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Gemstone · 06-14-2011, 04:18 PM

"Owner operators have the same kind of overhead in that they also have to absorb insurance and all maintenance costs in addition to the regular costs of operation"...

No argument there, but what they don't have is the cost associated with multiple freight yards, real estate, back room employees, and the cost of the entire fleet of trucks....not saying they have it easy, just that their cost structure should be less than that of a freight company.

I do agree that the best option would seem be a fellow RV'er, whose insurance would allow this type of activity.

Regards
Gemstone

06-14-2011, 04:18 PM	#12
Gemstone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boydton, VA Posts: 443	"Owner operators have the same kind of overhead in that they also have to absorb insurance and all maintenance costs in addition to the regular costs of operation"... No argument there, but what they don't have is the cost associated with multiple freight yards, real estate, back room employees, and the cost of the entire fleet of trucks....not saying they have it easy, just that their cost structure should be less than that of a freight company. I do agree that the best option would seem be a fellow RV'er, whose insurance would allow this type of activity. Regards Gemstone __________________ No longer on the road.