I'm from New Jersey and I'm having a hard time

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by cherrybone, Jun 11, 2018.

  1. cherrybone

    cherrybone Bobtail Member

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    I have everything in place to purchase a truck however I'm having a hard time finding a gig. It's hard to find a job for some reason. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Also need to be home daily. After that I'm willing to grind.
     
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  3. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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  4. cherrybone

    cherrybone Bobtail Member

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    Yes 8yrs as a company driver
     
  5. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    We need more information.

    Are you saying that you have the money and credit and Reserves to purchase a tractor but you can't find anyone to lease onto?

    What is your level of experience? What is your recent experience? How is your MVR? What kind of freight are you looking to haul? What companies have you contacted and why have they turned you down?
     
  6. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Jersey chics are the hottest.
     
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  7. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Local jersey rail road port grocery local lumber yards gas tanker construction equipment for local company look around
     
  8. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Grocery haulers out wakefern foods in keasby and Elizabeth !
     
  9. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Johanna foods in Flemington too .
     
  10. Gunner75

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    What kind of experiance? Pgt trucking has a yard in Trenton and take older trucks, so long as your mvr and history don't make you a liability you should be able to get on.

    P&s transportation also has a yard in Elizabeth new Jersey. 1 year driving experiance ia what they require
     
  11. Voorhees84

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    Go on craigslist . Everyday in North Jersey they have 7-10 job postings for owner ops . Mostly port and rail work though . Port pays better but more hassle . Rails are pretty easy work but pays less . I hate to say it but try jb hunt intermodal out of Elizabeth . Home everyday probably gross 600-700 if not more on less than 200 miles a day . I've talked to some of their drivers with different stories regarding pay . I can only assume you're being picky because Jersey has plenty of work . Picky is good though we all need to get paid for what we're worth .
     
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