Advice for Becoming an Owner Operator
I do think you are correct on the owner operator section, however also as you have said, starting out right out of the gate as a owner operator, I did very well because I researched the market found a company that I could get all the hauls I could handle and had steady loads with no worries of no load waiting.
Do your homework and bite the bullet. Study everything find your area and jump on, the ride is good.