Having ur Own Authority, is it Worth it?

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  • @wwbbadventures
    @wwbbadventures 6 років тому +22

    I finally put in for my authority last week. So I will be up and running in the next few weeks..

    • @Berlyn_F
      @Berlyn_F 4 роки тому +1

      How’s your business so far

    • @wwbbadventures
      @wwbbadventures 4 роки тому

      It was good. I started it with a buddy and unfortunately I ended up leaving the company back in January. But he is still running just fine as far as I’m aware. I’m actually in the process of getting my authority by myself right now. I just took off a few months to go build ice roads in Alaska and clear my head. But I’m ready to get back after it now.

  • @benjaminbuton3632
    @benjaminbuton3632 6 років тому +13

    People don’t understand but even if you make the same amount as me while you work for a company and I have my authority I still win because IM IN CONTROL OF MY LIFE💪🏿💪🏿an that my friend is PRICELESS.Im GOING home VS CAN I go home 😂

    • @trilogy3x
      @trilogy3x 5 років тому

      Benjamin Weeks if you have your own truck and u lease on to a company you still choose when u go home they don’t own you most people lease on to companies because they have steady freight

    • @benjaminbuton3632
      @benjaminbuton3632 5 років тому +2

      Alec Billips Maybe so but as far as steady freight that’s a rumor because nothing is more steady than the load board.Its freight that needs to be moved everyday of the week.I pay 50.00 a Month for the DAT load board and the only time I’m not working is when I choose too.Worst case is just a long dead head but it’s definitely steady.At one point I was subscribed to 6 load boards but if you read the fine print they all are based off the DAT load board

    • @trilogy3x
      @trilogy3x 5 років тому +1

      Benjamin Weeks that’s good to know I heard about the dat board I plan on going to a owner operator company once I buy my own truck and use their authority for a while

    • @terrellp22
      @terrellp22 4 роки тому

      @@trilogy3x true but, it's nothing like accepting or declining loads, choosing what areas you want to run & do home time as much as long as you want under your own authority, I'm leased on to a company now & it's not all that, I can't wait to start my small trucking business soon

    • @trilogy3x
      @trilogy3x 4 роки тому

      @@terrellp22 it’ll be the same for me I was leasing to a company and i picked my own loads and declined loads and went where I wanted cuz they have they own load board it’s good enough for me until I wanna get my authority when it come to home time and all that it’s basically like having my own authority plus the load board lately since COVID has been kinda bad but it’s picked up I just feel like jumping straight into your own authority isn’t the best until you get some owner op experience

  • @truckdriver8310
    @truckdriver8310 6 років тому +5

    This Man speaking the Truth!!! Give him thumbs up every one

  • @wsmtrucker7187
    @wsmtrucker7187 6 років тому +8

    So true. I love having my own authority..

    • @belmonttate8798
      @belmonttate8798 6 років тому

      KrisTheLegalHustler CAN I MAKE MONEY WITH A DRIVER

  • @MegaSamco
    @MegaSamco 6 років тому +2

    To tell you the truth I’m loving this guy video day by day I can’t wait to talk to him soon his make me have confidence on what I’m planning to do. 17 year driving truck I think is time for me to try this thank you for the information.

  • @gregf1627
    @gregf1627 6 років тому +4

    Glad your not regreting your choice to go on your own!

  • @truckdriving_e581
    @truckdriving_e581 6 років тому +2

    so true. And great video very informative

  • @1tuffzx10
    @1tuffzx10 6 років тому +2

    Great video bruh, you said a lot without saying a lot, lol😂. Those of us who truly kno this game kno exactly what your sayin💪🏾💪🏾💯💯

  • @jovansalamone4065
    @jovansalamone4065 6 років тому +1

    Good video bro..thanks

  • @CrashRebootL3
    @CrashRebootL3 6 років тому +2

    good show, Ghost u are a smart cat.

  • @mistailluzionthatrucker2675
    @mistailluzionthatrucker2675 6 років тому +1

    Your my inspiration bro !!...keep doing you !

  • @bxgeneral23
    @bxgeneral23 6 років тому +2

    Great video been thinking of getting my own authority

    • @rhyno8644
      @rhyno8644 6 років тому

      Don't be fooled. Did he actually give you any real information. Does he know what he is talking about. How much experience does this gentleman actually have on the subject. "Getting it set up uhhh the right way".

  • @Justin-Wood
    @Justin-Wood 6 років тому +10

    Good video man. One thing I can say is don't do it just for the respect...the respect ain't worth it. Lol. Otherwise go for it with a plan.

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +2

      Woody amen bro without a plan running ur authority won’t succeed

    • @Justin-Wood
      @Justin-Wood 6 років тому +1

      It's taking me forever to be setup properly to get my own authority and in the end I might not do it cause I love the automation I have right now.

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +1

      Woody honestly knowing what I know about your authority and dealing with drivers I would of waited 1yr before adding a truck to it

  • @thought22331
    @thought22331 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the info!! enjoyed you dinner

  • @jerrychristensen9219
    @jerrychristensen9219 6 років тому

    Great advice !!!

  • @monroetruckingfamily7672
    @monroetruckingfamily7672 6 років тому +2

    Great Video and Advice.

  • @daytradepaid2387
    @daytradepaid2387 6 років тому

    Thanks for the help

  • @gregf1627
    @gregf1627 6 років тому +1

    That's the one reason I'm not on my own is the up front cost..

    • @trilogy3x
      @trilogy3x 5 років тому

      Greg F shit is expensive if u have multiple trucks

  • @chrischris4033
    @chrischris4033 6 років тому +3

    Stillhawgin, what software was you referring to about managing multiple trucks?
    Thanks bro,great video!!

  • @thollins6582
    @thollins6582 6 років тому +3

    Good video Boss but the one thing nobody really talks about regarding having your own authority is. COLLECTIONS

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому

      T Hollins factoring? Or Billing customers?

    • @thollins6582
      @thollins6582 6 років тому

      StillHawginTV Both

    • @thollins6582
      @thollins6582 6 років тому

      The reason why I say both because if u factor and the broker or direct customer doesn't pay the factoring company takes the money back from u.

  • @geeveg1
    @geeveg1 6 років тому +6

    I’m a FedEx Ground contractor. I’ve just got my authority to pull for amazon. I’ve been hearing having your authority isn’t worth it.

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +5

      Gee five it’s a love hate relationship it’s not for everyone but I enjoy the freedom of answering to no one

  • @prettylittlephotons
    @prettylittlephotons 6 років тому

    Good stuff Ghost. 👌

  • @jimmyjohnson9545
    @jimmyjohnson9545 6 років тому +2

    Fax’s! 💯

  • @thatdeltalife3700
    @thatdeltalife3700 6 років тому +1

    You never mentioned if it was still worth it or not tho I mean you talked about the cons but very Lil pros like how much you can make from having your own authority! No one knows about the huge rip off that a lot of these companies won’t tell what your actually getting paid for a load because you don’t have authority (basically your not the boss) but when you do have your authority you have access to a load board which allows you to see what you can really get paid for a load! So if you have a good broker or brokers that can keep you moving rather your in a sprinter straight truck or semi you could be looking any where from 15- to 20-30 or even 40 thousand a month easy with having your own authority! I recommend it for sure but you right tho make sure your prepared for the upfront cost because it ain’t cheap starting it up! Good luck everyone 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @alexsantiago357
    @alexsantiago357 6 років тому +2

    ALEXxpress checking in ghost

  • @Armannortheast
    @Armannortheast 6 років тому +2

    Question
    Do you have factoring ?
    Because broker not pay you in 24 hours?

  • @timalan333
    @timalan333 4 роки тому

    Hey man thanks for the video. This is exactly what I'm dealing with. First truck been CDL for 3 years. been doing my research and wanted to know would would be the difference in time and profit of me getting my own authority and hiring a dispatcher to handle freight and my drivers?

  • @deeb1504
    @deeb1504 6 років тому +2

    Great video. What software would you recommend to maintain organization?

    • @deeb1504
      @deeb1504 6 років тому

      Any recommendations?

  • @rollinghillstrucking
    @rollinghillstrucking 6 років тому +3

    How much capital did you have up before you got your own authority?

  • @tylerdavison188
    @tylerdavison188 6 років тому +1

    What is the best carrier to start out with as a beginner?

  • @kingneil8097
    @kingneil8097 6 років тому +1

    Should i start out with leasing with a company?
    Basically drive under someone else's authority? Whats the best east coast company
    I have a day cab

  • @kingjewelz_da_driver7012
    @kingjewelz_da_driver7012 6 років тому +1

    What's up man. I got questions I know you got answer what is the best way to start my own company I know the authority part but what else do I buy my truck right off our lease thanks bruh

  • @Demonte202
    @Demonte202 6 років тому +1

    How do you find people to drive your trucks

  • @Flipping_Assets
    @Flipping_Assets 4 роки тому +1

    Also who dispatches your company trucks? Just you?

  • @Armannortheast
    @Armannortheast 6 років тому +1

    How much insurance down payment
    I’m living in New York
    Which insurance company is cheap.
    I was company driver four years
    Now I’m owner operator lease under someone dot
    I decided to get my own authority
    I have dot number
    I apply New York hut
    I apply UCR
    I apply IFTA
    I apply boc-3
    I had S corporation
    Now I’m wondering
    How much cost me insurance.
    I called couple place to get quotes still no body’s give me quotes

  • @bloodflow7238
    @bloodflow7238 6 років тому +3

    Since u just started your authority recently, was it hard to get loads off load boards since u was considered a new carrier?

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +1

      Cali Greens no not at all

    • @bloodflow7238
      @bloodflow7238 6 років тому

      StillHawginTV damn. Good to know man. Thank you 🤙🏽

  • @DJSharpBeats
    @DJSharpBeats 6 років тому

    I don't have a truck yet. I had my CDL since 2006, drove for a few companies for a couple years and now I do not drive. I just got my LLC and EIN. Can I get my authority without a truck? I plan to hire a driver when I get the truck and see where it goes from there.

  • @Flipping_Assets
    @Flipping_Assets 4 роки тому

    Where you from?

  • @samjhonson6543
    @samjhonson6543 6 років тому +1

    Bro where that good herbs

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +1

      sam jhonson ask the ones who smoke it

  • @AalyixxGoRawrrr
    @AalyixxGoRawrrr 6 років тому +2

    Can I get my own authority with older equipment? And run broker freight?

  • @mikebereck7641
    @mikebereck7641 6 років тому +2

    What does your authority insurance run you a year?

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +2

      Mike Bereck not sure but I pay 2400/month so x12 that’s my yearly

    • @mikebereck7641
      @mikebereck7641 6 років тому

      Wow that’s high! I bet one truck would be around 1500 a month then?

  • @Demonte202
    @Demonte202 6 років тому

    Can you have own truck be leased on to company and have own base plates and not have company base plates

    • @20jallow
      @20jallow 6 років тому

      yes

    • @trilogy3x
      @trilogy3x 5 років тому

      You can if u pulling your own truck and trailer if u pull a certain company trailer they have they own plates

  • @iceage1981tb
    @iceage1981tb 6 років тому

    What software do you recommend

  • @shayronethompson7984
    @shayronethompson7984 6 років тому +2

    What software do you use?

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +5

      Shayrone Thompson I’m dropping a video well recording it tonight showing my software and set up

    • @rollinghillstrucking
      @rollinghillstrucking 6 років тому

      Keep us postes Still Hawgin TV

    • @bishopmontel2
      @bishopmontel2 6 років тому

      StillHawginTV
      You ever drop that video?

  • @bigbruh1209
    @bigbruh1209 6 років тому +2

    can you own a fleet without having your own authority??

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +1

      Denzel Murray yes u can

    • @bigbruh1209
      @bigbruh1209 6 років тому

      What’s the difference

    • @1971bigrob
      @1971bigrob 6 років тому

      Denzel Murray yes you can

    • @rollinghillstrucking
      @rollinghillstrucking 6 років тому +2

      You get all the money with your own authority. Without it you only get a percentage of what the load pays

    • @bigbruh1209
      @bigbruh1209 6 років тому

      thanks bro

  • @jayco1918
    @jayco1918 6 років тому +2

    Good info do you have your own accounts??

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +3

      Jacob Munoz yes I do, I also broker that freight out to o/o as well

    • @rollinghillstrucking
      @rollinghillstrucking 6 років тому

      How do you get your brokers licenses?

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому

      Christopher Hill u gotta apply for it

  • @tlewis3372
    @tlewis3372 5 років тому

    How much is that upfront cost? Ballpark?

    • @tlewis3372
      @tlewis3372 5 років тому

      3-6k? That isnt that bad really

  • @moneyji010
    @moneyji010 6 років тому

    How many trucks.you got

  • @nodayoff1000
    @nodayoff1000 6 років тому

    So they cost $5,000 to add somebody to your Authority for your on Carrier

  • @rickyharvey7614
    @rickyharvey7614 6 років тому +1

    Its not werth it !!! Unless you can or know how to work on your own truck and know how to talk to broker's know how to add and subtract !!!!

  • @rollinghillstrucking
    @rollinghillstrucking 6 років тому +2

    How much capital did you have up before you got your own authority?

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +7

      Christopher Hill for trucking not much about 10k in cash

    • @diesel379x
      @diesel379x 6 років тому +4

      Upfront costs outside of insurance and baseplate should also include a enough money to pay for your truck,any maintenance issues and your household bills for at least a month just in case you start out and not get good loads in the beginning. Unless you plan on factoring or using quick pay and losing more percentage of your money you may have to wait up to 30 days to get paid. I wish someone had told me this when I got my authority years ago. I made it 6 months and ended up ch 13. Not hating on having your own authority cause I tried twice and it didn't work. I think people really need to know what they are getting into before they do it.

    • @StillHawginTV
      @StillHawginTV  6 років тому +4

      Kendrick Salley it’s not that hard honestly u just can’t go in it head over heels in debt honestly u don’t need much to start up either u just have to be good with managing money

    • @diesel379x
      @diesel379x 6 років тому +3

      StillHawginTV I respect what you are saying I just wanted to put that out because nobody told me that when I started. You are right cause when I did it I had two new trucks 120k and a 90k truck and two new 64k reefers and that was way too much overhead to start out with especially using load board so again you made key point can't start with a lot of debt. But I strongly suggest having enough put aside to carry your business and lifestyle for a minimum of a month just to be on safe side.

    • @diesel379x
      @diesel379x 6 років тому +2

      StillHawginTV My situation was also back in 2006 so trucking has changed a bit. Maybe I'm out of touch a Lil bit it happens after 20 years driving. I do respect what you are doing though and I wish you continued success my brother.