Car Hauling Newb Questions...

you will most likely need to get at least a year Driving a CMV in first. *sigh* hangs the rubber stamp back up

 

I've only time for the last at the moment... if you're planning on making a career out of driving for a living, one of the niche markets is the only way to go. Better wages, better treatment, more satisfaction. Carhaul is one of those niches. If you have what it takes (and many folks just aren't wired the right way,) it's one of the most demanding, yet most lucrative segments of trucking.

 

There's a wealth of threads in here from folks asking the same questions as you are now. The best way for you to get a good grasp of what the Carhaul situation is, is for you to gig into the threads in here. Use the "Search" function up in the top right hand corner here for specific answers. Just look at the list of threads here and you'll see the info you want most likely. Best Wishes.

 

you're welcome. there's a "Thanks" icon with a thumb up pic in the bottom of every post, right next to the + Quote and the arrow Reply icons.

 

I've been doing carhaul for a little over a year now. The best advice that I can give you is. Get into it as soon as you can. I've been in this industry since 03. I wish I would have started in carhaul day one. A lot of companies want you to have atleast one to two years OTR. Don't be scared off by that. Go get your experience an do a lot of research and you will do great if you like to work. It is a very rewarding job both financial and physical.Also I know that the company that I work for will train an experienced driver and they look at what types of freight you've hauled. Flatbed moves to the top of the chain. So I would recommend you try to get a flatbed gig. It looks good on a resume that you have a hands on knowledge of freight hauling. Good luck. ......

 

The money can be good till you damage one and it comes out of your pocket. I'd suggest several years experience before you move to an autohauler, you really need to know what you're doing.