Joe’s New Business
I’d like to introduce you to Joe. Joe’s a good driver and good guy. He has run over the road for 15 years. During the years he has worked for a few companies&emdash;some good and some not so good.
Joe’s been thinking for the last several months that it’s time for him to take the plunge. He’s talked it over with his wife, his friends and even the owner of the company he’s currently running for and everyone keeps telling him the same thing “Joe, it’s time to buy your own truck. You can do it.” Even with all the encouragement he has some real concerns.
Joe has never run a business before. He knows how to run hard, his record keeping is excellent, he is courteous to customers and communicates well with the guys in the shop to ensure the company truck he drives is in good running condition. Joe does all the little things it takes to be a great driver. But owning your own business? That’s an entirely different ballgame. Joe doesn’t have a lot of confidence in himself that he can run a truck and a business at the same time. He thinks, he rationalizes, he talks himself in and out of the idea a hundred different times. Finally, he decides “I’m gonna do it.”
Ok, I admit it Joe is actually a figment of my imagination. However, Joe’s situation is similar to many drivers who want to become small business owners as O/O’s. Just like Joe they wonder (and rightly so) if they have the skills it takes to be successful both behind the wheel and behind the desk.
Whether you’re thinking of becoming an O/O or your name is already on the door, Joe’s struggles, success, setbacks and triumphs will be helpful to you as you move forward with your own business opportunities.
Thanks for stopping by Trucker Blog and come back soon to see how Joe handles his first big hurdle—his Business Plan.
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