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Part time trucking

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by useme, Jun 28, 2016.

  1. Jun 28, 2016 #1
    useme

    useme Bobtail Member

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    Is it economically feasible to run hotshot part time? I have a F350 dually and utility trailer (under 26k) and was picking up random loads on Uship before they kicked me off for not having DOT/MC numbers. When I checked into getting those, the insurance requirements seem cost prohibitive. Came here wondering whether any companies let me lease their operating authority/insurance on a per/use basis, but I doubt it.

    Am I missing something, or has the government made it impossible for anyone to be a part time trucker?
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2016 #2
    kw550cat

    kw550cat Medium Load Member

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    [Am I missing something, or has the government made it impossible for anyone to be a part time trucker?[/QUOTE]

    You are the reason
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2016 #3
    Midwest1

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    Get legal and run it like a business or don't do it all. Uship and all those jokes sites do nothing but bring rates down and make the industry look bad.
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2016 #4
    x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Get a DOT number.

    FIND loads through either a contract Government or some other very reputable broker.

    I know next to nothing about your little ones (Duallys towing hotshots...) but there is enough there for a match to us bigger brethren. Insurance is expensive yes, but so much more stupid not to have it. No better than the illegal coming over here and getting a license on nothing at all. You cannot sue a turlip.

    Incorperate a business first before anything. Otherwise if something happens, you stand to lose it all if something does happen and you get sued. Hand over your home and all.
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2016 #5
    bobtrucks2204

    bobtrucks2204 Light Load Member

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    I see smokeys pulling over 1 tons with trailers all the time in PA. Especially around Carlisle on 81.

    Was wondering why until I started looking for the dot/mc numbers were not there. Don't go there.
     
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