Intermodal/Containers isn't the only local route but, it is probably the easiest. There is always Dump (end dump/belly/side/dumptruck), lowboy, flatbeds, hoppers or dry bulk. I don't know about the others but, dump is pretty cut throat so it's hard to get into and make money plus it depends on your area.
I work for a pretty big end dump company and they acquired a coal haul last year or the year before that is a twenty year contract. They hate it and I believe they already want out of it, too much pressure and I don't think they are making the money they want. The terminal manager is usually out driving a truck just to make their daily quotas, it is a nightmare.
O/O local/regional
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I haul containers now herw in cincinnati. I must admit it is nice to be home every night. But it is incredibly hard on your truck. The depot yards here are awful. Probably some of the worst I have ever seen. Especially the container port yards.
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AMEN!!!! Landstar8891 I too missed it all, even when you are home you usually have to do something for or to your truck. It is insanity!!!
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Yep, there's always something even if it's waiting in line at the streakin beacon
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