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Originally Posted by Double L
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Originally Posted by BigDiesel
Graduate High School, turn 18, 19, 20, 21 years of age and during that time go to college.... You are putting the cart wayyyyyyy in front of the horse.....
Whats wrong with thinking ahead? Atleast I plan on getting a degree in diesel mechanics, you know I had this dream since I was a little kid and I'm not gonna let you stop me, people like you just make me more determined with ignorant comments like that. Honestly I don't see the point in getting a degree in business if I plan on taking accounting, business tech, and working in a business setting for co-op. I don't see why I should waste thousands of dollars for a degree when I can do that stuff for FREE in high school. The only thing I feel that is worth taking is the diesel mechanics cause I'll save myself alot of money on repairs in my opinion and I don't plan on getting married or having kids anytime soon so more money for me. Don't get me wrong going to college is a good thing but I already got a plan in mind. You know common sense will tell any new owner operator/small business owner not to buy a fancy owner op spec truck with chrome and lights, I need to save on all the money I can and a simple fleet truck would fit the bill cause I'm not wasting time and money keeping it polished. I'm about making money so for the first couple years all the money I'm gonna make is going into the company and I don't see the need to have lights and chrome, that doesn't bring in the paycheck. I'm sure GMAN and Steve Booth will back me up on this. Only chrome I plan on adding would be helf fenders and on the mudflaps. Can't forget a set of straight pipes as well!
Kid, I admire your Get-R-Done attitude. Here is a thought for you. Get your schooling done first. That includes your trade course. Then try driving as a company driver for a OTR company to get the feel of the industry. After a couple of years, miles on the road, and diesel in your blood, the go buy your rig, and have at it. You'll be thankful you did with the experience to back you up when you go O/O. And your insurance rates will be drastically lower with a couple of years under your belt. Call around for rates.....
If you change your mind while your a company driver, think of all of the extra money you will have to try something else, instead of wasting it on buying a rig before you know what you really want.
When I was 17, I wanted to become a fireman. Still could if I wanted to. I also stated I would never marry........got married at 18, and still married for over 22 years.
When you decide to go on your own, you will find it's a different world. And things change is mere seconds.
Many people have learned to drive a truck. Very few become truck drivers.
Good luck.:wink:
RoadHog, is that a hicky on her belly? :lol: :lol: