O/O requirements to get loads off load board?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by krpv, Feb 2, 2013.

  1. krpv

    krpv Light Load Member

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    Hi, can someone tell me the requirements to get a load off of a load board? I mean in terms of MVR or DAC report, do they check that, and what are the general requirements for that?
    Also do I need a certain amount of time/experience as a driver to get to get a load?

    Thanks
     
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  3. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    Ther arnt any ,,, if your an o/o everthing would be a go just sign up to load board ,post your truck and wait for calls,,, or call them!!!!!!!

    You will need to sign up with each broker,,, they send there packet to you,,, fill it out and email/ fax it back to them... and hit the road to the load!
     
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  4. krpv

    krpv Light Load Member

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    So I'm assuming the packet asks for MVR or DAC right? Or they request it themselves? My long term goal is to work as an O/O doing that, but I want to make sure it's possible first in terms of backround: I have one point on my my H6, like 2 traffic convictions on my 3 year, and I know my DAC has points for seatbelt, HOS violations, and busting some guys headlight. I dont have any dui, crashes anything overly serious.. I ordered my dac a couple days ago just to see the actual points on there but not sure how many points is acceptable?
     
  5. Driver4Christ

    Driver4Christ Bobtail Member

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    Do you have your authority? you are going to need that to sign up for their services. Once you're signed up and you're going to sign up with a broker in which you chose the note from you will need to have your federal employer ID number you are a tortilla your insurance submit as part of their carrier packet. Beware of some free load boards site the posting for loads are not current. Some brokers do required that's your DOT number have been active for 6 months .
     
  6. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    You will need your own operating authority or lease on to a carrier that allows it in order to book your own loads from a load board.

    Most brokers will dispatch a load after receipt of your CoA, I-9 and insurance certificate. They will require that you sign and return their broker contract before you deliver the load. This needs to be done once for each broker.

    Most will not check your SAFER score data, but some will.

    DAC information is irrelevant to an O/O with authority.

    If you're considering getting your operating authority, then I would suggest paying OOIDA to handle the details for you so that you don't get in trouble and have the best opportunity for success. It's obvious that you do not have the necessary knowledge or experience to handle that on your own.

    Yes I'm being blunt and I'm not going to apologize for it. :)

    Seriously, spend a month or two searching and reading the threads regarding getting your own authority here on TTR. It will be an eye-opener.
     
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  7. Driver4Christ

    Driver4Christ Bobtail Member

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    Carrier packet does not ask for NPR or drivers SM CSA points. The basically want to verify that you have an active bots or tea active valid insurance for your vehicle in trailer in car go and you have a tax ID number that's all that's required to give a hoot about what you're driving records like but they will check your DOT safety score.
     
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  8. krpv

    krpv Light Load Member

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    Yes I was planning on getting my own authority. Federal ID number is the same as EIN tax number right? Thanks for the info on the DOT # active time length.
    So my MVR DAC doesn't really matter as long as I have my liability and cargo insurance?
     
  9. krpv

    krpv Light Load Member

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    Na it's cool man I appreciate the feedback. I know OOIDA will process your application for moter carrier authority and broker authority for 700$, but they dont procees the intrastate permit, IFTA, and base plates as far as i understand.
    What is the CoA? Thanks
    whats safer score data?
     
  10. krpv

    krpv Light Load Member

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    What is NPR or Drivers SM CSA points? I'm only familiar with dmv MVR and DAC. Is DOT safety score same as DAC?
     
  11. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    CoA = Certificate of Authority

    SAFER score can be found here: http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/
     
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