O/O regional vs otr?

Containers . It’s 24 7. I knew two brothers who did it nonstop one had dayshift and one at night shift 12 hours each

 

But then we don’t call it a team operation we call it a slip seat operation

 

Perhaps a valid suggestion.

Most of the container hauling trucks I see look like they've been run/maintained as a team miles - but they're only a solo operation.

 

Is it possible to make good money hauling containers (intermodal)?

Tried reading this thread especially the last two pages are pretty recent and maybe message some of the drivers posting

 

Ha ha right ? A lot of these guys run older trucks because they’re closer to their own shops and the house so it’s not a catastrophic deal if they break down versus breaking down over the road in an unknown place

 

It's not so much 'older truck' issue - I drive a '95 - specialized flat and OTR. I have no fear of breakdown away from the house. What I'm pointing out is that maybe there's not much in the game, and it's more of a means to an end than a business.

 

Yeah the pay definitely isn’t the best . I get what you’re saying now . they are running really hard just to get by. In that thread link I posted a guy has recent claims to some serious revenue but like all segments it varies by geography and capacity . But if you can get two drivers cheap enough to run cans 24 7 with low overhead there might be something in it

 

In a nutshell -

Shoot for the moon, you'll be pleased when you hit the barn.

Shoot for the barn, you'll be lucky to hit the outhouse.


Keep researching and thinking, and preparation is key.

Good luck.