Thanks. I've seen tons of class B trucks in my area, slc utah, that have dot numbers on the side and they're running on their own or with a company. If I were to buy a class B truck, like a freightliner M2 116, how feasible would it be to be able to lease onto a company? Do class B drivers get less hassle than class A when it comes to port of entry stuff, etc.?
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Those straight trucks are likely expeditor trucks running teams. Get a few pallets and race across the country as quickly as possible, then sit around until the next load comes along. Its a different kind of lifestyle. -
Most of the straight trucks you will see are part of another venture and not purely for hire.
Remember that private carriers have to have DOT numbers, in fact company 1ton pickup trucks should have DOT numbers in Utah if it's GVWR > 12,000 lbs.
As enforcement is unlikely many do not apply for or display DOT numbers.
But to make a living with straight trucks you have to find a niche as mostly you will be competing with LTL carriers who have more space for other cargo to increase their income.
Outside of logistics or hazmat or dumps I don't remember seeing any pure for hire straight trucks that weren't tied to a larger venture in SLC. -
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Kind of hard unless you have and can keep the business that pays the bills.
Working for another carrier still lets you meet the people who may, at some time, steer you towards a business opportunity that may be what you need. -
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