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