Iv'e been lurking on CAD for about 8 months now, doing some research.
There is a lot of good info here but I am still trying to decide if I want
to get back into trucking. Iv'e looked at many different company's and
since I haven't been on the road for twenty years I have to start as a
Newb.
I'm 48 yrs. old and I have a chance to retire from my present job, and
the only other job I ever had was hauling cars back in the mid 80's. I
only drove for a short while, I was laid off from my present job at the
time.
But the reason I'm posting on this Forum is I have a chance to drive
for an Owner Operator, whom happens to be my Brother inlaw. His
offer is to pay me 50% of what the truck nets. He pulls for a small
Refer co. and owns his own Trailer. He gets paid by percentage which
77%.
I was wondering if some of you guys might give me your opinion on
his offer?
The truck and trailer are both paid for. It,s a 2002 Freigtliner Classic
XL with 1 Million miles on it. It has a Cat C15 engine. I only mention
this because if there are any mechanical problems it will surely reduce
the net income for the week. He did say if the engine went out he
would just replace it.
He says he grossed $250,000 last year. I would also appreciate your
opinion on that number, does it sound realistic to you?
Thanks in advance, Bill