I usually pull load for broker and then contact the shippers directly. Ive been doing some research, and wanted to an expert opinion on few questions. If your willing to do the work, you can make it, but there is lot to do and learn. Thats the bottom line for me, the more weight you pull, the more money you can make. I would use few brokers and to know the shipperreceivers first. Sites like www. bubbajunk. com and expeditors. com can give you information on leasing too companies.
If you lease out, like Jones Motor Freight www. jonesmotor. com.Happy Holidays! Bob Stephens Add to this Answer Ask Question Rate this Answer Was this answer helpful? Not at 12345 You are here Experts > Autos > Trucks > Trucking > License and trailerTopic TruckingExpert Bob StephensDate 12112007Subject License and trailerQuestionQUESTION Hows it going Bob? Im fresh out the military and looking to getting into the hotshot business. Nothing beats old fashioned sales calls. I usually pull load for broker and then contact the shippers directly. The Chevy is beautiful truck.
years as local driver in Chicago and Tampa, Fl. years as an overtheroad driver traveling cross country. Thats the bottom line for me, the more weight you pull, the more money you can make. AnswerHi Corey. Brokers you can find in your local yellow pages or on sites like www. getloaded. com. years as coowner of small trucking company. OrganizationsAmerican Trucking Liberal Studies, Purdue UniversityAwards and HonorsNumerous Safe Drving Awards with the American Trucking Association.About Bob StephensExpertiseIf you need advice on truck and trailer purchasing, DOT regulations, start up costs, can help.
years as local driver in Chicago and Tampa, Fl. Make sure you write up business plan so you know your projected income and expenses. Thats the bottom line for me, the more weight you pull, the more money you can make. I usually pull load for broker and then contact the shippers directly. Nothing beats old fashioned sales calls.
Do need to special license for dually and 51 gooseneck? Do you think it would be good idea for someone just starting off to go independent, incorporate,and go for self? Have you or do you know anyone that has used Take Step Deck trailer for autos and cargo? If do decide to work for myself, what would be the best way to find steady work without going through the loadboards? What do you think about an chevy HD dually? ANSWER Hi Corey,Depending on the weight you haul, youll probably need Class CDL.
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