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beige321
08-15-2010, 09:43 PM
i am new to this site i am almost 21 in school for firefightin n with this economy its gonne b hard for me to get a job in that field but i have alot of experience hauling heavy equipment for my dads asphalt business with my cummins and hauling heavy loads up to 25,000 pounds with hay. i am wanting some suggestions on how to get started with this such as where to find loads i have ben on u ship but u need some experience to get good loads. also i have a 12 valve 5 speed truck which tows alright its turned up some should i invest n a different truck since it only a 2500 n trailer.and also do i have to start my business can i work for someone?which would be the best to do all and any information would be great cause i love hauling stuff on long hauls..thanks guys mike
LBZ
08-16-2010, 08:35 AM
I would imagine insurance would be the biggest killer to this idea whether on your own or for a company due to being 21.

Try to get a gig with the asphalt deal, that probably pays better anyway.
haulin rv
08-16-2010, 08:41 AM
Even the rv companies are 23-25 and up. I agree with lbz on the job. By time you find the right truck, trailer, get ins, get authority, you'll need to have really deep pockets.
sidusa
09-09-2010, 02:55 PM
don;t think..just go for it :p
haulin rv
09-09-2010, 06:50 PM
25000 pounds of hay behind a pickup already shows the lack of thought.
bth9461
09-09-2010, 08:31 PM
Well like LBZ said, Insurance will be hard. If you can get it, it will be expensive. While 21 is legal with the Gov't, the Insurance companies are the gate keepers. Even if you find a carrier to drive for they might have trouble with their insurance.

I would look into driving someone elses truck, forget Hotshoting. Maybe Expediting with a cargo van or straight truck. Or see if a big company would take you on if you go to a Accredited Truck Driver Training School. Make sure the Carrier will take you at your age before doing the training.

Things have changed so much for young people, the deck is stacked against you still for a few years. It is not right, but it is the system. Stay away from trying to go illegal, it could really hurt you down the road.

Good luck.

Brian