Starting A Hauling Bizz

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Roadstartwin, Sep 1, 2012.

  1. Roadstartwin

    Roadstartwin Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the reply. Yes I have a CDL (only class-a), experience is little but i have driven trucks and hauled lots of equipment big and small ( have no car hauling other than my drag car) ,driving record is clean, good work history in the mechanical feild ( both Disel and Gas Transportation and Equipment) I have not bought the truck yet, its a 2010 Dodge 3500 Cummings w/5sp man tranny 4dr long bed 2wh dr, I have driven trucks for my dad's repair shop of 30yrs (he made me drive em and diagnose the problems, lucky him. HAHAHA) Trailer not decided on yet, Oil Feild is only 1 1/2 hrs away, I have 10+yrs in the mechanic feild, just me driving, Don't really wanna be gone more than 3wks at a time, I'd like to see salary of at least 60,000-70,000 ( prolly stretching it Idk)
     
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  3. sjmay

    sjmay Light Load Member

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    Road,

    You can make money in the business but it will take time, and patience. A lot of both, which may require a big enough bankroll. You will need to take the time to develop the reputation to get the good loads. You will require patience to say no to crap loads. You can average more than a $1.50 per mile, hauling LTL, it takes a lot of load planning, a lot of load planning.

    Hauling 1-2 cars, or even 3-4 cars won't make you much money, you are better off with LTL developing a good reputation etc.
     
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