Not having the experience will bite in your a$$ here. It is going to be very hard to get some insurance company to give you a policy. I don't know for sure about this 300 miles radius insurance but you might want to look into it. I have been driving trucks for 18 years and I would not buy a truck unless I am guaranteed $100,000 bring home pay not gross pay. I know that is impossible for me so thats why I drive for a company. Before you try your luck as an O/O drive for a company for at least 5-10 yrs get your dollars lined up and as you drive for that company try to keep a list of potential clients you may want to pull for. My dad is an O/O and he is doing well but he said the slow freight is not a problem for him its the fuel prices. The good thing for him is all the kids are grown, the house is paid for, and truck and trailer is paid for but he said if had kids and house and truck payments he would have left a long time ago. Please do not rush into a decision that could ruinig you credit, finaces, and most important your life please just drive for a company' you can found a company that will hire you. You can make good money as a company driver, I made $44,000 last year and will make over $45,000 this year.
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