Sorry if this is an old subject. I have held a class a cdl for 3.5 years and been in a dot position for the same amount of time. One problem I have is that I have been a frac hand that entire time and did not drive every day. Before I decided that I wanted to switch careers I transferred divisions to haul sand for my company to make sure that it was what I wanted for sure. I decided it was right for me and bought a truck, signed a lease with a broker, bought a trailer, and thought everything was good to go. I was set to pick up my first load when my broker called me and said that my former employer called and from what I understand said that I did not drive much for them. This has sent up red flags with the insurance company about allowing me to drive for that broker. The broker is trying to work with them to accept me but I am looking for my potential plan b and c. My truck is a 2000 model year nothing special but it's paid for. I also bought a 53' reefer (2007). I have had an accident in 2014 that I was not at fault for and was not cited for anything. The only citation that I have on my record for the past 7 years or so just happened at the worst possible time, I was stopped by the police and the officer approached from the passenger side the brakes were set and the truck was in neutral and I took my seat belt off to open the door when the officer came to the door. He ended up citing me for not having a seat belt on. This happened on 8/1/15. I was looking for some suggestions on a potential new company to lease with. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rusty82, Aug 20, 2015.
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Have you looked into LS?
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Sorry not to sound stupid but what is LS
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Land star?
http://www.landstarbroker.com/
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Thank you it I will look into that do u have to have your own authority and if so how do I go about that? Sorry if these are stupid questions but I am still new to all of this and my learning curve has been very steep as of late. I have not kept track of my miles but it would probably at or a little below 50k
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http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...-company-driver-to-independent-thread.265975/
The above is @double yellow 's thread about going independent.
I personally haven't transitioned yet, but its a work in progress.
Its spendy, but if you are sharp, you can cut your losses dramatically.
Something's are unmanageables {things that upset you, that you have no control over} ( break downs, deadheading to get in a good lane etc etc)
You've got a truck and trailer... So 2/3 the way there I'd say, the reserve funds might cause you trouble and when you go to insure you might get dicked around...
Are you sure after 50,000 miles you're ready to dedicate all your marbles to this?
Lots of useful info here too
http://www.ooida.com/
I'm leeching on, see where this goes. Good luck buddy.Last edited: Aug 21, 2015
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....I don't have suggestions for the OP- but having a truck and trailer is not 2/3 of the way there... Ask any if the tens of thousands of guys that bought both, habe neither and no money a year later.
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Find work, establish yourself, get equipment for the job you'll do, then.Go truckingKenworthGuyNH Thanks this. -
I think there "may" be some holes in the story the OP is putting forth. He "leased on with a broker"????
Pulled over, brakes set, and got ticketed for no seatbelt??
C'mon...........
Having said that, there is no shortage of small carriers in the Lancaster County area that would not hesitate to take a chance on an up-and-coming O/O........but you need to get off the internet and go ride around and talk to them face to face. -
You need to lease onto someone, like land star. I would go with them if I had a truck. It will take you months and $10,000 to get your own authority. I assume you do not have the time nor money to do that. After you have a year with lanstar, then you can work your way into your own authority....but you may find you get a lot of discounts from a leased on arrangement with land star that you really like. They are a one stop shop for fuel, tires, and insurance discounts. Plus they should have the freight for you to haul.
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