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Originally Posted by coastie (Post 433307)

I came back out driving with the goal of going O/O. I put in the request to go home today to empty out my Company truck, to come back out as an O/O for the same Company. They are not the best for an O/O but they have been good to me as a Company Driver. And after talking to others O/O with the Company they are doing good also.

Leasing on is only a stepping stone, now working on the second Goal, going fully independent with own authority. But first I willl need to save a few more bucks.

Best of luck to you Shipmate! ;)

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Originally Posted by Rawlco (Post 433553)

Good luck Coastie.

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Originally Posted by devildice (Post 433562)

Best of luck to you Shipmate! ;)

Thank you Rawlco and devildice.

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Originally Posted by GMAN (Post 433547)

I met an owner operator with Dart who did one of their lease purchase programs. He is the first guy that I recall having met who actually completed his lease and owns the truck. When I spoke with him he had just leased another truck from them and was planning on staying with Dart. I don't recommend the lease purchase programs with any carrier but I suppose the reason I still remember him is because he told me that he completed his lease and was doing well. That was a number of years ago.

Yes I agree, and I also learn that from these forum, not to lease a truck from who gets your freight. Plus I had 2 other factors I seen why not to.

1. Their cost compared to outside source. I'll be saving 200.00+ per month by getting it other than the Company I work for, or any other Company plan.

2. If I choose to switch Companies, I will not loose the truck, it will go with me. If I was doing the Lease Purchase, I loose the truck and everything I paid into it.

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Originally Posted by coastie (Post 433571)

I knew a fellow "swabbie" would be using his head.....:lol: Those are 2 main reasons why I got my equipment from an "outside" source.

Well I finishing up my first full week running in my own truck. Lot has happen, and many miles has passed.

Since I took the Helm of the Truck, I been DOT, Hit, And given an Over weight ticket, and DOT again. Been to MO, To TX, and out to Calif and now on my way back to Texas.

But first I willl need to save a few more bucks.

save a lot more bucks.

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Originally Posted by coastie (Post 437667)

I see that you have gotten off to quite a start, coastie.

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Originally Posted by coastie (Post 437667)

Dang, hell of a way to start off.....btw, you do remember that it's a "truck" and not a ship right? :lol:

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Originally Posted by GMAN (Post 437704)

I see that you have gotten off to quite a start, coastie.

Yes but every thing cool. 3700 miles first week.

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Originally Posted by devildice (Post 437721)

Dang, hell of a way to start off.....btw, you do remember that it's a "truck" and not a ship right? :lol:

What do you mean it not a ship? hahahahaha

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Originally Posted by coastie (Post 437809)

What do you mean it not a ship? hahahahaha

With your luck being so good out the gate, maybe you should hand some rubber fenders over the side :rofl:

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Originally Posted by devildice (Post 437816)

With your luck being so good out the gate, maybe you should hand some rubber fenders over the side :rofl:

HAHAHAHAHAHA Well I do not think I'll need to do that. Just a few small problems and nothing I can not handle. It going to be a piece of cake.