Trucking/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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? ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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: ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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Jim Bowers
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Expertise
Expertise in U.S. Trucking Industry, Solution Development, Pricing issues, Bid process, Negotiations, Costing and Pricing information systems.
Experience
30 years.
LTL, TL, and Dedicated Pricing programs, Activity Based Costing, Cost modeling.
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Organizations
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Roundtable Officer.
Education/Credentials
BA Marketing.
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