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Looking for a little advice

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by stickshift, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. Nov 26, 2011 #1
    stickshift

    stickshift Bobtail Member

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    Considering looking into the expediting side and would like some opinions/facts on some of the more reputable companies out there.Would actually like to hear the good as well as the bad.Any info would be helpful such as choosing sprinter,straight or tractor.Just needing a heads up on starting with who to check with and so on and so forth.Thanks for your time and help
     
    stickshift, Nov 26, 2011
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  3. Nov 26, 2011 #2
    RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Are you planning on buying a truck or driving for a fleet owner ? If driving for a fleet owner you need references from other drivers . It is highly recommended to start with a fleet owner to decide if this is what you really want to do without having to invest in a truck .
    First off the 4th quarter is pretty slow in expedite . Best to wait until at least March .
    Stay away from Sprinters . That's the easy way in and HOS doesn't apply unless carrying hazmat so too many people choose that route . You'll end up sitting more .
    Straight truck is the most popular choice . You can park many places a semi can't .
    There are less competing vehicles with tractors so you can get to run more .
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2011 #3
    stickshift

    stickshift Bobtail Member

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    Appreciate the info RickG,just trying to gather all the info I can feel free to hit me up anytime with more information.Thanks again
     
    stickshift, Nov 26, 2011
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  5. Nov 26, 2011 #4
    milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    I would say have a reefer unit on the box also. Opens up the freight types and the amount of money to be made.
     
    milskired, Nov 26, 2011
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    stickshift Thanks this.
  7. Nov 26, 2011 #5
    TennTrucker

    TennTrucker Light Load Member

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    Depends on who you sign on with. The company I'm with a reefer is of no use. We haul auto parts.
     
    TennTrucker, Nov 26, 2011
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    stickshift and lil may Thank this.
  8. Nov 27, 2011 #6
    lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    Join Expeditersonline lots of great info there and they can help you out alot

    I have drove cargo van sprinter and streight truck for expedite companies
     
    lil may, Nov 27, 2011
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