About Bob Stephens Expertise If you need advice on truck and trailer purchasing, DOT regulations, start up costs, I can help. I also can help new drivers pick a company thats best fits them, what to look for in a company and what to expect if your new to truck driving. If your starting a business, what commodities to haul, working with Brokers and more.
Experience 16 years in the Trucking Industry. 8 years as an over-the-road driver traveling cross country. 4 years as a local driver in Chicago and Tampa, Fl. 4 years as co-owner of a small trucking company.
Organizations American Trucking Association
Education/Credentials AA, 1991, Liberal Studies, Purdue University
Awards and Honors Numerous Safe Drving Awards with the American Trucking Association.
Question QUESTION: intrested in the trucking bus (dumptrucks)where do i start and can i get seriously paid .how do you find loads for dually trucks
ANSWER: Hi Edward.
Start by getting your DOT/MC numbers and permits. Go to www.dotauthority.com for help. Next get cargo/liability insurance and contact your state's DOT office for the proper tags (if required).
Call local load brokers to see what's running and at what rate. Look in the phone book under "freight brokers" or go to websites like www.getloaded.com.
Good luck!
Bob Stephens
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QUESTION: my understanding is dumptrucks bring loads in and takes loads out where do they take the load and does it cost them to dump aload
Answer It all depends on who your hauling for and what your hauling. If your hauling dirt, your going to have a shipper and reciever. If your hauling scrap or broken up concrete, you may have to pay to get rid of it, it all depends. If you haul it for a company, they may have it set up where all you do is haul. Like I said before, it all depends on the accounts. Every account is different on what they pay and where it picks up and delivers.
