Owning a Log Truck?

Bridger, I think when you are old enough to get your CDL you could buy a truck and work it. Just starting out and trying to hire a driver is going to be tough. Good luck.

 

The members have put a lot of good advice here, I have trucks and haul logs.

You definately need some experience before you start hauling.

You also have to beable to fix without running to the shop.

I have drivers and it means constant attention or your trucks are on their side.

Please keep in mind though you may not have long to go off-road it doesn't matter it costs.

For example last weekend we hauled all week until noon Saturday....rolled the truck in the shop put a new transmission in and rebuilt the front end. Ready to roll Monday morning.

That's how to survive in the industry.

 

People tell you anything to not follow your dreams I wanna do the same thing and Ima find me a cheap truck round 10-15,000 but all I can say if that’s what you wanna do go for it I mean if it ain’t no money in it you already have the truck haul for another company it’s money to be made when you get your own truck

 

This thread is so old, rumor has it he bought the truck, became a millionaire, sold the business and retired

 

This thread is so old, rumor has it he bought the truck, became a millionaire, sold the business and retired

 

My husband has been hauling logs since the beginning of the year under intrastate no dot or mc. He decided to get his mc because everyone has work for him. So i called the insurance company and when they asked what he plans on hauling, I said logs and the lady said he cannot without 3 years verifiable experience in logging. He has 20 plus years driving usually in construction. Is there a regulation that I am missing or is this just my insurance company's issue?

He has some experience logging for others but that was only when he had downtime and was helping somene a few times a month.

 

That's crazy... I have my own log truck and had one year experience when I started. I'm with Progressive which is what all the new drivers I know of use. My insurance runs $680 a month

 

Im From Nc can you give me a little insight in how the dot and insurance go.

Thank you.

 

On bad days they both go right up your butt and into your wallet.

NC has bears all over but they seem pretty lenient. Im there everyday and never been pulled over by one. Knock on wood.

 

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