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Another from last year (8-23-2011) that I did for one of the local owner-operator drivers that I used to see frequently at Ft. Campbell. He had washed his truck a few days prior to returning for another load, still looking clean with the exception of a healthy dose of bugs across the bumper, grille, mirror-backs and windshield. Once I began "cleaning" his truck in Photoshop, I couldn't stop, though it did provide a healthy dose of PS-exercise at the time.... ;-)
Fred Lay decided to end his career as an Owner Operator after this horrendous accident on the A604 northbound at Thrapston in1984
An International ProStar Plus poses in a Dallas-area parking lot for a quick photo, to be used for a magazine cover. www.addmedia.com
A customized Peterbilt Model 379 parked outside of a club in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas. www.addmedia.com
An International 9900 Eagle occupies both lanes of "old Route 7" in Southern Ohio, a road that's no longer in use. www.addmedia.com
blog.freightaccess.com/?p=298 Brad Hollister of Freight Access, Inc. offers Advice for Owner Operators to Operate a Successful Trucking Firm.
To evaluate virtually any business operation one ought to draw out the main difference between its income and expenditures. The real difference between the two makes up about the profitability of a organization. In case there is the owner operator careers, the earnings are calculated from the paid mileage each month. Along with the costs could include the installment for 18 wheeler and also trailer installments, licenses and permits, tolls, Fuel cost, insurance, maintenance and repairs, road along with Fuel tax, office expenditures, factoring services and salaries. The difference within the two should give an owner operator its profit from the business.
In the event the outlay is reduced, the income is immediately increased as well as as a result the profit. Few crucial business techniques to generate profits for owner operators and small Freight fleets:
In depth research of the benefits as well as downsides of the industry: You can't jump into this with your head first. If you have experience as a truck driver and you already know the industry well then you may look ahead towards it. Nonetheless, for anyone who is brand new to the marketplace you will need to do your own research before starting with the venture. Virtually all calculations and feasibility has to be kept in mind. Emergency Fund: For an owner operator operation to perform easily as well as climb the ladder of achievement it is a must to maintain an emergency fund. In the case of the truck breakdown or virtually any other disaster you can utilize the account to fix the problem so that you are able to get back to highways soon to avoid additional loss.
Adequate use of Freight Marketplace: Together with modern innovations you can utilize the services of load boards by large located on the online. This could assist your truck keep working on the highway. With its regular use you will not have to depend on the standard methods of personal approach. You may directly get exposure to better deals as well as loads readily available for hauling. Dealing with Deadhauls & Head Hauls: Sometimes it becomes inevitable in order to avoid empty trucks along with you need to carry shipments to such dead areas. In this case you need to increase your pay per miles so that the deal comes out to be profitable for you. If this doesn’t work out and also you are in a circumstance to afford to sit idle for a day than do not take the load along with wait for a much better business deal.
Factoring as well as Insurance Services: If you could employ a person who can handle your organization accounts such as receivables and also collections then you should not avail factoring services. This would likely improve your profit margin. Similarly before taking up an insurance do market research and obtain the best offer in it. Negotiate Well: You would likely maximize your profit if you negotiate with the clients along with agents well. Generally calculate the minimum level below which you might not finalize the deal. As you need work the businesses along with agents too need you. Be flexible yet not too much, make your objectives clear. To become a successful Owner Operator Driver you must have determination in addition to a set plan of actions as well as business knowledge. You can only be successful if you'd like to be successful.
Truck Drivers and Owner Operators already find making a profit in the trucking industry before the introduction of FMCSA Legislation such as CSA 2010 and many other pending legislation. Freight Access, Inc. offers some tips to help make small carriers and Owner Operators more profitable.
Brad Hollister is an Experienced Transportation Executive with a passion for Business Development through innovation, process improvement, and technology. Feel free to contact me with any inquiries, opportunities, or suggestions.
A customized Freightliner Coronado road tractor parked outside of a club in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas. www.addmedia.com
Photographer: Roni Moye
Location: Houston LTL Terminal
City/State: Houston, TX
Caption: Truck load to Edmonton, AB - Owner Operator Super Fleet