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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jhead116, Jan 10, 2019.

  1. Jan 10, 2019 #1
    Jhead116

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    So I work a full time job during week as well as my friend we were thinking about trying to get into Friday-Saturday hot shot hauling we both have trucks and were thinking about buying a good used flatbed trailer. What are people’s thoughts? The truck wouldn’t stop unless mechanical issues.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2019 #2
    Chinatown

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  4. Jan 10, 2019 #3
    Jhead116

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    But there is work there if willing to go get?
     
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    gokiddogo

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    Isn't most flatbed work Monday to Friday 8-5 kinda deal?

    What customers do you think you might target who will need a weekend only guy? And how is that void currently being filled?

    Sounds like a good way to lose at both hotshot as well as current job. Nevermind the fact going into business with a friend is an excellent way to ruin that friendship.
     
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    Chinatown

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    I don't know; that's not my area of expertise.
     
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    x1Heavy

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    You do not go into business with friends or family. It ruins it in some way. Mark my words. And you would both be sorry.

    Such a limited time frame for hotshot sounds like you two are playing at trucking. If you were dead serious about this industry you will be taking loads 24/7 365 all year. Your expenses never stop. Fuel, insurance, taxes, payroll (If any...) fixit bills etc. Get going yer late. lol.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2019 #7
    Jhead116

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    10-4....so if a man was considering trying to be full-time how is the industry doing as far as hauling like I said I am just looking for options to work for myself instead of corporation?
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2019 #8
    gokiddogo

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    Have a business plan drawn up yet? Even something scribbled out on scrap paper? Then on another paper how you will accomplish the needs of the business plan? Example who might your customers be.? Do all of this before you spend a dime or make any moves.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2019 #9
    Jhead116

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    10-4 thanks you advice is smart and helpful but to awnser question no just a thought as of right now but we do plan to have a thought out plan before we jump if we ever jump both are pretty cautious people and just have been giving a little thought to the idea lately.
     
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    gokiddogo Thanks this.
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