Trucking/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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?" ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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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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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