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Looking for advice from experienced drivers

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Carhaul, Jul 30, 2014.

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  1. Aug 2, 2014 #11
    SLANT6

    SLANT6 Road Train Member

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    How about buying the new rig, and getting a brand new CDL holder out of a driver mill to run it on the cheap. Send the driver off to an east coast auction to p/u 10 high end vehicles. I'd love to see the end result...
     
    SLANT6, Aug 2, 2014
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  3. Aug 2, 2014 #12
    crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    I'm in as long as I can set the prices for the cars. :)
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2014 #13
    Lucar

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    I like the way you think. Expand your business.
    Call car hauling companies hiring and ask how much they'll pay you with 5 years experience. Then offer your drivers a dime more so he will value and care for your equipment.
    Good luck.
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2014 #14
    SemperFiServices

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    4-5 days from OOHtah to the east coast and back LOL. Maybe if you're running team.
     
    SemperFiServices, Aug 3, 2014
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  7. Aug 3, 2014 #15
    Dorsey

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    Thats the least of this guys problems. Dude thinks hes driving a car on vacation.
     
    Dorsey, Aug 3, 2014
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  8. Aug 3, 2014 #16
    freightwipper

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    LMAO!

    35-45CPM
    a noob with ZERO experience can get a job at Averitt for .37CPM

    try again
     
    freightwipper, Aug 3, 2014
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  9. Aug 4, 2014 #17
    Carhaul

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    Thanks everyone for your encouragement….
    I am looking for an answer to a simple question; what do I need to offer to be competitive? I am not looking at screwing over a driver or any of the other motives you have suggested. As I am sure all of you know, there is a shortage of good drivers so we are in a tight spot when there are 20 cars sitting at auction, but no company can even get to them for 5 days. That is lost sales. I don't want a "noob", I want experience, even if I have to pay for it.
    Thanks Lucar for your post, it's the most direction I have gotten of the board. Any other insights?
     
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  10. Aug 4, 2014 #18
    swiff

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    Don't worry I got the same response from some truckers when I came here seeking advice.

    They just hate on you for no apparent reason rather than give useful advise.
     
    swiff, Aug 4, 2014
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  11. Aug 4, 2014 #19
    swiff

    swiff Light Load Member

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    Sorry I can't help though since I am not in the car hauling but like kw550cat said pay by percentage it will make it easier to get a good driver. I hired a driver for a dry van and I am paying him 40 percent.

    The hard part is finding a good driver that will work with no benefits most good drivers with such good attributes either work for a good company or they are owner operators. Keep ur hands crossed and hope u get a good one.

    Good luck in ur new endeavors.
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2014 #20
    tiger1996

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    Most guys average about 80 to 90 cents per mile if they are with a big company. Small company guys do a little better.
     
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