How do my numbers look for car hauling? What am i missing or inaccurate on?

Awesome! That's great to hear, that your wheels are rolling. The bumps in the road is all part of that learning process I suppose.

Are you getting your loads off of Central Dispatch only (is it sustainable) or using a dispatch service? How's the fuel consumption/cost doing after 2 weeks and do you still see profitability down the line and what kind of miles have you run so far? I know it's early, but we're talking two weeks real world experience, can't compare that to anything. Must feel good to finally get going, aside from the business head aches of course.

Wish you and your business all the luck and success!!

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to reply and keep us updated.

 

Woah!! That's crazy indeed. Those are the variables others mentioned that you simply can't account for but will certainly happen. Glad to hear it's not stopping you and your getting over those hurdles to make it happen. Thanks for sharing the experience.

So from first form completed, until wheels rolling two weeks ago, how long did it take all together? Also, did DOT or the insurance co. give you any trouble getting your DOT# or ins without a CDL? In your state, where you required to get a MC#? Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to head down your path only I would like to haul 4-5 cars so I need weight tags in CA and MUST have a CDL. Since your local, you didn't need IFTA am I correct? Thank you again, for your time and willingness to share your knowledge.

 

No, you are not mistaken. To run on your own and engage in interstate commerce (cross state lines or haul stuff that will cross state lines) you must have both a US DOT number as well as a MC number.

The MC number is your operating authority, what gives you the legal right to haul someone else's property for hire. Except in very limited cases all movement of freight or passengers for hire requires operating authority, either on a Federal level (MC number) or some state level such as PUC authority.

 

You being based in California will require CA weight tags if you never leave the state, IRP (apportioned tags) if you do leave the state. IFTA (fuel tax decal) also if you leave the state.

You will need a US DOT number, all carriers do even intrastate, and if you haul only within California you will need a CA motor carrier permit (CA MCP), commonly known as a CA#. This is issued thru the DMV and must be displayed on your vehicle. California Highway Patrol (CHP) enforces this program.

Now, you may also need a MC number as well, if any of the vehicles you haul are imported or exported (so anything to or from the ports) or come from or are going to leave the state (such as units from a rail head or manufacturer) you are engaging in interstate commerce, even if your truck never leaves California. This will require a Federal operating authority (MC number).

Also, since your truck will require a CDL, you must have a drug testing consortium in place before you haul your first load, actually before you ever move your truck even empty. Also, don't forget about Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) and if you do leave CA several other states have special permits such as New Mexico weight distance and NY Highway Use Tax (NY HUT).

 

This is awesome information! Thank you so much for sharing. I was a aware of most of those (after reading here and on DMV), I planned on the MC# however now for sure in case hauling from the ports, thanks for that detail. However, I wasn't aware of the UCR, thank you for that, very informative post that many will find useful.

 

I buy a lot of used gov vehicles and can get u anything u want from ranger to 550s.... Even tractor trailers ( I buy and sell all types of vehicles and export some as well )

I personally do some car hauling my self and will have my cdl a by end of the month if your still looking for a driver. Feel free to contact me I live in pa

 

12k miles a month is easily accomplishable i run 10k on average and im home every weekend unless i choose to stay out. Ill burn 52 hrs in 5 days. 12k might not be accomplishable running around daily in the NE but its definitely possible

 

Its over 53 ft in florida you need a permit