Power only own authority USA-Truck

Ok so just got my own authority and do not have a trailer yet. I can afford 1 but have not been able 2 commit 2 a reefer or flatbed 4 sure so decided 2 use my authority and be a independent contractor with USA. I know 4 conpany drivers they seem horrible but has anyone else done the venture I am about 2 try? No charge 4 trailers and 76% of line haul and 100% fsc. Thoughts???

 

Yes I will definitely be buying 1 soon. Just a short term option. Also need 2 get some age on my authority since is only a week old. A lot of good shippers and even brokers won't touch you for 30days, 3 mths, 6mths or even a year from date of authority. Didn't wanna buy a trailer and not get the good rate and 2500plus miles a week until that happens

 

Ya I have looked into almost all the big company's and even 1 way trailers 4 doing load outs and all want around 6 months minimum with my own authority. So 4 now this is only option I have found unless someone can give me a good lead I haven't tried and got turned down on already. Thanks

 

Yes agree. Most are that way. But unfortunately unless you have a really good shipper who will use you. Can't get any real could contracts or even broker deals until 6mths with own authority.

 

Hello good sir. From what I have seen you are the guru of all good leads and advice on this site. So have signed a contract with USA truck as a I/C. Frey Miller also has same program with pay about the same but require escrow amounts a QC and also early termination. Just planning 2 go this route with my authority for 6 months until it has aged and can start then booking my own loads or find a good reliable dispatch service along with direct shippers. Thoughts or other suggestions?