Are pickups and 3-5 car trailer taking over local deliveries

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by SoCalRed, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. Ziggy319

    Ziggy319 Medium Load Member

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    Thinking that this is good when you violate every part of the FMCSA rules and regs is stupid. Your business plan is not something you should brag about. Try doing things right. Than see where you are.
     
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    5-6k a week? Running legally try 8k on a low end. And up to 12k legally. My 4car rollbacks do 5 to 6 k a week
     
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    I said driving but meant on duty. There is a lot of waiting while preparing cars. Your point still stands though.
     
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    And running in the North East with no CDL. You have a lot more courage than I. Cost me almost $12,000 in one dot inspection.
     
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    We dont go over weight, but regardless in 3 and a half months we have only hit 1 weigh station. We arent traveling far at all. CDL is happening really soon though bc the weight limit is holding us back.
     
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    I was told I didn’t need it. They impounded everything. I wasn’t the driver. I am the owner. Cost me $12,000 to straiten it out.
     
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    Are you saying that you as the owner are required to have your cdl even if you arent driving?
     
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    No. The driver needs the CDL.
    And I run NJ to CT 95% of my freight.
     
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    Our main route is Orange County ny to Westchester and back. Looks like thats about to change though. I believe my money wave is about to take a hit.
     
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    You must be doing the Tesla’s. Lol