Buying a tractor trailier and starting your own trucking buisnees?

First, you really need to get some OTR time as a company driver. Once you've done that, one of the options you might want to consider is a lease-purchase plan through a company. The reason being that, if it doesn't work out for you, you can back out of a lease, and not have to have your truck repossessed. Additionally, you'll have a warranty on that vehicle, whereas, if you go out and buy a used tractor (which you would probably do, starting off), you won't. If you can make it as a lease operator, then you'll have a fair assessment of whether or not you could make it as an owner/operator.

Another thing you should learn before buying your own truck is how to do your own maintenance and repairs. You'll save a lot of money this way - especially at a time when the economy is in a bit of a crunch. Repair bills have sunk many an aspiring owner/operator.