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Cool Hand · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 15

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Okay, so I made a stupid post, wondering about Fleece Purchase programs...*slap self*

But I still need to know: is there a way to get on the road, doing long distances, but only part time, as in two weeks a month?

How do-able is the idea of purchasing a truck and then only driving when I want? (I would like to travel by truck, but only part time) Can a guy make his payments and expenses that way?

If only I knew an O/O who wanted more time off and would let me take out his truck every once in a while while he stayed home...

I assume there are no Company Driver casual jobs out there for someone like me who has less than a year experience?

Thanks very much,
Luke

GMAN · Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 9282 Location: Tennessee

Luke, it sounds to me as though you are not a serious driver. Before most any owner operator or company is going to hire you to drive part time, as you suggest, is after you gain a couple of years experience. Most will not be able to cover you with their insurance. Even if insurance would cover you, they would be taking a considerable risk in allowing an inexperienced driver behind the wheel. Before you can lease a truck to a carrier, you will need at least 6 month's to 1 year minimum experience. If you have the money, you can get your own authority. Insurance will eat you alive on rates and will probably restrict you to a 300 mile radius and place limitations on type of freight you can haul. There have been 2 or 3 who have done the later on this forum. I would not recommend buying a truck and getting your authority without first having a few years of driving experience. The odds are against you. The best thing to do, if you want to become a commercial driver, is to commit to a year or two with a company so you can get some experience. Then you will be in a better position to find what you are seeking. You may not even like driving. Save your money until you have enough for a good down payment and working capital. It costs a lot to feed a truck. I have owned several. They are not cheap. Some costs go on whether the truck moves or not.

Cool Hand · Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 15

Gman you're absolutely right: I'm not a serious trucker. That's the whole purpose of the post: trying to find work for a non-serious trucker :D I don't have the time or inclination to drive full-time again.

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