Can I Haul My Own Freight When Empty ...?

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but so far I didn't find that particular section. My question is this: Say for instance I have a trailer and I know that I am driving 350 miles before I get loaded. If I could secure a 4-wheeler atv, a piece of furniture, a riding lawnmower, a pair of Harley's, etc.etc.etc. ... could I legally do so? I'm speaking in terms of driving for a company of course. This may sound outlandish to some of you experienced drivers, but I'm just curious here. If the items mentioned above could be picked up and dropped off at interstate exits that are already on my route, could I legally do this? Thanks!

 

If any of you tie this post to another of mine, you will see that I mentioned something about Uship. I had very good success at bidding and driving other people's cars and trucks in the past using that site. And the site is not just limited to cars and trucks, but an assortment of different categories, even a couple that deal with tractor trailers. I.E: LTL, FTL, Heavy Equipment. I know that some people prefer hiring someone that has their own insurance, but in every case where I physically drove other people's vehicles, I specifically stated that I didn't provide insurance and that they, -the shipper-, would have to be okay with that. And as always, because they liked my price, I would win the shipment and drive a vehicle from point A to point B. During the times I did this in the past, I used to always think that if I had a truck driving job, I could possibly squeeze in a few shipments of my own to make a little extra money. Of course, if the item(s) in question where picked up and delivered in between loads where I am empty and itineraries that are within my route(s). Can't help but think now about ... pets. There are many shipments on that site under the category "pets" that could simply ride up front with you in the cab.

This is just a thought, I'm not saying I would do this, but if it were possible I would consider it later down the road after getting some OTR experience.

Thanks & Cheers!