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new independent here

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by afterburn25, Sep 3, 2012.

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  1. Sep 3, 2012 #1
    afterburn25

    afterburn25 Medium Load Member

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    hi there i am new to being independent i am currently looking for a reefer trailer and will keep looking till i find one i like for the proce however i really need to get moving need some good advice on finding power only loads till i can get my trailer. if anyone can be of assistance i would be eternally grateful
     
    afterburn25, Sep 3, 2012
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  3. Sep 3, 2012 #2
    carwreck

    carwreck Light Load Member

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    get on with Schneider, JB hunt, or PTL power only deals
    PM if you'd like some numbers
     
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  4. Sep 3, 2012 #3
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    Depends on the area and what you want to haul. But email me and I may have some suggestions.
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2012 #4
    afterburn25

    afterburn25 Medium Load Member

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    believe me ive thought about it jb hunt has been calling me since i first filed my UCR I really dont see it as much of a benefit how does making the exact same pay as leasing to a company sound i mean using your own authority means way more money and yearly fees yet they still want to give you that crappy pay and keep 30% right off the top i could get that very same deal leasing on with a company wheres the incentive.
     
    afterburn25, Sep 3, 2012
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  7. Sep 3, 2012 #5
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    You have to look at JBH as a tool. When freight is slow and you can't get those rates you run for them. Others use it as a way to season their authority (don't see the value).

    But in your case you jumped the gun on your shinny new authority, have all the expenses that go along with it and no way of generating revenue. So they are a source or tool for you to use while looking for a trailer.

    So you ask why? Because without a trailer this is your only option.
     
    BigBadBill, Sep 3, 2012
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  8. Sep 3, 2012 #6
    afterburn25

    afterburn25 Medium Load Member

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    well i had it all planned out even had the trailer i wanted picked out however i havent had any luck finding a place to keep it when at home so i lost the trailer i really wanted now i have to find a another one but still have no idea where to park trailer
     
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  9. Sep 3, 2012 #7
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    What area are you in?
     
    BigBadBill, Sep 3, 2012
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  10. Sep 3, 2012 #8
    afterburn25

    afterburn25 Medium Load Member

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    im in Lafayette, Louisiana
     
    afterburn25, Sep 3, 2012
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  11. Sep 3, 2012 #9
    carwreck

    carwreck Light Load Member

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    wow.. come up north, you can lease on of my trailers if you wanna run under my authority. I do dry vans only.. Bill does flats he makes the bucks too
     
    carwreck, Sep 3, 2012
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  12. Sep 3, 2012 #10
    afterburn25

    afterburn25 Medium Load Member

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    problem i already have my authority i spent the money so i have to use it the idea of being independent goes out the window if i lease on
     
    afterburn25, Sep 3, 2012
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