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Seriously considering hotshot delivery with my truck / trailer

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Hotshothopeful2014, Apr 20, 2014.

  1. Apr 20, 2014 #1
    Hotshothopeful2014

    Hotshothopeful2014 Bobtail Member

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    I'm new here, folks, so bear with me if you will... :)

    A buddy and I have been taking back and forth about doing local delivery only (state of Texas only) hotshot (open flatbed trailer) as a start up business. I have a vehicle that I'm actually thinking about selling because of it's unreliability.

    But my questions are these:

    1). Is this business even worth getting into?
    2). Insurance; what do I need? How much do I need? Where do I get it? Is it expensive (ballpark price ranges)?
    3). What kind of brokerage should I pursue? Recommended brokers?
    4). Should I lease myself to a company?
    5). Licensing; What kind of licensing will I need? Do I have to get a CDL license if my total weight is under 26,000 lbs.? What are the rules for weights and USDOT and / or TXDOT #'s that I might need / will need?
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2014 #2
    CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Watch your fuel your state is full of thieves.

    Bad.

    I wouldn't trust you if we meet in a rest area. XD

    Advice/troll complete.

    Good luck.

    There is money to be made pulling rv's with dual lies in Indiana.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2014 #3
    Dave 1960

    Dave 1960 Road Train Member

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    I run leased to a company in Houston using my 2003 Ram 2500 and a Gooseneck when I need it (18ft). In a Good week I bring home $1000. Average is $600 or so.
    I'd get with another company if I thought it would be worth it.
    But this one works with me in certain ways that I just don't think others might.

    I know a few drivers that run their own authority.

    But I can't afford to get a 3500 and 40 footer so I'll just keep on keeping on.
     
    Dave 1960, Apr 20, 2014
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  5. Apr 25, 2014 #4
    mrcars

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    Are you sure you're on this side of the border?
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2014 #5
    tarponinternet

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    there is a company that does oil field stuff that was willing to hire a guy that just had a 3/4 ton truck and no trailer. when we met he was running a small load to Louisiana. he had put 300,000 miles on his gasser.
     
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