RV hauling

No problem with the medical I actually just passed my 3rd class pilots medical (dont fly anymore but keep my license current) understand the seasonal aspect, fine with me. Thanks for the reply. (I am told often that I dont look 73)

 

Your conversation with an RV delivery driver hit it right on the head. His base numbers look good for this year. After several years, (since 2008 ) ,20014 was the year to do this type of work. Most of the delivery companies waved a lot of standards that were costing some drivers. The eight foot bed rule, no truck older than 5 years at time of leasing on, sleeping in the coach/trailers, along with others have all gone by the way side.

This along with several incentives have set 2014 as the best year ever. Of course this was the year I took off - my bad.


Some companies are even having the receiving dealers open 24/7 to accept deliveries.


There needs a deeper dive on the numbers. I believe that an additional 20-30% cut in the $1355 number would be more in line. The additional $271.00 - 406.50 would go to food, truck insurance and maintenance. Still not a bad deal if you can stay active for a few months work.

 

Is there any RV work coming out of North Carolina?

 

I don't think he needs a CDL if he hauls under 26,001 lbs....am I right?

 

Yes he does…. It’s a “CDL MEDICAL“ — not a CDL License. Minor point of confusion , but I hope this helps. All of the delivery RV companies require this. Most don’t require a CDL, but ut could not hurt for some of the bigger rigs - (over 26K).

 

Sorry if this is still confusing - I just read it. He does not need a CDL , but still needs to get the CDL medical exam. Sorry about the confusion.

 

I understood it. Thanks for the clarification, though!

And just FYI ....I think it's absolutely required to have a CDL A for anything over 26,001 lbs.

 

..if it is towing a trailer that weighs over 10K but that is for tow vehicles that have a GVWR of over 26K which by themselves need a Class B CDL.

Here are the requirements in IL (editted for space)

You must be age 18 to apply for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to drive in Illinois and age 21 to drive outside Illinois. You must obtain a CDL if you operate:

• Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
• Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
• Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
• A vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.

Exemptions

Under state and federal law, certain drivers are not subject to the requirements of the CDL program. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has determined these exemptions will not diminish the safe operation of commercial vehicles on the highways. Although the following vehicle operators are not required to obtain CDLs, they are required to hold the proper driver's license classification for the type of vehicles they are operating.

• Farm Operators
• Firefighting Equipment Operators
• Recreational Vehicle Operators
• Military Vehicle Operators
• Township Employees

• Classifications

• Class A — Combination of vehicles with a GCWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
• Class B — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
• Class C — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of at least 16,001 pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.
• Class D — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of less than 16,001 pounds.
• *GCWR — Gross Combination Weight Rating
• *GVWR — Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

 

I thought some here might be interested in seeing this thread from an RV forum on hauling RV's. It's an old post but worth a read.

http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=95105

 

I have read so much con that I am just about 100% convinced that you can not make money doing this. I have no problem with the investment of trading in my half ton for a 3/4 turbo diesel if I knew I was going to be able to run both ways at least 90% of the time but it seems that is not a reality in this business. If I am wrong someone please tell me