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| Brokers | 10/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I've been driving for a few years now , all local in the Detroit area. Now I find myself laid off ...
A: You can make more money driving your own rig, but you should have a decent amount of cash to start ...
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| Truck for 6/7 car carrier | 10/14/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I currently have a 1 ton dodge that I hotshot out of with a 3 car carrier. Im doing pretty well only ...
A: I'm always of the motto "The more you haul, the more you make". If you can get the work, I would ...
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| Need Advise | 10/13/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I obtain my CDL in 2005 and in 2006 I had a truck accident with a fatality. They charged me with ...
A: You are in a difficult situation. If you had years of safe driving before this accident you would ...
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| Truck Driving | 10/13/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I wish to become a truck driver. Am over 55 and would like to become a team driver. Is it easy to ...
A: I understand Fred. I wasn't insinuating you were. I just wrote that you need to ease up on the ...
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| PUC License & IFP Sticker | 10/11/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Do you need a PUC License to haul a 3 car trailer? Do you need a IFP Sticker to cross state lines. ...
A: Gina, Sorry I am not famiar with your PUC License, unless you are referring to a state authority ...
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| Insurance needs | 10/10/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: We have a Dodge dually with a gooseneck trailer, total weight including load will not exceed 26,000 ...
A: Yes, you will need a DOT and MC number if you operate cross state lines and haul for hire. I will be ...
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| Bid/Proposal Forms | 10/9/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Bowers, Just want to start off again and thank you for your great advice. My question is there ...
A: Manuel, any templates I have seen are created for a specific customer bid / response. Many bids ...
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| Truck Driving | 10/8/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I wish to become a truck driver. Am over 55 and would like to become a team driver. Is it easy to ...
A: My name is Mike Ramos Sr. You can ask your dispatcher to look for you or you can bring someone to ...
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| Help | 10/7/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I am currently helping a friend get all the things he needs to start up a truck business. I got the ...
A: Honestly, your friend needs to do these things himself. being an owner/operator or starting a ...
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| LLC? | 10/7/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: My husband is a team driver for MegaTrux. We are considering purchasing our own tractor to lease on ...
A: I'M sorry, you asked should you and I said Yes. Maybe I didn't understand what you are asking for, ...
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| Hot shot auto transport | 10/5/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I have a back ground in the trucking industery. I have hauled mostly high value computers and ...
A: My expertise is not in Hot Shot hauling. I will suggest you contact Jones Motor/ Hot Shot Express ...
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| Contracting with Local Courier Services | 10/4/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: In Georgia, we are making the transition from driving tow trucks (had 2, sold them) to 24' or 26' ...
A: Maddy, I think you have a good plan, BUT, be sure to read any contract you are handed in detail. ...
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| company expansion | 10/1/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I'm novice to the industry-but i am considering investing or partnering in the expansion of my ...
A: Dennis, there is no easy answer to your question. The current driver shortage is national in scope ...
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| new carrer | 10/1/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: this is my problem im married with two kids and my wife work and make good money.but im so nervous ...
A: Antoine, When I started in 1983, (don't laugh)the myth was true. Now companies have short haul or ...
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| Trucking Partnership | 9/30/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Friends rig is in the shop and needs me to help him get it out. We are considering a partnership ...
A: PJ, there is more than one way to go on this. If you operate as an owner operator running under ...
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| failing drug test | 9/28/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: i took like 4 puffs of some weed the doctor said the levels were very low but it still came up ...
A: Unfortunately, it will show on any applications to companies that you failed, also, they will ask ...
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| Bid Process | 9/28/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Bowers, Looking into getting my own contracts from shippers. Do shippers put out "bids" and ...
A: This is part of that marketing, prospecting and sales effort. You just have to start asking and ...
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| WORK | 9/27/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I have my own authorty a new truck 2007KW W900L why is it so hard to put it to work ? what can I do ...
A: Mike, leasing or buying a trailer may be a good idea, try Schneider, freightmasters,and other large ...
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| Owning a trucking company | 9/27/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: Ramos, I see by your bio that you have owned a company. My question is this. I'm looking into ...
A: Do you have experience in trucking or business management? Look at the P&L statements for the ...
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| Bid Process | 9/27/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Bowers, Looking into getting my own contracts from shippers. Do shippers put out "bids" and ...
A: Manuel, large shippers with big volumes generally put their freight out for bid to their select list ...
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| Hot Shot Drivers | 9/26/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I have a one ton Dodge Truck (05, 40,xxx miles) and I am considering changing career paths and ...
A: Sorry, I do not know anything about any laws being changed that would affect the CDL licensing. To ...
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| looking for some answer about dump trucks | 9/26/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: j.p. my name is antonio and about 6 months ago i bought a brand new dump truck to work in florida. ...
A: Contact you state labor board and make a complaint. Also if this is a freight broker, they are ...
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| Own Business - Contracts | 9/26/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Bowers, Probably this question has been asked a million times but this is my first time finding ...
A: Manuel, most small trucking companies have a mix of business. Some directly from shippers and some ...
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| what to do | 9/22/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: i live in Daytona fl. i plan to go to school in Akron oh @ Schneider. I will be staying with my mom ...
A: Go to www.newbiedriver.com for more answers. Why just apply for a "B" CDL?? If you are going to ...
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| freight | 9/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: bob- what lanes pay the best for freight? how do I go about finding my own accounts - instead of ...
A: If by lanes, you mean areas of the country, they all pay good. The key is hauling specialized ...
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| car hauling | 9/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Im thinking of starting a transport service with a dully and 4 car tralior but scared to purcess the ...
A: Contact your state's Department of Transportation for all the requirements on getting your equipment ...
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| What's all involved | 9/21/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: How is it going? My name is Corey Rolle, I live in Atlanta, Ga, and Im interested in going into the ...
A: I will be glad to obtain the authority for you. You will need Federal DOT number and Federal MC ...
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| pickup hauling | 9/21/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Hey Bob. I have an F350 diesel single wheel and want to get into car hauling. I know a dualie is ...
A: You can "run what you brung" but you'll be limited on the weight that you can haul. You may be able ...
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| Starting a fleet | 9/20/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: Can you please tell me the disadvantages or advantages of leasing it to a carrier. I wanted to buy a ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of trucking. Many owners drive the truck, hence "owner-operator" for ...
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| Camper hauling | 9/20/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have an opportunity to deliver fold-down campers. I can single tow or buy truck to haul 2 at a ...
A: Since your hauling commercially, you have to have a DOT number on your truck. Contact your state's ...
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| Car Hauling | 9/20/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have been looking into starting my own car hauling business for the past 6 months or so, trying to ...
A: You should be able to find a trailer on www.truckpaper.com. To get on the road legally, contact the ...
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| CPM on standard loads | 9/19/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I did some research on getloaded.com and some other website, but I can'realy get price info. I see ...
A: Ray, the pricing will be all over the board depending on the lane, the direction, and general ...
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| DOT regs | 9/19/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Do DOT regs pertain to a car hauling business? If so, what regs are applicable? Interested in ...
A: Anytime you do commercial hauling, you have to follow DOT regulations. Yes, you'll have to get a ...
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| starting a dump truck business | 9/19/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i am thinking about starting a dump truck business in texas but i dont know where to start and or is ...
A: Dumps is a good business. I would talk to other owner-operators in the area and pick their brain as ...
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| Hot Shot | 9/18/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I currently own a Dodge 3500 w/ a 40ft flat bed. I am wanting to get into the hotshot industry. I ...
A: I don't know how far you want to run, but you can look at the following companies. ...
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| dump truck | 9/18/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I was thinking of starting a dump truck business, and was wondering what are some of the top states ...
A: There are great dump opportunities throughout the US. Being near a big city always helps because of ...
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| car hauling | 9/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am thinking about starting a car hauling business,to tell you the truth I do not have any ...
A: I would contact local truck driving schools in your area and look into getting your Class A. They ...
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| difference between own authority and hiring on a company | 9/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband is a lease operator through a company right now and we are considering the purchase of ...
A: Most companies are not going to be to happy if your husband pulls a load for himself under their DOT ...
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| Starting a Trucking Business | 9/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I intend to start my own trucking business but not as a driver but just as an owner. I do not have ...
A: You have a lot of questions and ones that aren't easily answered without knowing your market. I ...
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| Freight Broker surety bond | 9/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am filling out the bond application, I do not know what the obligee information is on application. ...
A: The obligee is simply the party who is the recipient of the obligation. The surety - who ensures ...
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