I was told to make a thread on the Hot Shot trucking form because you guys were making jokes instead of giving me advice. Thank you though.
Should i buy a box truck?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by HiJesusLovesu, May 14, 2024.
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Well I was asking for a general answer. I understand that but I think that would help out a lot. Its one thing to get into box trucking and working 8 hours a day, vs working twice that. I believe if you work harder than others, you have to get ahead. -
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Right now you know nothing about nothing. You don't know rates, freight lanes, fixed costs, variable costs, shippers, HOS, weight restrictions , load securement- NOTHING.
Knowing nothing is a bad way to start a business. If this is something you want, get a cdl first then work for someone who already has a business and figure out what questions you need to be asking.Lite bug, Deere hunter, Savor the Flavor and 4 others Thank this. -
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sorry, thought some of the guys in that forum might help.
but, alas, the peanut gallery followed.OldeSkool, HiJesusLovesu, Chinatown and 1 other person Thank this. -
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About 2/3rds of my loads would fit in a 24ft box. Sometimes i wonder 8f that would be viable route or if 53ft is better for practical reason. As for your question. I'd say if you want to get into household moving. I would be good idea. A childhood friend is doing well with 3 box trucks doing local moving in New Orleans. As for what i do, automotive production expedite, i see "some" landstar and load 1 doing it but not much.... so my final answer would be no as well
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I’ve seen Landstarve sleeper box trucks that say “Expedite” on them. Basically OTR….
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Weren't there a lot more of those Panther box trucks several years ago? Seems like I haven't seen them much anymore if at all.
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