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Is this a worthless thought?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Midlife, Mar 19, 2017.

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  1. Mar 19, 2017 #1
    Midlife

    Midlife Bobtail Member

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    I am currently driving for a private carrier delivering custom garage doors starting from western WI and going eastern seaboard. Anywhere from Maine to Florida and back. Usually empty.

    I am wondering if it would be worth my time to get my own authority and lease the truck I am driving from the owner to pick up return loads from anywhere east heading to Midwest.

    Seems like a huge waste to run empty to WI from anywhere from Maine to Florida.

    Thought I could get my feet wet and make some extra money coming back with some freight. I know I would have to cut in the owner and get insurance and all that.

    Or are there "under cover" loads that I could sneak back and get paid?

    Any thoughts. ?
     
    Midlife, Mar 19, 2017
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  3. Mar 19, 2017 #2
    Chinatown

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    The garage door company probably doesn't want their trailer delayed on the return trip. They need to get it loaded again ASAP.
     
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  4. Mar 19, 2017 #3
    mustang190

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    If your getting paid who cares if your dead heading??
    Mash on it and enjoy the easy ride!
     
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  5. Mar 19, 2017 #4
    Midlife

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    They usually wait 4-5 days to load it and I have taken many a slow trip back.
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2017 #5
    KillingTime

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    Maine is a beautiful State.

    I hope you have hauled ### back here and enjoyed it for a few days before going back 'on duty'.

    Dunno what to tell you about business tho, brother.
     
    KillingTime, Mar 19, 2017
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  8. Mar 19, 2017 #6
    G13Tomcat

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    I'd just roll with it for now; no pun intended.
     
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  9. Mar 19, 2017 #7
    Chinatown

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    Spent some time in Bath Maine at the shipyard. Beautiful state, but I'm a wuss and can't deal with the winters.
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2017 #8
    Diesel Dave

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    Don't do it.
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2017 #9
    cjb logistics

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    No ####e
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2017 #10
    Roberts450

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    Food grade pneumatics and dedicated chemical tankers here and 100% of my loads are all one way. Its nice.
     
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