What are the pros/cons to leasing? Is it more advantageous than being a straight up owner/operator?
is it common to get stuck out there without a return load?
Thank you, instead of sitting around I will surely get out there. When you say ask for a minimum rate of round-trip, do you mean double my price...
Good afternoon everyone. I recently purchased my first truck, and currently I am saving for a new flat bed. In the interim, I have seen many...
not a bad thought, thank you. Reefers going from Sacramento to points east usually get 3$ plus a mile, correct? and then if i can get 2$ home, i...
yes a 1 truck operation. plans to expand down the road after i get settled. I have a 09 volvo that is CA clean idle certified, so no issues there.
im renting a dry van. im exploring my options with the reefers. i know sacramento and salinas valley are hotspots for reefers
Ouch, that sounds terrible. how are you even operating in the black with those rates? I think I should just base myself out of sacramento then....
Hey everyone, Im going to be using a parking lot for my truck up in Reno, NV. (I live 30 minutes away in Lake Tahoe). Is this a good city to be...
Sorry I should have been more specific. In the near future (1-2 years) I would like to buy 2 or 3 more trucks and run a fleet. I was originally...
Hey everybody, thanks for your help here. I just purchased my first truck (09 Volvo) and Im planning on moving cross country. Would it be better...
yes i was planning on incorporating in NV or FL, thank you. But it sounds like these areas are not good for truckers, judging by the posts on...
Just avoid rush hour obviously, and the staten island expressway is a nightmare anytime, even 2am ive been in bumper to bumper. the tolls are...
thank you landstar8891, I was born in Staten Island, unfortunately lol. I try to get out of NY, but it always comes full circle somehow. Its...
It appears there is no "Golden Area" with trucking. Perhaps your success in the industry comes down to how hard and smart you work, your...
New York metro area?
thank you, short, simple and to the point lol
Thanks chinatown. I see your from Henderson. I would be moving to Tahoe, but basing my operation from REno. How is the reefer market in Vegas?...
thanks for clarification, that makes sense. Ive heard there are plenty of loads, but they are already spoken for. i.e large trucking companies
Do you feel the same for all of florida, or miami specifically? why?
