Pilot Cars

the owner of the trucking company

 

I c.yeah just wanted to make sure it was a good job for someone like me that knows how to run a biz and works hard.the guy said he made 110k last year and made 44k in 4 and a half months this year.just wanted to know if it was possible? I was doing some figuring on the 1.50 or so a mile.I fig netting A dollar a mile should be doable after gas and etc....in order for me to want to do it id have to avg 2k+ a week net.so I guess the question woukd be how many miles can u avg per week?yes I do know things depend on variables but just an avg would be nice or even a low so I can run some numbers..thanks

 

They are in the building formerly owned by Benny Jackson Ford. You can see it from I-75. They also have a store in Atlanta.

 

exit 340 off 75, right after the rest area????? can you get a truck in there?

 

Exit 350 on 75 just south of the rest area. They are in there along with North Georgia Power Sports (motorcycles and atv's). As for being able to get a truck in there, I didn't see a problem with it but I didn't pull in there either. However Saturday morning when I was on my way down to Dalton to Truckpro and Pilot I did see a couple trucks parked there (They are on the west frontage road just south of the exit).

 

Theres a,pilot across from the truckpro too

 

It is exit 348. Going south on I-75, take a right off the exit ramp. Go to the first street and take a left. There used to be a convenience store where you turn. If you bear left you will go by the store. You can easily get a truck into their lot.

 

You need to be qualified from either New York or Utah. They will tell you the minimum equipment, and they will test you. If you don't want to to to New York then don't get it. It is a pain in the neck.. But do you want to pass up a load? You need to have proof of insurance that the carriers requires. And not all cars or trucks are eligible to be a pilot car. Some states will allow a pilot car to have a folding sign, some require a solid wood or metal sign.. There are many pilot car brokers, and will find work for you in the areas that you want to run, and keep you out of areas that you don't want to run. Getting started is hard, unless you really know how to escort loads. I have seen many think they are, but they aren't. I pay alot of money for these services, and want a somebody who can do the job. If you do high pole, that load strike is your problem. Run about 1/4 to 1/2 mile ahead of the load, so if you get a strike, I can stop before I hit what you did. Your pole is always 6 " higher than my load is..because I look at it his way.. If you aren't up to my expectations.. You get to go home, and there are alot of competion to replace you. They have the oversize and pilot car directory, commonly called the sunrise sunset book to advertise in. A if you are in front.. Pay attention to where the truck is, I've passed escorts going down hills or they get 10 miles ahead of you going up hills. Always get a copy of the permit of where your going, remember... Prior planning prevents p*** poor performance. Best of luck in your venture.

 

I am curious about this. I have never hauled super loads but have had my share 17' wide and oilfield loads upto 125k or so. Used escorts provided etc. What companies can I go to for loads to escort? I can handle the on time/professional look etc. Of course the per mile $ is a concern. Seems like the ideal vehicle would be a van with a onboard generator for powering a A/C for sleeping etc. I have been off the road for several yrs, diesel was under 2,00 for reference.