| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Starting in the business | 9/14/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: some of my friends and myself are trying to make a move and join together with about 15 trucks and ...
A: Ray, to begin start by understanding the legal requirements for DOT registration. ...
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| advice | 9/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am a builder in Missouri Looking for a change. I have decided to do auto transport. What I would ...
A: You'll need a Class B CDL and a DOT/MC number and fuel stickers for every state you go in. Contact ...
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| Newbie | 9/11/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I've decided to make a career change and in a few months I'll be attending a truck driving school. ...
A: First off, Thank you for your service with the force. Now, Before graduating, you can talk with ...
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| ICC/MC number requirement? | 9/11/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I manage a training program that trains airport fire fighters with a mobile aircraft trainer. This ...
A: Sorry for delay giving you an answer. The Regulations exempt from CDL license firefighters and ...
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| getting started in hot shot | 9/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Can you tell me what steps I need to take to get started in hot shot driving. I have a one ton ...
A: I would contact your state's Department of Transportation and see what steps you need to take to get ...
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| starting a container trucking business | 9/11/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: What all do I need to start a business ANSWER: Hi Joyce. The question is vague. I need more info. ...
A: 1. Need a building with or without a large lot to drop and or stage trailers. 2. Need insurance 3. ...
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| Starting a Dump Truck Business | 9/10/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Good Afternoon Mr. Bowers: I have gained a lot of interest in getting into the Dump Trucking ...
A: Bobby, I assume you are talking about buying a truck and running as an owner operator. It sounds ...
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| getting started | 9/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a regular 40-hour job where I only work on the weekends and have Monday thru Thursday off. I ...
A: I would contact the Mississippi Department of Transportation and look into getting a Class B CDL. ...
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| Local Car Hauler Company | 9/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have the opportunity to transport cars across Los Angeles for a repo agency, I have my dually and ...
A: You'll probably have to get a California DOT number. Contact the California Department of ...
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| Hauling Cars/Start-UP Business | 9/8/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I want to start my own Car Hauling service with a Dually 350 truck and a 3to4 car trailer. How do i ...
A: Try calling the following insurance companies for what you'll need. www.insuremyrig.com ...
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| Car Hauling | 9/7/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am going to start-up a car hauling business. I got a F350 and I am looking for 3/4 car trailer. ...
A: You'll need your DOT/MC #, fuel sticker(s), and base plates. Websites like www.dotauthority.com can ...
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| o/p | 9/6/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: i am thinking about buying my own truck, what you think about buying a used peterbilt 387? what is ...
A: My name is Mike Ramos Sr. To answer your question, the make of the truck is a personal choice, just ...
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| Car Hauler | 9/6/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Hey there, i am interested in buying a 7-8 car hauler pre-owned or refurbished (just the trailer) i ...
A: I get all my equipment off www.truckpaper.com. There is an auction house where I get some good ...
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| Lease onto a company or get my own authority? | 9/6/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My sister’s boyfriend has a small trucking company and seemed to be making good money with it, so I ...
A: 10,000 to 14,000 miles a month is about accurate. Your gross and net is hard for me to calculate. ...
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| o/o looking for local work | 9/6/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Whats the best way to find local work for an o/o most local co.s dont advertise and dont have web ...
A: Mike, target the 3PL and warehouse companies that have their own fleets. Most will have a mix of ...
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| Workmans Comp | 9/5/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: My husband and I are considered "owner-operators" since we own our own trucking company; but, we are ...
A: Is this the only truck you have? Drivers don't have a certificate because it is not cost effective. ...
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| Start Up Info | 9/4/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: bob, im looking into getting my own truck and trailer but i don't know what i need to be legal, what ...
A: Sites like www.dotauthority.com will get you legal. You need your own DOT/MC number. You will also ...
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| What to do.... | 9/3/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I what to know about getting my own authority for an 18 wheeler. How would I obtain my MC, ICC, DOT ...
A: You can get your DOT, MC, etc. from your state's Department of Transportation or sites like ...
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| Lease onto a company or get my own authority? | 9/2/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My sister’s boyfriend has a small trucking company and seemed to be making good money with it, so I ...
A: Your almost home, so to speak. If you can find a dependable driver, you should get your own DOT and ...
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| OTR Experience Not Recent | 9/2/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a total of 3 yrs experience driving OTR. However, I have not drove since 2001. Im finding it ...
A: Many companies will put you back in the seat after you have gone out with a trainer for a few weeks. ...
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| OTR Experience Not Recent | 9/2/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I have a total of 3 yrs experience driving OTR. However, I have not drove since 2001. Im finding it ...
A: Bobby. I'm surprised you are having difficulty finding a job with the constant demand for drivers. ...
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| OTR Experience over 3 yrs agoi | 9/2/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I have a total of 3 yrs experience driving OTR. However, I have not drove since 2001. Im finding it ...
A: Sorry Bobby, I do not know of a company. But, you can try by going on line and search by typing the ...
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| HotShot | 8/31/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have been looking at hot shot for a long time and i have figured most of the stuff out like ifta ...
A: With a hot shot, you'll basically be able to haul as much as your truck can tow. Whatever the ...
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| scale houses | 8/29/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I'm going to running a car hauling business. I'll be using a dually with a 3/4 car trailer. Is it ...
A: The scale will have a weight posted before you enter, depending on the state, all commercial ...
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| driver salary | 8/29/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I'am starting a car hauling buisness and I know that most truckers get paid per mile but in my case ...
A: I'm sorry but I really don't have and specific market knowledge for car haulers. It will be ...
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| Trucking partnership | 8/29/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: A friend's truck is in the shop needing repairs. Been so long, insurance has lapsed. We're looking ...
A: That cut sounds like it is fair. Only you two know for sure because there are a lot of areas that a ...
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| hotshot runs | 8/29/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a 1ton duelly with a 40foot goose neck trailer and had been hauling trees, but have found ...
A: You'll need to get your DOT number and a fuel tax sticker for every state you run in. Sites like ...
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| requirements of nc | 8/29/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I am looking for some information on starting a auto transportation business with a 1 ton dually ...
A: Not sure of the requirements of NC, but check out Bennett Motor, Jones Motor,Hot Shot Express, and ...
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| hot shot business | 8/28/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am thinking about getting into the hotshot business and would like to get some information. If I ...
A: Jeff, Freight right now, because of the economy, is a little slow. Is there still freight for you? ...
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| hot shot business | 8/26/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am thinking about getting into the hotshot business and would like to get some information. If I ...
A: Sounds about right. You will need a permit for every state and there are a lot of brokers out ...
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| Car hauling | 8/24/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am planning on going into this business. I have heard from a friend that there area websites ...
A: Truth be told, I get a lot of loads from www.getloaded.com. I'm not sure what load boards carry ...
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| Bill of Lading | 8/24/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have been asked to do all paper work for the bill of lading of a very small very disorganized ...
A: Buy some trucking software. There are a number of companies out there that offer software geared ...
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| Hi! Question about car hauling | 8/24/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i have some questions about car hauling. My boyfriend wants to start his own car hauling business ...
A: Look into leasing out. If he buys the truck, find a company he can run with that will not only find ...
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| interested in starting a hauling business | 8/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My Uncle and I are interested in starting a hauling business here in central Florida. What would ...
A: It really depends on how far you want to run. If it's just in the state of Florida, I would run ...
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| rv travel trailer delivery from mfg to dealer | 8/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm looking for any info about hauling travel trailers. Is it constant work, good pay, low ...
A: I've talked to guys hauling new RV trailers and they stay very busy and do very well. I'm not to ...
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| rv travel trailer delivery from mfg to dealer | 8/21/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: i dont no any one that is in this.is this a good money making year round steady business to get ...
A: Hey Bruce. Are you considering a pick-up truck or a flatbed? It is year round, and depending what ...
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| outsourcing log book audits and fuel taxes | 8/21/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Is it a good and cost effective idea to do this? We are a small startup company and new to the ...
A: I do not have any advice on the financing part. I would suggest you work thru a dealer to get some ...
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| Buying a 53 foot reefer trailer | 8/21/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: My brother and I recently started our own trucking business. We only have one truck at the moment ...
A: Here is another site to check out for used trailers: ...
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| icc numbers | 8/21/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: What exactly is an ICC number? Isn't that the same as a MC number? I thought all you had to operate ...
A: Yes the ICC Number is now called a MC Number. Since the D O T has replaced the Interstate Commerece ...
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| Startuup | 8/18/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: P. We have a new steel company coming to town and i know some of the owners of this company, now i ...
A: You will need Federal Authority, IRP License for the tractors, IFTA fuel permits, and state license ...
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