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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 2jz-gte, Oct 7, 2015.

  1. 2jz-gte

    2jz-gte Light Load Member

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    I have a 2002 Peterbilt 379 in now good working order. Also have enough to put down a decent down payment on a flatbed. My question is where do I go to find semi local work? I met a guy a couple of months ago who only runs Florida, delivering to home depot and lowes. He didn't seem to want to go into detail of how he got that kind of work. So I would like to know where do I go or who do I contact. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. hyena

    hyena Bobtail Member

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    You might want to stay out of Florida the rate sucks. If you lease on with a company locally 14 - 18 , if you run own authority 18 -24
     
  4. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I would guess and this is a guess. Start knocking on doors in business parks and see what they need and who they use. But im sure they know that rates are low in florida. Call/stop by Lowes and see who they use.
     
  5. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    You don't have your location in your profile. Are you in FL? The guy running local may or may not be getting the best rates, you never know.

    Are you leasing onto a carrier or pulling your own numbers?
     
  6. G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    You can either contact brokers, post on loadboards or knock on doors. If there is a particular company that you want to do business you could just call them on the phone or make a personal appearance and talk with them.
     
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