Moving new tractors

I am curious about jobs involving running trains of new tractors to dealers and carriers. I see ads looking for drivers, but I would like to know what's involved in doing that. What's involved legally? Border crossing? Securement? Wait times? Consistentcy of work? Income? Is this something I should pursue?

Here is a pic of what I'm asking about-

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I had a buddy that did this for a company based by Peterbilt in Denton TX. So all he pulled was Peterbilt's from factory to dealerships. From what I gathered from him, he had to rig them up and break them down at the delivery. They taught him everything in orientation. Once he was done at delivery, he hopped a plane and came back for another round or go home til the next delivery.

The money was decent and everything was reimbursed to him. He said it was too much work for him. Which I didn't understand, since he likes to do flatbed work.

 

Hi Criminey, I've always thought of that too. I don't think there would be too much involved in dismantling the units, as there isn't much you can do by yourself, unless you are Superwoman. There's an outfit that always advertises delivering new straight trucks by me, and the ad comes and goes, so maybe there's some BS involved. I'm not too crazy about airports, so maybe that's the sticky wicket. On the plus side, you'd be driving new trucks all the time, just hope you don't have to back up.

 

Not my thing.
Brand new Fire Trucks would be cool though.

 

YA! Some of the worst pulling, slowest trucks. Tight, new and has it's own hassles. Airports are the worst one. It's a job for retired guy!

 

I spoke to a couple of those drivers at the Freightliner here.They deliver the trucks.No smoking or sleeping in the trk because the trk you would be driving is brand new.You take trks to desination then you fly out to pick up your next load of piggybacks.Your company pays for your hotel stay and I think your meals.They pay for cab fare too.

 

Truck Movers is one of the companies that does that.

There is a thread on them here, full of Glowing Reviews.

 

Off topic but KW said I could go watch my last new truck being built in Chillicothe OH , but there was no way I could drive it home..... Even if it was paid for.

 

KW! My favorite field trip so far. I wanted to take one home, too.