Heidi, I would highly recommend against doing that unless you know this owner operator really, really well.
I was reading through your comment history. You were having trouble in school. How did that turn out? Did you get your CDL? What is your situation right now?
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
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I'm a newbie so looking for some wisdom. Having an opportunity to team with an owner operator , getting paid 15 percent of the loads is that a good deal? I'm not sure, so hopefully it's not a foolish question, I just don't know
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.