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| Few Questions | 1/9/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: . I just bought a 06 Ford F350 6.0, 4 door DRW. I live in the Daytona Beach area. I do not currently ...
A: It really depends on who your target customer is. I know you don't want to turn away work, but it's ...
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| Carriers' Lease/Purchase programs | 1/8/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I've been running OTR/Regional for 8 years as a "company driver" and really feel that I want/need to ...
A: There is good and bad with the Lease/Purchase programs. OOIDA really hammers some companies that ...
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| hauling cars in metro area | 1/8/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: do you know of any companies i could talk to to get started with. at this time i own my own dump ...
A: I'm assuming that you want to buy a car hauler and still be an owner-operator. If so, depending on ...
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| help | 1/8/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: looking to get a grant so i can buy a truck and trailer but no clue where????????? need it asap ...
A: I am not aware of any Grants to start a trucking company. That's not to say there isn't one. I ...
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| starting my own trucking business | 1/8/2007 | Robert E Ilsley |
Q: my question is will i really be profitable in being an owner operator to the point to where i can ...
A: Good morning, Start Ups can be very expensive, and you should have a fair amount of money in the ...
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| ICC question | 1/6/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I have a customer who needs loads moved from one point to another is same state. I do not have ...
A: This would be risky with out IN intrastate authority. If this will be an on-going thing you may want ...
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| fuel tax and log book | 1/6/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: My question is this, I am based in Massachusetts and I leased my tractor to in intermodal company ...
A: You will need to keep record of miles you travel in each state, and have original fuel tickets for ...
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| Hauling Rates | 1/6/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Where can I find information on starting a Hot Shot Service? I would like to know where to find ...
A: I've answered a lot of Hot Shot questions on AllExperts, review some of my previous answers and that ...
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| A new owner/operator | 1/6/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: You have great advice Bob! My father is a new owner/operator. He has the truck (no trailer), all ...
A: Well, your first problem is that you will need a trailer. When you call these companies, they just ...
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| Car Hauling Insurance | 1/5/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Trying to find out what kind of and who insures. Do you know what kind of insurance we need for a 4 ...
A: I actually have much of my insurance with Progressive Insurance. You can get on their web site at ...
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| Is Part-Time Hot Shot work Feasible??? | 1/2/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I was wondering if there were many people in the HotShot Trucking business that just did it part ...
A: Part time would be hard to do during the week. The best answer I could give you is to talk to some ...
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| Starting a trucking company | 12/31/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband and I are going to try and start a truck company. We are now trying to buy a truck in ...
A: Your down payment will depend on your credit, but also companies are going to shy away because this ...
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| acquiring more busines | 12/30/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, I would go under the "Trucking" heading in the yellow pages, also I would be the only ...
A: The only one in under trucking? That's great! When you go to a sign shop, like I said, keep it ...
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| acquiring more busines | 12/30/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, How do feel about placing an ad in the phone book. It's a little pricey but I think it's my ...
A: The phone book is not bad advertising, but it is expensive. My wife use to sell yellow page ...
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| considering a trucking career... | 12/29/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm completely new to this, but I'm interested in a trucking career. I do not have a CDL and I'm ...
A: What I use to do was apply to all the companies I'm interested in and then evaluate each one that ...
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| acquiring more busines | 12/28/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I started my trucking company last year. I run a 24' box truck. 99% of my business is greenhouse ...
A: Congratulations on starting your trucking company. It's funny, I know of a Nursery here in Florida ...
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| Getting Started | 12/28/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have an 2005 F350 dually diesel and would like to get started in the Hot Shot business. At this ...
A: There are plenty of trucking sites that you could go to for information on specific companies. Go to ...
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| Starting a trucking company | 12/28/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband and I are going to try and start a truck company. We are now trying to buy a truck in ...
A: I've answered very similar questions to yours and am glad to help. First thing, when you buy that ...
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| What to charge | 12/24/2006 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I have a 18ft van which I plan to hall freight in for different companies here in Southern ...
A: In a short haul operation subject to traffic congestion it's more a matter of time than miles. ...
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| THINKING ABOUT IT | 12/20/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: DO COMPANY TRUCKS SOMETIMES, NEVER, HAVE CONNECTIONS FOR PERSONAL P.C.,T.V.,ECT??
A: Every company is different in what they offer. The last, big, OTR company that I drove for had ...
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| Dodge Ram 3500 SRW | 12/20/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Can I use this vehicle to pull hot shot loads? If yes: 1. How much weight can I haul. 2. What would ...
A: I would check with Dodge for specifics on towing capacity, but you should be able to tow about ...
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| Bidding on Contract | 12/19/2006 | Jim Bowers |
Q: A fellow co-worker and I work for a company who does nothing but shuttle trailers and the contract ...
A: Roger, shuttle trucking is not for the faint of heart. It's a tough way to make a buck. How big is ...
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| Freight Broker | 12/18/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I would like to become a freight broker and I understand I need insurance/surety bond. Do I need to ...
A: First you will need to be licensed with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration). Yes, ...
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| crst contract | 12/17/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: we are 4 months deep into our 8 month crst contract. Not very pleased with the company at ALL...and ...
A: I would assume that your in an eight month contract to repay the CRST Driver's School that you ...
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| hot shot trucking | 12/16/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Me and my husband was thinking about getting into the hot shot run thing as me being a broker. He ...
A: I get asked a ton of questions about getting into the hot shot business. Not knowing your (or your ...
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| abandon truck | 12/14/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i worked for a company. i stopped working for them suddenly and i left there truck and trler in one ...
A: I've seen this happen before. I'm no big fan of DAC reports. This has happened to a number of ...
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| Freight Broker | 12/14/2006 | J. P. Long |
Q: What do I need to do to become a Freight Broker? What licenses or permits do I need and what is the ...
A: You would need Federal Broker Authority and must post a surety bond with FMCSA or trust fund ...
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| Lowboy Vs. Wedge | 12/6/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Mr. Stephens, I have gotten alot of questions answered already through past answers to people so ...
A: I prefer the wedge for a few reasons. The reasons are I listed below. 1. You can cheat the front ...
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| starting your own hot shot trucking | 12/6/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: How do you go about starting your own hot shot trucking
A: I've answered numerous questions similar to yours. I'll paste the link to one of them for your ...
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| how to find contract | 12/5/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have been thinking about going with either dump trailer or trash hauling. I live in Massachusetts ...
A: If you don't already have a truck, I see a lot of guys that are doing good with Class 6, tri-axle ...
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| starting a hauling career | 12/4/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm 24 and I decided that I and a friend as a partner are going to start an autohauling business out ...
A: You do have a few questions. I will answer as many as I can. As far as a Ford or Chevy, I see guys ...
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| hot shot | 12/4/2006 | J. P. Long |
Q: authority if I stay under 26k GCVWR do I still need federal MC# if I run Interstate and would I need ...
A: You will need Federal Authority if you haul for hire (charge for hauling) and cross state lines. You ...
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| Need advice on buying.... quick!! | 12/1/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My question is this. I have a contract lined up to haul overseas containers locally from port and ...
A: I've run an 8100 before and it's not a bad truck. 300 horsepower is at the very bottom of what you ...
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| Getting Started | 11/30/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My Fiance is a truck driver. He in the making of starting his own buisness. He has already ...
A: Companies like www.truckershelper.com can help you with software. There are numerous companies that ...
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| Difference Between Dispatcher and Broker | 11/29/2006 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Could you explain the difference between a work at home dispatcher that services an owner operator ...
A: Jeffrey, i have never heard of a work at home dispatcher that services an owner operator. Is ...
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| Hot Shot Trucking Question? | 11/29/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm 25 years old and I'm interested in owning my own hot shot business. I dont have really anything ...
A: I've answered questions very similar to yours. For starters, look at some of my previous answers to ...
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| Shipping a water truck | 11/26/2006 | Jim Bowers |
Q: We are a drilling company located in San Jose Costa Rica. We recently purchased a Mack 6X6 water ...
A: Jerry, this is a bit out of my area of expertise, but I would suggest getting quotes from a couple ...
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| Starting a car hauling business | 11/26/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Would like to start a car hauling business in our local area. West Palm Beach Fl. But would like to ...
A: Yes, your going to have a intrastate (if you only plan to run in Florida) DOT number. I've put a ...
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| Getting Started Information | 11/25/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My name is James Callahan and I am currently trying to get a government grant from SBA. They have ...
A: A simple start-up business plan includes a summary, mission statement, keys to success, market ...
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| Starting up a car hauling business | 11/22/2006 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I car haul currently for a union company servicing the big 3, but I am thinking about starting my ...
A: In short, you can make it work, with some research and effort. I see a lot of guys with 350, 450, ...
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