advise greatly appreciated

I'm still trying to figure out how to post a thread as I need some mechanical advice, but I know of my company that I'm leased to. It's all owner ops and I can give you a number if you'd like to contact the safety/recruiter here. You can either come in and they'll help you start as an owner op or can tell him you're looking to drive for someone if there are any openings. We run team only, very small company, but the pay is very good as either the owner or just a driver.

 

Any of the mega carriers will hire you. Swift, JB, USX etc..

 

I need advice BIGTIME. I'm finally getting to start on own as o/o. Very close yo buying truck. But I have to admit I'm nigh eve when it comes to spec out a truck. No idea far as wheelbase,gears,auto or 10 or 13 speed. I'm definitely getting a Volvo 670 or 780 new. ( have to cause of loan terms) I plan on buying reefer also. So more likely all my loads be heavy and in mountains tho I'd prefer yo stay on 10 most the time as I live in Florida. But know freight doesn't work that way. Could someone please help and explain why so I know. Thanks so much. Hope all is well with ALL and families.

 

Have you checked with the equipment rental places?

 

if you towed MD or HD and did some recoveries a local machinery rental or construction co that moves its own heavy equip would be a place I would be looking. The transition should be easy and your previous experience would fit better than OTR Van or Reefer.

 

Schneider might hire you and run you through their refresher course. List on the application the tractor-trailer lowboy and landall experience, not just the tow truck. The tow truck is the problem so focus on the others.

Western Express might help you; lots of negative comments on here about them but many drivers been there for years.

Also try:
Paschall Truck Lines
Super Service
Pride Transport
Big-M Transportation


These are just stepping stones to where you want to be.

 

If you're planning on buying used; look at what the established reefer companies are using. Their trucks will already be spec'd for reefer freight. Many of those companies have used equipment listed on the websites and average around 500,000 miles.

Maverick(reefer division) and Navajo and Stevens have trucks spec'd for reefers and the trucks have APU's.
Same with TransAm