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If you’ve contemplated becoming a long or short haul truck driver but weren’t sure whether to work for a company or work on your own, there are many factors to consider. Fortunately, either way you go, truck driving is a profession in demand.
Make Money on Your Schedule
You know how much money you need to earn to make ends meet, so you can set your own schedule accordingly. If you’re saving to buy a house, you can find loads and work as much as possible to meet that goal. On the other hand, if you have another source of income, like a working spouse, and you need to take time off to help a relative, you have that option.
Drive What You Want
When you work for a company, you may have to drive whatever vehicle they need you to. You may have to get extra endorsements on your license to keep your job. When you are an owner operator, however, you buy or lease your own rig – the rig you really want. There is no pressure to drive a truck that you’re not comfortable with.
Bring Your Own Friend
Owner operators get to bring friends whereas company drivers generally do not. Imagine bringing your significant other on a trip across the country. If your child has off from school, he or she can be your traveling companion for a few days. You may even be able to pick up a little extra money transporting a college student back to school. If you’re looking for a canine companion to share your journey, there are many breeds that are especially good travelers including adaptable chihuahuas if you like the little guys to couch-potato Great Danes if you prefer a beast.
Being an owner operator may not be right for every truck driver because the start-up costs are high, but there are definite advantages for working for yourself.
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