Getting my own authority :)

Hi everyone

I've been driving for many years but never gotten my own authority. I know the pitfalls, I know the extra hassle, but I'm still doing it!! I bought my truck and it will finally be paid off in 3 months. I plan on using this time to save money for getting my own authority and learning as much as possible.

First off, before I get into all the craziness my first question is this:

Where's the best place to find power only loads? (NO BACKHAUL).

I currently do power only, usually brand new empty trailers and my company always find these loads, but when I try.. all I find is back hauls. Currently all I use is getloaded.com - any other suggestions?

Also, obviously I need to find out about which company to use for factoring, how to calculate my miles in each state for fuel taxes, etc.. if anyone knows of a good source I could read to get this info myself it would be much appreciated!!!

 

Ok well, I'll consider that. Still hasn't dissuaded me from doing it though lol how would you recommend I get loads from these manufacturers? Where do they post their loads at? Or do you just find a manufacturer and find out who to talk to? Last time I did that they said "the customer who bought the trailer arranges the shipping." Is internet truck stop better for power only? I'm having a big problem with get loaded because they pollute the power only section with back haul. I can't sift through all the backhaul to find the legitimate power only loads. Any other suggestions?

 

Did I happen to mention that I am CURRENTLY MAKING A LIVING DOING POWER ONLY... hahahaha. I run my ### off.. It's what I like doing guys... I'm never stuck anywhere without a job to follow it up. I was simply asking if there was a better place to find these types of jobs or any other *positive* feedback about finding these jobs. But it looks like you guys don't know, so I'll continue my efforts while also heeding your imminent disaster warnings hahaha.

 

Well for one thing, I am well aware that fleets get prioritized because they can bid lower on huge jobs with lots of loads. That's trucking in a nutshell. But I've seen these loads pop up as singles plenty. If I got a good savings in the bank it's enough to keep me afloat until I start making some good contacts and beating some doors down, getting in good with sales people, etc. My bills are small. I did that on purpose so I could finally jump into my own trucking business. And later if I can't keep busy and make the money, I'll buy a carriage for my horse haha I've already planned for the fact that maybe you guys are right. I've heard it plenty ....believe me. Maybe trailer is the way to go. I'm not that stubborn. I've considered it. but I love just dropping that trailer and bobtailing to the beach or some other cool spot and never bumping a #### dock ever again