V8 and trailer 2nd ring Tesco Morrison Sainsbury’s there always looking for subbys 3rd make sure you keep 30k in bank for first 2 months 4th this time next year you could be millionaire
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Gisbour wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:25 pm 1st go buy scania V8 and trailer 2nd ring Tesco Morrison Sainsbury’s there always looking for subbys 3rd make sure you keep 30k in bank for first 2 months 4th this time next year you could be millionaire
Really? You making me smile
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Gisbour wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:25 pm 1st go buy scania V8 and trailer 2nd ring Tesco Morrison Sainsbury’s there always looking for subbys 3rd make sure you keep 30k in bank for first 2 months 4th this time next year you could be millionaire
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Gisbour wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:25 pm 1st go buy scania V8 and trailer 2nd ring Tesco Morrison Sainsbury’s there always looking for subbys 3rd make sure you keep 30k in bank for first 2 months 4th this time next year you could be millionaire
the past part made me laugh :lol:
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:26 pm
Gisbour wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:25 pm 1st go buy scania V8 and trailer 2nd ring Tesco Morrison Sainsbury’s there always looking for subbys 3rd make sure you keep 30k in bank for first 2 months 4th this time next year you could be millionaire
Really? You making me smile
Yes Really you double shift the lorry 7 days week one week and .6 days the next💪💪💪
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My honest opinion is start with getting your transport managers CPC, it will give you a much clearer view on not only haulage but as a general business responsibility’s. Once you’ve got that I’m sure you’ll have made up your mind completely on what way you’d like to approach the industry.
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The biggest thing is to have balls, big balls and be willing to work 24/7 not just driving but sorting out loads invoices after a year of doing it you might land a more permanent contract with a chain but before anything 30k put to one side to cover costs
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Not the best time to be thinking of doing that buddy, unless you have some good work lined up !!
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Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
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Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
thanks
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:35 pm
Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
thanks
I'm simply being honest, it's not a good business to be in, especially now, especially when you cab earn £800+ per week on some firms direct.
Try Chris Frost Transport Solutions, he's a good bloke to work for, he rarely advertises for drivers, that's a good sign.
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Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
yeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contacts
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Mallabou wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:36 pm
Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
yeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contacts
it's mostly foreigners coming over here thinking they can make millions, it's a pipe dream at best.
You can drive machinery on building sites for £900-1000 per week, 8-9 hours a day be home before tea time.
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Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:37 pm
Mallabou wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:36 pm
Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
yeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contacts
it's mostly foreigners coming over here thinking they can make millions, it's a pipe dream at best.
You can drive machinery on building sites for £900-1000 per week, 8-9 hours a day be home before tea time.
My uncle was owner operator for 30 years until he retired built a reputable business but it was hard graft to say the least even then they were times he thought not worth it anymore, my brother in law was also a owner with a fleet of 6 doing continental, after 15 years gave it up and now drives for a company as he's semi retired plenty of blood sweat and a sh1t load of tears
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Mallabou wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:37 pm
Codrinte wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:37 pm
Mallabou wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:36 pm

yeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contacts
it's mostly foreigners coming over here thinking they can make millions, it's a pipe dream at best.
You can drive machinery on building sites for £900-1000 per week, 8-9 hours a day be home before tea time.
My uncle was owner operator for 30 years until he retired built a reputable business but it was hard graft to say the least even then they were times he thought not worth it anymore, my brother in law was also a owner with a fleet of 6 doing continental, after 15 years gave it up and now drives for a company as he's semi retired plenty of blood sweat and a sh1t load of tears
hard pill to swallow. Thanks for this information. I must thread with care.
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Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
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Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
good man
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Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
I'd say get 10 years experience before even think about becoming an owner driver yes it's rewarding at times but be prepared for the crappy contract you take on that have problems in paying their out there
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Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
well said I think. I started as owner driver in 2007, now have 8 trucks and trailers and built up great working relationships with clients and subbies plus have a good living, don’t live like David Beckham but satisfied. Check out companies where you can subbie and try different work. Often traction only so don’t have to buy and maintain own trailer. Some subbie work is shit, often the biggest company are the worst. Smaller companies are more sympathetic to the owner driver. I have subbie regularly. They know the work and rates up front and pay them a months work at the end of the following month without fail even if I don’t get pay until after then.
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Phillion wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:43 pm
Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
well said I think. I started as owner driver in 2007, now have 8 trucks and trailers and built up great working relationships with clients and subbies plus have a good living, don’t live like David Beckham but satisfied. Check out companies where you can subbie and try different work. Often traction only so don’t have to buy and maintain own trailer. Some subbie work is shit, often the biggest company are the worst. Smaller companies are more sympathetic to the owner driver. I have subbie regularly. They know the work and rates up front and pay them a months work at the end of the following month without fail even if I don’t get pay until after then.
I think if it was easy everyone would do it ! Fair play to ya nice to hear someone with a positive vibe about the job ! Yes it’s tuff yes we’re under paid but its always put food on my table and roof over my head 👍
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Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
that pretty well sums it up, only thing I would say different is seriously think of rental truck or a fairly short lease with r and m {make sure from reputable company} has advantage leaves more working capital available and you take variables out of your costs. been owner driver since 1987
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Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
in my 25rh year and probably couldn’t put it better my self, and even have the V8 because no one else would buy me one !! ( can’t say I’d have another one though due to fuel prices), I would never put anyone off the idea, just make sure they do have plenty o reserves and don’t expect to get rich overnight mentality!!
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Nelsonnx wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:45 pm
Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
in my 25rh year and probably couldn’t put it better my self, and even have the V8 because no one else would buy me one !! ( can’t say I’d have another one though due to fuel prices), I would never put anyone off the idea, just make sure they do have plenty o reserves and don’t expect to get rich overnight mentality!!
thank you
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Ianermo wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck! 👍👍
good advice but you’ll need at least £40k
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I would personally not bother until next year as the industry is on its arse, I started in 2021 and I’ve stood one truck and just about keeping the other one running, I’m borderline packing it in to be honest
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Don't do it the industry is on its knees I have 2 trucks parked up.
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Dunnep wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:47 pm Don't do it the industry is on its knees I have 2 trucks parked up.
Hi check your inbox we might be able to help you with the work.
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Cyrill40 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:50 pm
Dunnep wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:47 pm Don't do it the industry is on its knees I have 2 trucks parked up.
Hi check your inbox we might be able to help you with the work.
i have 1 parked as well can you text me more info please
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Stefandi wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:51 pm
Cyrill40 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:50 pm
Dunnep wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:47 pm Don't do it the industry is on its knees I have 2 trucks parked up.
Hi check your inbox we might be able to help you with the work.
i have 1 parked as well can you text me more info please
Haha 😄 sure please check your inbox let me know your location i'll try my best to provide you help.
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Snap! I’m thinking maybe cpc transport managers course then work towards applying for o licence
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TomDom wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:54 pm Snap! I’m thinking maybe cpc transport managers course then work towards applying for o licence
i have class 1 Licence
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Mydehne81 wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:55 pm
TomDom wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:54 pm Snap! I’m thinking maybe cpc transport managers course then work towards applying for o licence
i have class 1 Licence
that's not enough, you need cpc transport manager course to run transport company or hire someone who has cpc manager.
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TomDom wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:54 pm Snap! I’m thinking maybe cpc transport managers course then work towards applying for o licence
Don't do it, it's far too much cash to be laying out, buy a property instead, and rent it out, let someone else pay the mortgage
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TomDom wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:54 pm Snap! I’m thinking maybe cpc transport managers course then work towards applying for o licence
where is best for first time HGV finance
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Buy a 770s spec’d up to the nines and sub for maritime on containers or amazon relay you’ll make a packet mate don’t listen to everyone else
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