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Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by jhgoosefan, Sep 19, 2024.

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  1. Sep 19, 2024 #1
    jhgoosefan

    jhgoosefan Bobtail Member

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    I’m just getting into the business. I’m going to buy a 1-ton pick-up and 3 car wedge. I will be starting off without a CDL but I am planning to have it within a year. Planning on using to load boards to find loads. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2024 #2
    Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Kick yourself in the balls and rethink this. If it felt good, yeah, buy a truck and trailer
     
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    Concorde

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    Advice?
    Get yourself an insurance quote before spending any money…you may find pizza delivery more profitable :)
     
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    Chinatown

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    jhgoosefan

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    thanks
     
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    jhgoosefan

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    thanks
    thanks
     
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    Hammer166

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    That sector of carhaul is flooded with new immigrants working for foreign National investors who'll buythe first equipment they could find and throw these poor guys in it. It's a mess and as somebody else pointed out the insurance rates are reflecting that. It's so shady that some of the trucks we see on a regular basis will have a different name and Dot number on them every time we see them
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2024 #8
    Eddiec

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    Have you checked and monitored the load boards you intend to use to gauge if you will be profitable? Also, cold call some brokers and see if they will even use you.
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2024 #9
    jeffman164

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    Market is flooded = low rates. Would not suggest.
     
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    pavrom

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    ...he won't listen to you , he thinks you are joking:):):)
     
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