Who to work with being new?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Gonzo1300, Apr 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM.

  1. Apr 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM #1
    Gonzo1300

    Gonzo1300 Light Load Member

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    Short synopsis. I'm third generation and I've been on the road for 21 years. I work for the same company for 16 years. We are a manufacturer that hauls our own product out but are going to finally start back hauling. I have never had a moving violation or an asphalt accident. I drive like an old man LOL which I basically am now. No one of course wants to use a new MC number because of all the crappy people that just jumped in without knowing anything. I hate to use people like TQL but that seems to be one of the only routes. Any other suggestions?
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM #2
    wichris

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    Shouldn't have a big problem if your manufacturing company is of any size.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2026 at 7:28 AM #3
    Gonzo1300

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    We have a new MC number.
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2026 at 7:36 AM #4
    wichris

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    Should have an old DOT#
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2026 at 12:11 AM #5
    GreenPete359

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    You’re a manufacture, you can’t talk to your customers? You don’t have any contacts? You should have some kind of reputation, why not network yourself & see what you can do? You probably have people who sell your product, hire some to sell your services, & find you freight.
     
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