Any O/O truckers out there?

[marty_scher]

Im burnt on my current career, looking for something different and I do have some driving experience (Cement mixer, tri axle dump - 15 years ago).<br /><br />FedEx is looking for an O/O of a small 12' under truck in North Carolina, for ground deliveries and claims you can gross $60k year.<br /><br />I don't expect to get rich here and I'm aware that the O/O business has been hit hard (like most every other business), but it is supposed to rebound as the economy picks up.<br /><br />Any of you pros see this as a feasible start (I'll need to get a truck) and at least attempt to make end meet? Any other ideas to get started?<br /><br />Am I crazy?<br /><br />Marty

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Any O/O truckers out there?

You can make a small fortune at o/o but you will have to start out with a large one to do it.<br /><br />seriously just drive for a company i did for years and now my wifes son-in-law does and is home every friday morn and leaves sun night pays taxes on around 50 grand a year not bad for a transportation engineer

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: Any O/O truckers out there?

i think since mid 90's this occupation has come back to generate a good living. i can't say from first hand knowledge, but the 3 short yrs i worked for roadway loading/yard switching, the guys i knew made a pretty dam good living. hard work, but if it pays, why not? i do know 2 friends that started in the last 15yrs and they do better than the avg grunt. both have their own houses, 1 has a huge house- works for walmart, regular shift, home every night. runs from GA to FL and back every day. the other works a city route, home every night. maybe SBN can offer some insight on this also, since he drove.<br /><br />i know ups, fedex, roadway, other big service co's do pay well. back in late 80's i started out at $15+/hr(15.75?) loading the trucks.

 

[ndemge]

Re: Any O/O truckers out there?

Our fedex ground drivers are O/O here in ST. Louis.... Both have nice step vans they have bought. They seem happy, and they say it pays pretty well. (have the same drivers for 2 years, start to get to know them)<br /><br />Fedex paid for the graphics for their trucks. They said they gave them big white tarps to cover the sides if they ever use the truck for non-personal use.<br /><br />(just tell your friends you can't use it for personal use or your gonna be the one EVYERONE calls for help when they move!)