Just got into the biz

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by FLA-Driver, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. FLA-Driver

    FLA-Driver Bobtail Member

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    I just got hired with a local auto company out of Cocoa, Florida off of 520 and I-95. I'll be running Florida and home every night with weekends off with day pay (pretty decent), weekends off, 1099, and running a 7 car wedge . Car hauling seems to be little hard to get into compared to other areas of trucking and I'm thinking this will be a good starting point.

    Question is are there any good companies that will hire for OTR with a couple years experience even if I don't have OTR experience? I can't seem to find anybody that trains in this industry.

    This question is for the future so I can have a game plan after a couple years of intrastate experience in car hauling.
     
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  3. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

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    Car hauling is where the work is & money. A lot of responsibility. I'm looking to get into myself. Most of them want at least 2 years experience otr. I was talking to Proficient in Jacksonville. I would just talk to the recruiters of the companies you are interested in. I just saw Moore Car hauling was offering their drivers $1.35. Stay the course. I hope you achieve your goals.
     
  4. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Got a picture of a 7 car wedge?
     
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  5. FLA-Driver

    FLA-Driver Bobtail Member

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    No picture on hand but I can take one on Monday.

    They currently have two 4 car and two 7 car wedges and are buying two more 7's this months. Like I said, it's a decent little starter company close to home.
     
  6. Driver2727

    Driver2727 Light Load Member

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    I think he was being sarcastic because a 7 car is not a wedge
     
  7. FLA-Driver

    FLA-Driver Bobtail Member

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    I realized that last night. Sorry, still learning :(:(
     
  8. Driver2727

    Driver2727 Light Load Member

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    No problem. Hopefully that's were all here, to learn and share what we've learned
     
  9. FLA-Driver

    FLA-Driver Bobtail Member

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    I see guys using chains on the top cars plus two tire straps and all cars are strapped on the bottom rack. Is that typical? Or is it a preference?
     
  10. Driver2727

    Driver2727 Light Load Member

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    I've personally never seen anyone use both. It's normally either chains or straps and most new car manufacturers don't allow chains anymore.
     
  11. FLA-Driver

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    Good to know. And is it nessecary to crank to piss out of the mini winch? I watched a guy break the chain off the spindle yesterday but to me, I don't se that much force being needed. How hard do you recommend tightening the chains?
     
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