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| Fuel regulations | 5/23/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I am a new dispatcher for a moving and storage company and was asked the following questions, which ...
A: I know of no retulation concerning fueling. This must be a company policy with something to matching ...
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| lowboy | 5/23/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: intrested in the trucking bus (dumptrucks)where do i start and can i get seriously paid .how do you ...
A: It all depends on who your hauling for and what your hauling. If your hauling dirt, your going to ...
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| bidding usps mail route | 5/23/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I would like to bid on a mail route using tractor trailers running 300 miles prox per day local. ...
A: Merle, I can't tell youo how to price your services, only you can determinine that from your ...
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| truckdrivers and handguns | 5/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: what type of laws are there for carrying a gun with a driver out on the road? if its against the law ...
A: It is illegal to carry a gun in a commercial vehicle, period. There are no permits or exceptions. ...
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| New Dump Truck Business | 5/22/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My husband is interested in starting a dump truck business. He wants to know were in Texas can you ...
A: My last rig I bought was in Indiana. I flew up from Florida to get it. I found it on ...
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| first time starting hot shot trucking | 5/21/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i am 20 years old and have just heard of hot shoting. from the first time that i heard about it i ...
A: Your going to need more than the bed of your truck to haul loads. True Hot Shotting requires a good ...
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| 24' Racecar trailer | 5/21/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I have a small construction business and bought a 24’ racecar (box) trailer to haul tools to a job ...
A: You may choose to haul cars. My friend has a 24' race trailer, and realistically, he can only get ...
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| lowboy | 5/21/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: intrested in the trucking bus (dumptrucks)where do i start and can i get seriously paid .how do you ...
A: Start by getting your DOT/MC numbers and permits. Go to www.dotauthority.com for help. Next get ...
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| owner operator | 5/20/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i am a driver looking to be an owner operator. My question is when you deal with a freight broker , ...
A: Brokers pay you and the shipper (or receiver) pays the broker. Always make sure that your broker ...
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| Hot Shot Hauling | 5/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am interested in doing Hot Shot Hauling for myself. Can you give me any info. I live in Central ...
A: A lot of guys make good money hauling for oil rigs in your area with Hot Shots. Call some local ...
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| RV Hauling | 5/17/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am very interested in RV Hauling but running into problems. The place I've been talking to rarely ...
A: Yes, it's fairly standard about the age of trucks. Otherwise, guys have old trucks that always ...
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| Dump trucking | 5/16/2007 | Jim Bowers |
Q: I'm currently Ower Operator in the freight hauling industry in local Chicago Intermodal. I will love ...
A: Lloyd, I'm sorry I don't have any specific knowledge of the dump trucking market in the Chicago ...
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| Hauling | 5/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Hey Bob, I have a 2006 f-350 PSD,CC,LB, I want to start hauling somethng with it and put it to work, ...
A: You may look into hauling palm trees for Nursuries in your area. You may have to buy a flatbed ...
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| finding a company to hire me | 5/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: My ques. is this. I have someone who wants to purchase a tractor for me and work me. My problem is I ...
A: Start your own company! If someone will buy the truck, the trailer is not a huge investment. Then ...
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| FINANCIAL HELP ??? | 5/16/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: KNOW SOMEBODY THAT JUST PURCHASED A TRUCK, SAID E.P.A. HAD HELPED HIM WITH MORE THAN 50% OF THE ...
A: I'd like to know of the EPA program because I'll put holes in the blocks of all my trucks to get new ...
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| Hot Shot Companies | 5/16/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I'm thinking of driving hot shot. I'm not sure wether to get my own authority or start off leasing ...
A: I would suggest you lease before you get authority. Once you get some experience in the business, ...
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| Fuel Taxes | 5/16/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I am about to sign on with a company as a lease operator that is based out of Utah using their ...
A: I do fuel tax reporting for several companies and drivers. web site: longdataser.com You will need ...
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| Truck | 5/15/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: What size truck would I need to haul cars, also what steps do i need to take get my authority. What ...
A: It depends on how many cars you want to haul. If you want to haul 3 or 4 cars, get a dually, diesel ...
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| Flashing Lights | 5/15/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: Is it true that if a trucker in front of you signals to pass into your lane, you can flash your ...
A: Yes, Some do this as a courtesy to let the truck driver passing it is safe to pull back in front of ...
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| Excavation Company Dump Truck | 5/14/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: I am co-owner of a small excavation company in Wyoming. We recently purchased our first dump truck. ...
A: Yes, the controlled substances testing would apply to you and any drivers you may employ. Contact ...
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| Starting a business.. | 5/14/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I intend to start my own 18 wheeler business but not as a driver but just as a owner. I have been ...
A: Study all you can. I would look into buying a used truck(s) with an engine warranty. As far as ...
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| costs | 5/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: how much could a single truck owner charge per car with a 5 car hauler?is it different locally to ...
A: Char, The size of your rig doesn't matter regarding price. Prices vary on do the cars run, are ...
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| fuel costs | 5/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: if i run only regionally,say two or three ststes, with a single axl tractor and a 5 or6 car ...
A: Charlie, It's all relative. Running regionally will cut fuel costs, but will also cut income. ...
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| market projection | 5/12/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: i am to the market projection part of my buisness plan and i am stuck on how and where to get the ...
A: Contact your state's Department of Transportation and see if they can possibly help you. They might ...
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| Dump Trucks | 5/11/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am currently attending Washington-Holmes Tech Center in Chipley, FL. I am about to complete the ...
A: I'm sorry about the delay in answering. I would drive a dump for someone else, before you bought. ...
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| Start-up Dump truck business | 5/9/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I was just approved for a loan to start my dump truck business and I wanted to what is the next step ...
A: I would form some sort of Corporation in your state. An attorney or accountant can help you with ...
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| wedge trailer | 5/7/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I saw you answered a question about someone asking you about a cdl for a car trailer. Do you need a ...
A: Sorry about the delay. I had to jump in the truck this week. Here is a link that should help you ...
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| Nursey Transportation | 5/7/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am an O/O looking for a company in FL that I can lease onto pulling nursery stock. The only real ...
A: I use to drive for Amerson Nursery in Tera Ceia. He has only two company trucks, but uses O/O once ...
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| Upstart hot-shot business | 5/5/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am in the process of starting a hot-shot business in Houston, Tx. I am looking for a reputable ...
A: I go to sites like www.getloaded.com to find loads, sometimes. It's easy because they have the ...
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| Starting up a business | 5/4/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: my name is William and I'm 18. My parents have a carpet business but i don't want to go that route. ...
A: Sorry about the delay, but sometimes I have to hop in the truck myself. I would start looking at ...
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| Local Straight Truck Contracting | 5/2/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I want to start a trucking business either hauling in a straight truck van, or tractor trailer. Only ...
A: Hey Billy. First off, I need to know if you have experience, if so, you have to pick out what type ...
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| car haulin | 5/2/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I'm thinking about to start my bussines, with a trailer of 3/4 car. can I do this job with a ...
A: Technically, you could tow it with the gas engines, but it won't pull like the diesel and you'll ...
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| felony record. | 5/2/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: J. P. I have a poss. of sched. II felony from 11/04. I would really like to change careers from ...
A: I do know that you would not be able to enter Canada. You would have to check with some Trucking ...
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| Camper hauling | 5/2/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: A freind of mine told me theres good money year round hauling RV campers.Im very interested.but have ...
A: You should start calling the different manufacturers. Contact places like Keystone RV in Goshen, ...
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| car hauling | 5/1/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: Can you please tell me all the differnt paper work needed to haul cars under 26000lbs, i heard you ...
A: Here's how the CDLs break down... Class A CDL – Required to operate a combination vehicle (truck ...
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| 3 and 4 car hauling business | 5/1/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: How hard is it to get business from brokers and where else besides auctions would i look? I have no ...
A: I am not very familiar with the Hot Shot and car hauling business. Most of the "Load boards" I have ...
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| hot shot | 5/1/2007 | Bob Stephens |
Q: I am considering starting a hot shot business here in wyoming and surrounding states. I am curious ...
A: You don't have to go on long hauls, but being in Wyoming, you'll be regional. Meaning, surrounding ...
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| Driving Job | 4/29/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: I have a felony (non-violent) conviction from 11/2004, I,m currently not on any parole or probation. ...
A: There are schools that will train you, as well as trucking companies. Go to truckstops or search on ...
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| new driver | 4/27/2007 | Michael Ramos Sr. |
Q: My husband has been a Union Bricklayer for the last 10+ yrs and has now decided to drive truck. He ...
A: My name is Mike Ramos Sr. Being in this field for 24+ years, I can tell you to stick it out. Oh, ...
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| New Driver | 4/27/2007 | J. P. Long |
Q: My husband has been a Union Bricklayer for the last 10+ yrs and has now decided to drive truck. He ...
A: He may check back with the school advisor for another company that may give him more time at home. ...
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