I have some questions and I am new to the forum so this might not be the correct place to post, So let me know if I need to move this thread.
I am currently in the US Army stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. I am getting out of the service in April and have an opportunity to haul cars for a local dealership group. I prefer not to name the group because nothing is set in stone, but I am trying to get my ducks in a row and be prepared to take this chance. I am not an idiot and understand the risks involved with trucking as well as any other business. I spent 4 years as an Airborne Ranger, I have a college degree, managed my fathers chemical company for 2 years, and I drove 24 foot freightliner FL-60 box truck for local deliveries before joining the military, not that these things are important but I do have some experience with trucks and some life experience as well, so that being said I am looking for some helpful insight, not looking to get bashed. again I understand the risks associated with trucking. Just figured I should give a little background info.
here is my opportunity and my questions:
- The job is moving wholesale cars from dealerships to auto auctions. all local transport between 60-150 miles. consists of about 80-100 cars a month as of now with potential for more.
questions:
I am leaning towards going with a 1 ton dually or 5500 series dually with a 3/4 car wedge. my thoughts being that since all transport is local the dually will get slightly better fuel mileage, lower maintenance costs, etc. what are your thoughts on a dually vs a tractor? with a 6/7 car hauler I know the obviouse that with a tractor you can move more cars at once, but being local will the costs outweigh the profits.
- with a dually do you require all the same documents as with a tractor to start trucking? ie, registered agent, UCR registration, mc number, DOT number, 2290, IFTA account, ETC??? this is my biggest question.
- does anyone know the average cost for local auto transport either per car or per mile per car.
that's all I have for right now I might add more as it comes to me. the bottom line on what I am trying to figure out is how to get started legally with the lowest amount of overhead and start up costs. I understand the general business necessities such as structure, name, and financing, I am looking more for information on transportation specific costs and legal needs. This will be based out of the Fayetteville/Raleigh, NC area.
thanks in advance for all information.
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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lambchops 00x, Jan 9, 2014.
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also what is the lowest licensing requirement for a dually with a 3/4 wedge commercial for hire? if you stay under 26000 lbs?
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also any contacts regarding general transport or car hauling in the Fayetteville, NC area who would be willing to help with start up information would be greatly appreciated.
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I used to drive a dually for a car auction. i pulled a 3/4 wedge. i had to keep a log and i also had to have a dot number. i got paid per hour, but if you are doing this on your own you can charge per car. also i would reccomend a dodge 4x4 it was a great truck. good luck. i had a class D license which is basically one step below a class a cdl.
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Contact AirForce Vet on this forum; I think he does car hauling.
I started earn 70,000 a year right out of...
Here's another thread to check:
[h=2]Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum[/h](11 Viewing)
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One thing most drivers have never been taught: turning key to left shuts off the engine.
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You'll find all the one ton and wedge car haulers here, they have all your questions covered.
http://www.autoexpeditor.com/forum.php?
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/car-hauler-auto-carrier-trucking-forum/
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Keep in mind if that trailer is over 10,000 lbs you will need a class A license
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That's if the trailer brings the total combined weight rating to an excess of 26,000 lbs., then he will. One ton pickups typically have a GVW in the 13k range for current models, but it's a moot point.
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