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We don't recommend leasing or truck ownership.
You would probably find the information you're seeking on OOIDA's website.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OOIDA is an international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues that affect truckers. The over 150,000 members of OOIDA are men and women in all 50 states and Canada who collectively own and/or operate more than 240,000 individual heavy-duty trucks and small truck fleets.
The mission of OOIDA is to serve owner-operators, small fleets and professional truckers; to work for a business climate where truckers are treated equally and fairly; to promote highway safety and responsibility among all highway users; and to promote a better business climate and efficiency for all truck operators.
I get my health insurance through the obamacare marketplace. I pay over 400/ mo for health and dental.
It is definitely a huge expense for o/o that needs to be accounted for in the rates you charge.
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Im really wanting to try owner opetator for the money and indepedence but my current job has okay benefits , Are you owner operators able to find help with affordable health ? If not hows it affecting you is it still worth it?
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.