How do I Hire an Owner Operator to Move My Household?

Are you going to hire a crew to load the truck?
How big is your house?
Will all your possessions be packed and ready to be loaded when truck arrives?
How long will it take to load trailer?

I'll tell you there is nothing more frustrating than arriving at an office move, and the customer does not have everything packed. Then they say "Well, I thought you could move it like it is."

Why not rent a truck or two and move it yourself?

 

Like @Bakerman said why not rent a truck hire some day laborers ? Typically when people try to cut corners it doesn't work out well so O/O stay away.

 

Get a pod load it or. Goto ABF for a pod. They deliver they pickup and drop off.

 

Most owner operators will likely need $2.00 a mile(more if the trip is short or leaves them in a bad area for the next freight) and $100/hr detention pay if it takes longer than 3/hrs to load or unload the truck, provided that they don't have to touch the freight. Sorry if I bursted your bubble. Equipment costs are high.

 

Most owner operators can't call haul your belongings, legally.

 

Personally I respectfully decline customers who state in any form or fashion 'Trying to save money' during initial conversations. Fully understand where they are coming from but I can't negotiate the price of a gallon of milk at the supermarket. Choosing your customers wisely is an important part of my business.

 

If you rent a truck from Penske ryder or U-Haul it will cost you less than $700 for the trip.

Plus the cost of labor to help load and unload.

 

Yep, Household Goods has a different Motor Carrier authority required, most O/O's will not have that.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/types-operating-authority.