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Starting a trucking company

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Youngtrucker19, Feb 13, 2013.

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  1. Feb 13, 2013 #1
    Youngtrucker19

    Youngtrucker19 Light Load Member

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    Hi, I was wondering if you own a good number of trucks do you have to lease every truck to the same company?
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2013 #2
    critters

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    no, just need to to do your research on who you lease to,alot of companies dont like you having your ouw authority they think you are just after the contacts.
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2013 #3
    Youngtrucker19

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    Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2013 #4
    PackRatTDI

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    I'd suggest becoming a power only contractor. That way you get access to a large company network but not be bound by their rules (elogs, etc).
     
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  7. Feb 13, 2013 #5
    Youngtrucker19

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    What's power only company mean is u aren't leased to anyone right
     
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  8. Feb 13, 2013 #6
    PackRatTDI

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    Correct, you pull loads for a company but you have your own operating authority. You use their trailers, some contracts allow you to get your own loads using the other company's trailer. Helpful if they can't get you a reload or a load to a specific destination.
     
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  9. Feb 13, 2013 #7
    PackRatTDI

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    Oops double post
     
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  10. Feb 13, 2013 #8
    mcgoo422000

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    If you have a good number of trucks why not have your own authority? Get your own contracts and make all the money.
     
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  11. Feb 13, 2013 #9
    Lonesome

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    What's a good number? 2? 200? Might make a difference.
     
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  12. Feb 13, 2013 #10
    Youngtrucker19

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    I planned on going to about 30+ trucks and with the elogs they are talking about making it A law that all companies big or small with have to have them. Thats why the company my dad drives for are fixing to put them in there trucks.
     
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