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| New Driver | 4/27/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband has been a Union Bricklayer for the last 10+ yrs and has now decided to drive truck. He ...
A: I graduated from truck driving school from New Buffalo, Michigan. I wonder if your husband went to ...
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| Dump Truck Business | 4/27/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'd like to start a dump truck business and I'm nervous about approaching the heavy-hitting ...
A: Save some money. You may not get paid on loads for weeks, so you'll need to have some operating ...
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| Purchasing a dump truck | 4/27/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, my husband has been driving dump trucks for the past 7 years. He is now thinking about ...
A: I grew up in Michigan City, Indiana. There is a lot of good paying work up there. Your pretty dead ...
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| TRucking | 4/27/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: How can I start a trucking/hauling company. I need to know how I can get the contracts and the ...
A: I could write a book on getting started in trucking. The big thing is to write up a business plan. ...
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| start up | 4/26/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My dream is to start a trucking buisness. Unfortunatly I dont want to be away from my family all ...
A: It's a scary jump when you go from driver to owner. Just take your time and do your homework. I ...
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| Dump Truck Business | 4/26/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'd like to start a dump truck business and I'm nervous about approaching the heavy-hitting ...
A: I was too, early on, but everyone starts somewhere. I think of something I read about Donald Trump. ...
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| Starting a trucking company | 4/24/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I work for a huge company that is in the water filtration industry. I currently arrange all ...
A: The question of "Conflict of Interest" comes to mind. You would have to check with a CA Lawyer about ...
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| Hot Shot business | 4/24/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Jim- I am an accountant by trade, in fact, both my wife and I are accountants. Lately, I have been ...
A: Eric, I am no expert in this business, but check out these websites for a general feel for the ...
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| Looking to get into Auto-Hauling business | 4/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have been thinking about leaving my present job, and getting into the truck driving business. ...
A: First, the class of CDL that you'll need is as follows... Class A CDL – Required to operate a ...
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| single vs dual rear end wheel | 4/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a ford f250 diesel single rear wheel truck. I am in the market for a two car trailer. I've ...
A: The problem is, most lowboys are heavier than wedge trailers and that's an issue with a single axle. ...
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| PLease HELP I NEED help! | 4/19/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: im 22 years old. I have my Az Drivers liscense and forklift and i have no experience becuase i ...
A: The problem about the 2 year requirement is the Insurance companies. They want the drivers to be ...
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| Wanting to start a dump truck hauling bus. | 4/18/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, I have been looking into buying a dump truck and start a bus. But I have so many question? ...
A: I know a few guys who haul dumps here in the Tampa area. For starters, it's long hours. Many of ...
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| getting started | 4/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Then at a latter date start hauling cars do you know of any places in the Atlanta area that i could ...
A: My theory is "better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it". That being said, ...
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| contract drivers | 4/17/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: We are a small trucking company out of wisconsin. We are tring to lease our trucks to the drivers ...
A: You will have to have a Finance Lease with the driver. Then a Owner Operator Lease Agreement from ...
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| New Comapny | 4/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a furniture company that has grown over the years and I have been making Deliveries in my own ...
A: Mark, You won't need an IFTA because your not over 26,000 lbs. Honestly, I don't think you need ...
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| Why do truckers always pick at J.B.Hunt Drivers | 4/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm not a trucker, yet! I drive a bus for my band, and want to break into trucking. After being ...
A: JB Drivers and Schneider drivers get ragged on a lot. They hire the most new drivers and, as you ...
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| New Comapny | 4/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a furniture company that has grown over the years and I have been making Deliveries in my own ...
A: Mark, Temp. permits are for a single trip in that state for a "For Hire" carrier, which you would ...
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| Should I start my own company | 4/16/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I have a furniture co in Eastern PA and I make around 50-75 delvieries to NJ/NY/MA we have asmall ...
A: Mike, you may need to consult a good attorney on this one. I took a quick look at the NJ sales tax ...
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| dispatching | 4/16/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: what do dispatchers do
A: Depending on what type of operation it is, dispatchers set up loads given to them by sales or other ...
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| Some Suggestions | 4/16/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I have a furniture company that has grown over the years and I have been making Deliveries in my own ...
A: If you haul for hire interstate, you will need Federal Authority and process agents, which I can ...
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| New Comapny | 4/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a furniture company that has grown over the years and I have been making Deliveries in my own ...
A: I tell people this a lot, but contact your state's Department of Transportation. Tell them of your ...
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| Concrete vs. Dump | 4/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, I am looking into starting a new career in the trucking business. I would like to start my own ...
A: I'm not too familiar with the concrete business. There you are a business that needs trucks versus ...
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| Car hauling business | 4/15/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Looking to start a car hauling business. This is what I'm thinking and if you know what i will all ...
A: First, I tell everyone to contact your state's Department of Transportation. They will help you ...
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| Getting into the o/o business | 4/14/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband is currently trying to get his own truck/trailer to become an o/o. I want to get his ...
A: You can go to sites like www.getloaded.com, pay a monthly fee and get all the loads you want. ...
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| Looking for driving jobs | 4/14/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: Robert Ilsley, Hello, I have an "A" license with a passenger endorsement. I would really like to ...
A: Depending if you have at least 1 year of driving, it depends on what you really want. driving tour ...
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| starting a new car hauling business | 4/13/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Where do I Get the paperwork and information on starting a trucking business to haul cars Nationwide ...
A: You will need to contact your state's Department of Transportation. You will need to get your ...
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| towing trailer | 4/13/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I have a tri axle truck reg. for 7300 want to tow trailer pindel hitch for dumpsters what are the ...
A: The weight limits are determined by two (2) things: 1. the GVW Gross Vehicle Weight or GCW Gross ...
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| Owner operator | 4/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: We've talked before (though it was a long time ago) about owner operator jobs. What you advised at ...
A: Lemas. I've attached a sheet to show you average costs for an owner-operator. Your start up cost ...
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| Owner operator | 4/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: We've talked before (though it was a long time ago) about owner operator jobs. What you advised at ...
A: Lemas. You could become an owner-operator, but the question becomes "can you afford the insurance?" ...
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| car hauling | 4/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am wanting to know if I haul cars under a 26000lbsGCVWR. do I need any MC/DOT#'s or permits to ...
A: If you do any type of commercial hauling, especially across state lines, Uncle Sam wants his cut. ...
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| plates | 4/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Why do DOT trucks have license plates for several different states?? How do they get those plates? ...
A: After deregulation in the 1970's, trucks didn't need numerous plates on them anymore. It did use to ...
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| freight brokage | 4/11/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: how can i become a freight broker,i had a class e felon(dui) in the year 2000 is it possible.
A: The 3 requirements for a broker: 1. Being able to post a $10,000 bond, either thru a bank or ...
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| New Driver | 4/10/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: For the last 10 years I've been a police officer. I've recently gotten in some trouble at work and ...
A: First off, take everything you hear about companies with a "grain of salt". Some drivers will have ...
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| specialized hot shot trucking | 4/9/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a few questions on starting a hot shot company. I have looked and looked but haven't found ...
A: You need You need a CDL if you operate any of the following vehicles. • All single vehicles with a ...
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| Pre-Pass and I-Pass | 4/9/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Can you tell me what this is and how can one obtain those for their trucks. Thanks Khari
A: I do not have personal knowledge of these. I do know that some states have the system. For more ...
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| Pricing Structure | 4/9/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I am starting up a hot shot company and I am looking for help in setting up a pricing structure. I ...
A: E.B., Pricing is 1/2 art and 1/2 science. 1. Know your costs and the difference between fixed and ...
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| best way to start as an o/o | 4/9/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm currently working locally, making money for someone else, thinking to myself if i could do this ...
A: Being an independent is costly and hard. You have to cover all the costs and find loads and get ...
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| Pricing | 4/9/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: Jim, I would like to know if you could tell me if there are any sites out there that can help in ...
A: Khari, Try this site: http://www.promiles.com/TruckMiles_WEB.asp You can also get miles from Google ...
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| Owner Operators/Drivers | 4/8/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Bob, Hello I would like to ask you a questions. I am considering going to learn how to drive ...
A: Khari. You will cut your costs by leasing out to a company. Problem is, you cut your profit too. ...
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| fuel tax | 4/8/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I just started my trucking business as a owner operator in the state of California, some same I must ...
A: If you just run Intrastate, you don't need a IFTA or DI license. If you run Interstate, you'll need ...
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