Unconventional Trucking Gigs

Not being rude, but it doesn’t seem like you have a very clear understanding of this industry.

Only thing I can think of is hauling grain at harvest as a ‘part time’ gig - but you’ll need a CDL first.

How much spare cash do you have to invest?

I know 2 guys that went full owner operator straight out of office type jobs, but there was significant capital invested, and a steep learning curve.

 

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lol...good one.

 

I've seen this plan work.....on TV.
1. open a Detective Agency.
2. buy a truck and trailer.
3. Buy a pet monkey, dog, or alligator.
4. Hang out at the hospital and look for recently admitted supermodels.
5. Find out what criminals are threatening the family of the supermodel.
6. Solve the crime, have criminals arrested, get a kiss on the cheek from a supermodel.

You will be rich and famous and on TV.

 

Company names?

Given your "new-to-the-biz" status:

• Werner Enterprises
• Roehl Transport
• TMC
• Maverick Transportation
• Knight Transportation

All the above have advertised of late, accepting new CDL holder applications. All of them train new drivers on a professional level.

Best of luck -- do keep us posted on your progress.....

-- L

 

Usually the more specialized the work is the more picky the insurance company is which means the company will want experienced drivers.

Active Transport delivers new trucks to dealers from the manufacturer. There are other similar companies.

KBR may have jobs overseas. They used to be 12 month contracts.

Your biggest hurdle will be a new CDL holder with no experience.

 

Trucks make money by running miles every day, if possible. Owners would like to run them 24/7 but the law doesn't allow that. NOBODY making money with trucks like to have a truck ALMOST pay for itself by working sometimes. Any schedule that's not 5-6 days per week, 50 weeks per year is part-time, money lost. They aren't in business to give you adventures, but to make money.

 

Every newbie thinks their sassy attitude and plan will work. Truck operators and owners have seen hundreds of sassy attitudes and bad plans fail. It/s their money, they have experience in what works. People with expensive cars or equipment are not free and easy about their stuff one day somehow getting from A to B. Insurance for one truck and a new driver can be $20-40K per year. Fuel and driver pay be more. Divide those numbers by 52 weeks and that's SOME of what it costs to operate the truck whether your customers pay or not.