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| failed drug test | 2/17/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Long, my husband was recently doing an orientation for a large company when his drug test came back ...
A: Your husband must be evaluated by a SAP - Substance Abuse Professional. He will then be given a ...
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| Car Hauling | 2/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, My husband is a truck driver with a local trucking company in Virginia, however he is ...
A: The simple answer is to contact your state's Department of Transportation (DOT) office. They can ...
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| Hot Shot Hauling | 2/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Just wondering how to get started into hot shot hauling. I've heard alot about it but dont know who ...
A: I would first suggest looking at some of my previous answers. I've answered a lot of Hot Shot ...
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| trucking | 2/14/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: what is the difference between a courier service and a freight forwarder or broker? Also, if a ...
A: Pat, here is an article that goes into some detail on the subject. ...
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| Dump Trucks | 2/13/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, I have been driving AZ to CA for 2 years now. I would like to buy a dump truck to stay home to ...
A: Out West, the dump business is different than it is here in the East. I use to always see dumps ...
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| trucking investment | 2/10/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Like the other person I too have no idea about trucking business and am in a position where I can ...
A: Frank, the numbers sound ok, but it sounds risky. Why wouldn't an O/O simply finance his truck ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/10/2007 | Robert E Ilsley |
Q: Like the other person I too have no idea about trucking business and am in a position where I can ...
A: At first glance it appears that most of his numbers are close to where they should be. Once again, I ...
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| trucking investment | 2/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Like the other person I too have no idea about trucking business and am in a position where I can ...
A: (I'll assume it's Frank and you typed it in wrong). I'll assume that your friend has a trailer and ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/10/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Like the other person I too have no idea about trucking business and am in a position where I can ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I have been sick. 1.and 2. These are pretty good figures, but many times the ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/9/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: P., I'm not sure you can answer this question for me. But you may be able to give me some insight ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I have been sick. On you venture, I would not go into it for several reasons. ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/6/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Jim, This is just a case of me financing a truck and then leasing it to a carrier. My only ...
A: Sounds prestty simple. What is the term of the lease and what will the residual value of the truck ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/6/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm not sure you can answer this question for me. But you may be able to give me some insight with ...
A: Your question is interesting, to say the least. I would assume that the company leasing your truck ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/6/2007 | Robert E Ilsley |
Q: I'm not sure you can answer this question for me. But you may be able to give me some insight with ...
A: Buyer beware comes to mind!!! A couple of quick thoughts. You claim no knowledge of the trucking ...
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| Trucking Investment | 2/6/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I'm not sure you can answer this question for me. But you may be able to give me some insight with ...
A: Jeff, a couple questions. Who is going to drive the truck and provide the loads? Is this simply a ...
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| rear end gears | 2/1/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a international 4300 truck with a DT466, 266hp engine and allison 3000 trans.& 411 gears. The ...
A: I've driven many 4300s and they all were good off the line, and sounded like they were ready to ...
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| Recommend Trailers | 1/30/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have been a flat-bed long haul driver for over 10 years. I want to start my own hot shot business ...
A: Depending on what type of Hot Shot your going to run, I would get some sort of lowboy flatbed ...
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| Failed drug test | 1/29/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I failed a dot drug test I do not do drugs or drink so how long do i have to wait until i can drive ...
A: Sorry for the delay. The trucking company that required the test should inform you of your options. ...
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| finding hot shot drivers | 1/27/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am currently starting up a hot shot business. I am looking for the best web site to find drivers ...
A: I assume you have loads and want to fill them filled by trucking companies. I use www.getloaded.com ...
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| Best truck driver training for new career | 1/26/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My son & I are wanting to start new careers in trucking (maybe as teem drivers)and would like to ...
A: I think you and your son will have a great time. I only wish that I could of drove teams with my ...
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| Trucking | 1/24/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I own 3 trucks two 48 and one 53, like someone else I saw who asked a question we now use a third ...
A: Ashley, it's all about sales. Start with companies you know. Ask questions, get to the decision ...
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| am i allowed | 1/24/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i am really into paintball,games,tourny's,woodsball, an i am a company driver, my dispatcher an my ...
A: Let me start off by saying "I don't know". I have never heard of any Federal law prohibiting a ...
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| start up trucks | 1/24/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I WANT TO BUY 2 TRUCKS AND PUT THEM TO WORK WOULD IT BE BETTER TO SIGN ON TO A COMPANY OR SEARCH A ...
A: I would suggest you plan to lease your trucks to a company. That way you would not have to find ...
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| Need Urgent help | 1/23/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am an owner operator with a small fleet of 4 tractor trailers. I currently do business with a ...
A: STEPS FOR AUTHORITY 1. You have your USDOT#. 2. Next, File the OP-1 to obtain an MC#. 3. File ...
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| trucking | 1/22/2007 | Robert E Ilsley |
Q: I am thinking of buying two trucks and getting my motor carrier authority and broker authority to ...
A: Finding loads for your trucks is a pretty upfront and basic practice. We use 2 load boards that are ...
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| STARTING CAR HAULING COMPANY | 1/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: JUST PURCHASE TRAILER FOR 3-4 CARS AND DODGE DUALLY 1 TON DIESEL,HAVE ALREADY CDL-A CLASS,WANDER ...
A: I would check out the Texas Department of Transportation website. Here is the link below... ...
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| car hauling | 1/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Is there a school that can give me a course in car hauling? I've been driving for eight years, I ...
A: I'm not aware of any car hauling course in Florida. That's not to say there isn't one, but you ...
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| Trucker Software | 1/21/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, Thanks for the great advice. It has really helped us to get going. Now its time to make sure ...
A: Annette. I know that there are is a lot of trucking software out there. Myself, I have software ...
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| New Hire | 1/20/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am a recent Roadmaster Truck Driving School graduate. For the past 21 years I have been in ...
A: There are many companies that you can apply to for local positions. Some will put you at the bottom ...
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| trucking authority | 1/18/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: how much does it take to get your own authority.and would it be good to broker your own loads or ...
A: You can go to web sites like www.dotauthority.com and get everything you'll need to get up and ...
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| expediting | 1/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a sprinter/cargo van and presently haul for a couple local small companies as a independent ...
A: I don't know of any companies that keep van operators loaded, sorry. I would become my own ...
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| Weigh Stations & the state requirments for commercial vehicles | 1/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Is there a website that will tell me what each state requirement is for vehicles that need to pull ...
A: Here is a link that should help you out. ...
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| What company should I hire onto? | 1/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm living in Logan, UT, and looking for work. I have 6 months CDL experience, with 3 months ...
A: Many small companies, because of their insurance, can't hire someone with less than one year OTR. ...
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| trucking | 1/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: who remains the soe safety standard by which professional truck drivers and motor carriers are ...
A: The Department of Transportation in Washington DC sets rules and safety standards that commerical ...
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| business | 1/15/2007 | Robert E Ilsley |
Q: what kind of money does it take to start up and do u know of any financewould like some info on ...
A: mc authority is $300.00 Insurance requires 25% of the annual cost upfront B O C is $35.00 one time ...
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| business | 1/15/2007 | Robert E Ilsley |
Q: would like some info on how to start my own hot shot company
A: YOU WILL NEED TO GET YOUR MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO HAUL INTERSTATE. ...
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| starting as an o/o | 1/15/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am now driving for a small company. Driving local. Would like to become an o/o. My credit rating ...
A: First off, I a have a lot of previous answers to new owner/operators. Check a few of those just in ...
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| How to become a broker | 1/14/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I'm a truck driver already. I need to know how to become a broker with my knowledge of driving ...
A: Several things are involved. You will need to get Federal Authority and be able to post a $10,000 ...
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| illegal log book??? | 1/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: This morning my husband was coming down the off ramp to get on the interstate, at the bottom were 2 ...
A: Well, for starters, the DOT can shut him down (and cite him) as they see fit and, yes, they can go ...
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| Career Change! | 1/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm thinking about changing my career, to something a little quieter,freer, and the idea of driving ...
A: You sound like me about 16 years ago! Will a small company help you get a license? Perhaps. Let ...
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| Few Questions | 1/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I know you said 2 dually for the lowboy type trailer but what do you think of this one? Maybe if ...
A: Joe, That trailer looks to be fairly decent. Two things I don't like about it are the ramps and ...
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