Tip: Regular oil changes and grease jobs are the cheapest mechanics you can hire.
9. You Should Know How To Maintain Your Equipment
The most constant owner operator theme is how to maintain your equipment.
So, in that direction keep in mind that you won’t have to necessarily do the overall work. But in addition you will have to know what the mechanic is doing.
Thereupon, if a leased owner operator does not have the required knowledge he can get ripped off by reputable dealers.
Tip: Try to find a shop whose mechanics behave as if your truck is a person.
10. If You Become A Leased Owner Operator Remember: Trucking Companies Are Facing Endless Freight
Actually trucking companies have endless freight that needs to be hauled and are always looking for truck drivers to haul it.
Straight proportionally, you as a leased owner operator should remember not to feel obligated to accept a load from a broker or agent. Brokers and agents every now and then are claiming that they won’t come back to you. Nevertheless, leave those thought aside, because you are not obligated to serve them.
