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| Trucking Costs | 7/20/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, I'm looking for operating costs for dump trucks that would haul aggregates supplies. I'm ...
A: This is 4 years old, and is based on tractor-trailer operations, but it gives you a list of all your ...
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| Starting 3/4 Car hauler business | 7/19/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Im about to start a car hauling business in a few more weeks and to start business, i was thinking ...
A: If you have that many auctions near you, that should keep you busy full time. I've never been to an ...
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| Recruiting Help! | 7/18/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: My husband and I starting a trucking company and due to the fact we are still employed with the ...
A: The application for a driver requires 10 years of previous employment. at least 3 years driving ...
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| Starting a Trucking Company | 7/18/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: It's Shannon again. How are you? I am beginning to feel overwhelmed with the choices out there for ...
A: Try not to get overwhelmed. Starting out in this business is tough! Take it one step at a time and ...
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| Start up Costs and Capital Sources | 7/18/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am in the preliminary stages of purchasing a used tractor and then reefer trailer to continue ...
A: My day job is trucking, which I might add, I have a lot more experience than you. Also, the road ...
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| MC license/ DOT license | 7/17/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I'm interested in starting my own trucking/brokering business and would like to know what type of ...
A: The requirements for trucking company are: 1. Federal Authority (I can help with) fee $400.00) 2. ...
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| load capasity | 7/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: im running an 06 dodge cummins hd 2500 4x4 and 40ft gooseneck trailer rated at 25000lbs can u tell ...
A: Here is a link that will help you... ...
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| hotshot hauling | 7/17/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Is there a internet load that is more focused on hotshot or ltl loads most i have found seem to be ...
A: Terry, I assume you already know about this website: http://www.expeditersonline.com/ It's not a ...
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| dump truck business | 7/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I work at lilydale and i make 2200 a month. I was thinking about buying a dump truck and drive it ...
A: Good job on the savings! The conservative side of me says, learn the business by working for a ...
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| Starting a hauling business | 7/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Stephens, I am interested in starting a hauling business. I am trying to research what the greatest ...
A: Jennifer. If you want to start a long haul business, hauling refridgerated or flatbed would be a ...
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| how can i find good good drivers | 7/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: and i need to find good drivers i have been looking high and low but have had no luck we have ...
A: Your facing a problem that every trucking company faces. Turnover rates are extremely high. If ...
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| getting business | 7/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Im lookin into becoming an owner operator in the fort smith arkansas area. I am doing a lot of ...
A: Two simple routes you can go. You might want to lease out to a company. There are many great sites ...
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| Starting a Trucking Company? | 7/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Just like Kim, my husband and I are starting our trucking business. We have 25K to start and we ...
A: The biggest factor will be who applies and who your insurance company will LET you hire. I get guys ...
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| truck size | 7/16/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I wonder if you could tell me if my pick up truck is useful to haul freight and if so could you ...
A: Wes, you will be limited by the carrying capacity of your truck and if it's open or closed on the ...
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| Start up Costs and Capital Sources | 7/14/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am in the preliminary stages of purchasing a used tractor and then reefer trailer to continue ...
A: Here is a great report on cost for Owner-Operators. Take a look at the cost they state... ...
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| Need a F450 dump truck | 7/12/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I just started my business in masonry, and in need of a f450 dump truck. do you have any ...
A: Try these websites: http://www.trucker.com/Trucks.aspx?EquipType=5&EquipTypeName=Dump_Truck ...
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| % of gross driver pay | 7/12/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I currently work for a small fleet O/O whom hired me due to past experience where others wouldn't ...
A: Where can I find this Federal Law to back up my argument? If you are a leased owner-operator, here ...
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| Equipment for Auto Transport | 7/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a few general questions about equipment for the auto transport business - I have been ...
A: A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle or ...
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| Dump Truck business | 7/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, My husband has been a truck (tanker) diver for 20 years and has always talked about becoming ...
A: I get a lot of emails from worried wives like yourself. Truth be told, $65,000 a year for hauling a ...
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| Question on starting a owner/operator | 7/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband is thinking about starting a trucking bussiness... He has his CDL for over 1 year but has ...
A: I would check with the SBA (Small Business Administration). I know of guys who have gotten start-up ...
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| Drive Products | 7/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am doing a study on the Canadian truck upfitting industry. In particular am looking at products ...
A: Does Drive Products have an advantage in getting contracts? Sure! Once your foot is in the door, so ...
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| Hot Shot Logging | 7/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: We have a driver that owns his 1 ton non ICC pu which he uses for personal use but drives under our ...
A: If he ends a load at point A and has to deadhead to point B to pick up another load, then he must ...
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| Cdl A test truck hire resources | 7/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: As a gas tanks' driver for Shell & Bp,Mobil and Caltex in Kenya,I've hauled petroleum products ...
A: The New Hampshire Department of Transportation should have a list of places that you can take your ...
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| New Car Hauling Business | 7/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Mr.Stephens you have alot of great advice and I would like your help. I am thinking about switching ...
A: I would look into leasing out to a carrier. Look in the phone book for auto transport companies. ...
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| Hot shotting | 7/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Does anyone use the Ford F350 to tow a 6 car hauler?
A: Six cars is a bit excessive on a F350, even if it's a dually diesel. The new F450 can only haul ...
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| Drive Products | 7/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am doing a study on the Canadian truck upfitting industry. In particular am looking at products ...
A: Danco and Parker Hannifin have extensive product lines and Parker has a very good reputation in the ...
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| % of gross driver pay | 7/10/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I currently work for a small fleet O/O whom hired me due to past experience where others wouldn't ...
A: You are entitled to a copy of the actual freight bill showing the freight charges according to ...
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| Transportation Broker | 7/5/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I work as a credit research investigator, doing credit reports on trans broker, and shippers, I was ...
A: Jamie, for the legal licensing requirements go to FMCSA: ...
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| Hours of service, and "comic books" | 7/4/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a question about the hours of service regulations. I've heard about how some drivers refer ...
A: Any decent size, long haul companies are not going to make you run when your out of hours. The big ...
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| trucking business | 7/3/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: What is the best kind of trucking business (flatbed,dumpTruck,dumpTrailer,Box,etc) to get in to in ...
A: Florida has low paying loads, all things considered. I think the best paying and most of the loads ...
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| Starting a Auto Hauling Business | 7/3/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband and I would like to start a auto hauling business in 2008. Right now, we are trying to ...
A: again, Nicole. I don't know of any sample business plans for the auto transport business. You may ...
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| Starting a Auto Hauling Business | 7/3/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband and I would like to start a auto hauling business in 2008. Right now, we are trying to ...
A: What trailer to buy depends on what type of vehicles you plan to haul. You probably want to look at ...
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| trucking | 7/3/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: where can i get financial assistance to start my trucking business and where can i get more detailed ...
A: Contact your local Small Business Administration about financial assistance and go to www.amazon.com ...
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| ICC | 7/2/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Is your ICC# the same as your MC number?
A: yES, Darlene, The MC number was originally issured by the Interstate Commerce Commission, so may ...
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| Illegal transportation of alcohol | 7/1/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: If a person holding a CDL receives a ticket for illegal transportation of alcohol, will it show up ...
A: You will have to check with your state DMV Office about what goes on their state's MVR for Drivers. ...
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| MC Number | 6/29/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: My father owned a trucking company in Ohio for about 25 years up until the early 90's. Is there a ...
A: To be come a broker: 1.Broker Authority, which I can get for you. 2. Process Agents, which I can get ...
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| MC Number | 6/27/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: My father owned a trucking company in Ohio for about 25 years up until the early 90's. Is there a ...
A: I am sorry but your father's MC number can not be used again. After 3 years of inactivity, a new one ...
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| Cutting out the middle man | 6/27/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: My husband is an 0/0 and he would like to get loads directly from shippers instead of dealing with ...
A: Sara, as an OO you can lease directly to another motor carrier. If you lease to a motor carrier you ...
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| Hauling Junk Cars | 6/25/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband has gotten into the business of hauling junk cars for residential customers. He pays ...
A: Depending on where you live, he might have to get some sort of towing license. The difference is ...
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| Dump Truck | 6/24/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am a women living in Atlanta Ga, and I wnat to start my own dump truck company. My husband has ...
A: The first thing I would do is incorporate. Keep you business assets and liability separate from ...
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