Wanting to do the hopper bottom thing

Hi everyone. Well i just bought a decent old truck for a smoking deal so here is my second attempt at being a owner operator. I have burned my self out with yard birds and produce so i want to do something different such as pull a hopper bottom. I was wanting to know if there is any good outfits i could lease my truck on with pulling a hopper bottom near or around ft smith Arkansas. I already talked to oakley and they said my truck is too old. Also was wondering how the rates are with a grain train, and if i can get home easy in my neck of the woods? The truck is paid cash for and kind of want to keep it around my area so i can do as much work as possible to the truck. Any help or input is greatly appreciated!

 

Ill give them a call for sure. Do they let you use their trailers?

 

I miss hauling cows at times too. I can use my authority and plates, just don't want to invest in a grain train just yet. But yeah I've always gone between chicken/produce or toting a cow rack. Im burnt out with pulling these reefers, and the truck i got wouldn't be good for hauling cows unless i pull the 3.90 rears out and go with some 3.55s. I figured the truck would be good for a hopper bottom. Its a 94 fld120, 42" flat top, fresh rebuilt motor and tranny with a new clutch, batteries, and drive tires. I picked it up for only $4500.