Hopper bottom owner operator

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Drpparker95, May 26, 2018.

  1. 389Trucker

    389Trucker Light Load Member

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    Late post here but how can somebody with a new CDL get into grain hopping? I purchase my own equipment and lease on without sinking. Is this possible or am I dreaming?
     
  2. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    Well I’m digging up an old thread here, but I’ve been hauling wood chips with my own truck for 3 years and I am getting fed up with it. The lines at the mill are ridiculously long, I’ve been running all night and then most of the day, go home for a few hour nap and go do it again for $2,500 a week gross.

    I know covid got everything messed up, but I’m thinking about trying hopper bottom. I live in south Arkansas and figure surely with harvest around the corner I can get work with a broker. Anyone know how that’s going now?? I don’t want to quit where I’m at if I’m just going deeper in the hole.
     
  3. Army91W

    Army91W Heavy Load Member

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    You can get an account without an mc number to check out the load counts. Prices and details require an account and mc number. bulkloads.com
     
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