Is it possible to make much money with a 3 car trailer and a pickup?

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  1. silverstreak

    silverstreak Bobtail Member

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    No its very difficult,insurance will eat you alive. you have to find a niche in this business if your planning on moving less than 5 cars at a time. its not easy
     
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    I know someone who hauls a single car trailer behind a gas ram 2500 truck and does quite well. It's up to you to figure out how to make it work.
     
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    Hi...I'm looking to do the same with my ram 1500 diesel...would like more info
     
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    Tropsnart Road Train Member

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    Diesel costs more per gallon.
     
  5. Kozakvod

    Kozakvod Medium Load Member

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    Well that's a wide open statement, don't you think? I mean to respond with "I know someone..." and what is quite well? He told you he does "quite well"? In case you haven't guessed I don't believe it. I mean I suppose I could see where one could gross $1500/2000/ week assuming all the stars aligned, but even that is not "quite well" in this business.
     
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    You're asking the wrong questions. And the answers you need to the right questions you'll need to find for yourself. The million times that question has been asked not once does anyone ever ask "what will my expenses be?" This is a reverse engineering project, you start with how much do I want in my pocket per week and then start working backwards.

    Apparently every Russian entering the US is doing what you're asking about so your competition is strong.
     
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    By the time you hear about a great opportunity in life, it's generally too late. Life is a marathon and not a sprint. Pace yourself.

    You will be much happier working some mundane dedicated driving job than chasing hot shot unicorns. The days of hauling Chevy, Ford & Dodge pickups at that premium $2.50+ per mile because of the pandemic/parts shortage are long over. Sorry bud.
     
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