Making money with a pickup?

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by Wes1, Sep 26, 2018.

  1. Wes1

    Wes1 Bobtail Member

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    Can a guy make a living or a business out of running for parts with a pickup and bumper pull trailer? I live in ND and have a bumper pull and a new pickup. Is there a need for something like this? I mean the small, lightweight, I need it now kind of things? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Also any pitfalls to avoid would be great to know about also.
     
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  3. BrandonCDLdriver

    BrandonCDLdriver Road Train Member

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    That would be called hot shot. It's a cutthroat industry from what I hear.

    Remember, if it was easy to go into and easy to make money, others would have done it already.
     
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  4. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    Look for an Acme or United Vision. They run lots of pick ups.
     
  5. FLHT

    FLHT Heavy Load Member

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    You can make a few dollars but you will not get rich.
    You can Hot Shot your pickup and put lots of miles on it. I would dump the bumper pull trailer for a goose neck 40 ft long double axel trailer.
    Pass on the cheap loads ( they got plenty )
    From what I have seen the Dodge Diesels seem to hold up the best.
     
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  6. Seattle206

    Seattle206 Light Load Member

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    I see these guys all the time on I10, and was thinking there getting paid to pull that stuff. I see some with the nice trailers on those dodges with the double axles pulling drilling bits, and oilfield pipes all the time.
     
  7. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    Avoid lease roads if you drive a Chevy.
     
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    Dadetrucking305 Heavy Load Member

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    On the older Chevys.2011 and up they beefed them up tremendously.The fix on the older ones were tie rod sleeves.
     
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