Owner operators recommendations when starting out in car hauling.

blueridgerunner in Aberdeen, Maryland said: I've spent 20 years in the Military, and the past 15 as a owner of a Home Improvement company, past five doing concrete construction. POINT I've been around equipment moving and hauling local. I want to sell my business and start hauling cars. My question is: Do I start out with a dually and a 3/4 car hauler or go with a tractor and a 6/7 car. I have had my CDL for a while, My homework has led me to believe that my insurances will be similar 5/7 k a year. In conversation with a O/O hauling for Fleet Car, he said if you make the same trip with 4 cars why not get paid for 7. Does that logic make sense? Please don't rip me for punctuation or grammar. Thanks for you input in advance.

yeah he is pretty much right! the costs involved are not that much more and you will make double the money if not a little more. insurance on a dually around $5k to $7k, insurance on 7 car $10k to $12k. fuel 5mpg on big truck, dually around 10mg. for what you would pay for a dually and a 3 car you could get a decent 7 car. another difference would be ifta and apportion tag. it is hard to make money with a dually right now.

I'm in the same situation. I'm seeing the comparisons and it still doesn't add up. All the cost from a dually to a semi double. Everything from mpg to insurance. U can run 4 cars on a dually easy. And if u r getting a semi to be able to use to haul regular freight as a back up the biggest trailer u can find is about a 7 car hauler. So u r doubling the expenses and not doubling the load. Another big concern is maintanence. A dually tire comes no where close to a semi tire. A blown dually engine comes no where close to a semi engine, etc. I'm anxious to start but this decision is holding me back. I have the funds and ready togo. I just need help with this.

grimrepo in Canton, Georgia said: yeah he is pretty much right! the costs involved are not that much more and you will make double the money if not a little more. insurance on a dually around $5k to $7k, insurance on 7 car $10k to $12k. fuel 5mpg on big truck, dually around 10mg. for what you would pay for a dually and a 3 car you could get a decent 7 car. another difference would be ifta and apportion tag. it is hard to make money with a dually right now.

I'm in the same situation. I'm ready to start but I'm concerned with that to. All the expenses pretty much double from mpg to insurance. You can haul 4 cars with a dually easy and about 7 with a tractor. So expenses double but the loads don't. Also its easier to get a 4 car loaded and be on your way when you gotta wait longer to fill a 7 car. What about maintanence, a dually tire and blown engine cost way less then a semi truck's. Also to keep in mind is how much more easier it is to park and drive a dually truck in a congested area. I think about every single detail. So is it really worth it???v

grimrepo in Canton, Georgia said: yeah he is pretty much right! the costs involved are not that much more and you will make double the money if not a little more. insurance on a dually around $5k to $7k, insurance on 7 car $10k to $12k. fuel 5mpg on big truck, dually around 10mg. for what you would pay for a dually and a 3 car you could get a decent 7 car. another difference would be ifta and apportion tag. it is hard to make money with a dually right now.

Your better off getting experience with one of the non union haulers learn how to do it screwup their freight then go on your own

Question for owner operates. How do you guys get paid after hauling ? Do you have to fax over an invoice and wait for a check or do you recieve cash on the spot when you drop a car?

i have a tractor trailer.im thinking about getting in the car haulin business and starting off with a 4car trailer.i was told that on longer hauls that the minimun u get is $500 per car depending on what kinda vehicle u are hauling. unlike having your on authority pulling flatbed or dry van freight i was told its easier to get backhauls dealing with cars vs running general freight.can someone give me the rundown on this business and would it be worth my time doing it?also would be worth running long haul vs short haul?

So you really think you are going to make all this money haul cars. I hope you have a lot of money save up. Over the past few years companies like have cut the rate for hauling car down to almost nothing. 4 years ago a company driver could easy make over 80,000 a year driveing a compnay car hauler. Now you will be in luck to make 50,000. Everyone come running to the car hauling world with dollar sign in the eyes. I have been haul cars for over 15 years. The big outfits have cut the rates to much. Do not belive me go to your nearest truckstop find a car hauler and just ask him what a full load pay from boston to Los Angeles 4 years ago. What do it pay now. About half the price. Sorry to let you down. Ask your self what did Fedex charge you to send overnight letter about 4 years ago. 15.00 what do they charge now. 30.00 plus. But car hauling rate keep going down. You want to buy a truck go head. Get your head out of the clouds and go talk to someone that have been in the business for a while. Most of them are getting out. But I am sure the local saleman that wanting to sale you a truck and trailer will not tell you that.
Have fun going broke

Many of you self proclaim prophecy's need to be more encouraging when new Hot shot drivers are asking questions, nothing in this world is easy. however, If we all can act like adults and answer a person question from the heart. Then we can oust those brokers, and dealers that are allowing frieght to be loaded and delivered for a cheap cost.

Kevin in Fort Myers, Florida said: Your better off getting experience with one of the non union haulers learn how to do it screwup their freight then go on your own[/QUOTE What companys are non-union out their iam looking to drive a car hauler but i dont have any experience? where can i get my experience from

To any body thinking of hauling cars.I have the answer to most of the questions asked. Fuel milage in a dually with 3 -4 car hauler is 100 dollars to go 200 miles. $60. per night for hotel.You cannot sleep in your truck.not to mention you have to be registered exactly like a semi.except weight .Any one who tells you different will have fun at the scales.Which you have a red target on your back and will get pulled 50% of the time.A cheap fine at the scales is 500.00 .1500 down 650.00 per month insurance.Dont forget your $1000.00 mc,irp,ifta registration.Quartelry fuel taxes,Drug testing program.mobile office fax capable .Your truck and trailer will eat brakes & tires like candy,I by 10 gallons of oil a month .4- 50 dollar a piece fuel filters .4-15 dollar oil filters. 2- 15 dollar transmission filters. 3-50 dollar Trailer brakes.3- hundred dollar trailer tires.2 truck tires.Thats just your monthly maintnence.Dont forget 3 batterys, lights bulbs, wiring.thats just if nothing breaks.Food and drinks are 30-40 dollars per day.if you have a family tell them goodbye .They dont exist in your life anymore.When you are home you better be working on your equipment or doing paper work for your fmcsa 6 month audit.You literaly will eat breathe and shiet in your truck .You pretty much work 24 hours a day.dont forget the countless hours spent scheduling work and waiting to pick it up.2008 chevy dually 3500.3-4 car 2009 kaufman wedge.This is my nightmare,come get some. stay out of trucking period .The guys with semis are f-d worse.Just to make a little money your truck needs to average 2 dollars per mile

I will try to be positive here. I positively advise you not to get into car hauling unless you don't mind breaking every hour of service regulation on the books. I worked for several small "Hot shot" operations and can say they are ALL vultures. They steal jobs from each other with no remorse, they call it "Competition."

One boss told us he expected us to damage cars on competitors trailers when we had a chance just so they would not be able to get a job in our market, I refused and they stopped giving me work.

One company I worked for was using the car hauling business to move drugs in a couple of their trucks - The drivers got busted but claimed they knew nothing about it. The drivers were charged anyways.

Organized crime has moved into several of the small operations to move people, drugs, and stolen property around. As it turned out, I worked for several scum bag companies. Go big company or go home.

Can it REALLY be this freaking hard to get a decent job today? Good Lord what has America become.

what do they check at the safety audit inspections?

dj battle in Ruther Glen, Virginia said: To any body thinking of hauling cars.I have the answer to most of the questions asked. Fuel milage in a dually with 3 -4 car hauler is 100 dollars to go 200 miles. $60. per night for hotel.You cannot sleep in your truck.not to mention you have to be registered exactly like a semi.except weight .Any one who tells you different will have fun at the scales.Which you have a red target on your back and will get pulled 50% of the time.A cheap fine at the scales is 500.00 .1500 down 650.00 per month insurance.Dont forget your $1000.00 mc,irp,ifta registration.Quartelry fuel taxes,Drug testing program.mobile office fax capable .Your truck and trailer will eat brakes & tires like candy,I by 10 gallons of oil a month .4- 50 dollar a piece fuel filters .4-15 dollar oil filters. 2- 15 dollar transmission filters. 3-50 dollar Trailer brakes.3- hundred dollar trailer tires.2 truck tires.Thats just your monthly maintnence.Dont forget 3 batterys, lights bulbs, wiring.thats just if nothing breaks.Food and drinks are 30-40 dollars per day.if you have a family tell them goodbye .They dont exist in your life anymore.When you are home you better be working on your equipment or doing paper work for your fmcsa 6 month audit.You literaly will eat breathe and shiet in your truck .You pretty much work 24 hours a day.dont forget the countless hours spent scheduling work and waiting to pick it up.2008 chevy dually 3500.3-4 car 2009 kaufman wedge.This is my nightmare,come get some. stay out of trucking period .The guys with semis are f-d worse.Just to make a little money your truck needs to average 2 dollars per mile

I can teLL that you know nothing about trucking. You're a renegade. 40 doLLars a day for drinks and food? You're on crack or you're working for a company and don't want competition in the car market. Get off the forum!! I'm reaLLy tired of guys Like you trying to discourage weLL meaning peopLe that want to make a Living.

all you assh*les out there talking bad about car hauling hey got a question why the he
he** are you doing it for a living if you cant make money and hate it hm?????

I am new in the hauling business. I need good independent driver for one trailer on east coast, and a driver for a truck and trailer in philly/nj/baltimore area regional auto hauls. What is best way to find good drivers for long term work. I've got the work, and don't want to have to keep finding new drivers. Any advise?

to the guy in deleware I got a 1 ton dually that needs to be put to work. If you are interested shoot me an e mail. starsandjojo@gmail.com

heff in Hockessin, Delaware said: I am new in the hauling business. I need good independent driver for one trailer on east coast, and a driver for a truck and trailer in philly/nj/baltimore area regional auto hauls. What is best way to find good drivers for long term work. I've got the work, and don't want to have to keep finding new drivers. Any advise?

to the guy in deleware I got a 1 ton dually that needs to be put to work. If you are interested shoot me an e mail. starsandjojo@gmail.com

badharley407 in Chicago, Illinois said: So you really think you are going to make all this money haul cars. I hope you have a lot of money save up. Over the past few years companies like have cut the rate for hauling car down to almost nothing. 4 years ago a company driver could easy make over 80,000 a year driveing a compnay car hauler. Now you will be in luck to make 50,000. Everyone come running to the car hauling world with dollar sign in the eyes. I have been haul cars for over 15 years. The big outfits have cut the rates to much. Do not belive me go to your nearest truckstop find a car hauler and just ask him what a full load pay from boston to Los Angeles 4 years ago. What do it pay now. About half the price. Sorry to let you down. Ask your self what did Fedex charge you to send overnight letter about 4 years ago. 15.00 what do they charge now. 30.00 plus. But car hauling rate keep going down. You want to buy a truck go head. Get your head out of the clouds and go talk to someone that have been in the business for a while. Most of them are getting out. But I am sure the local saleman that wanting to sale you a truck and trailer will not tell you that.
Have fun going broke

Sounds to me like youre just money hungry and jealous that new people are "taking food off your plate" As all you jealous semi car haulers like to call it. Better to be making $40,000 a year instead of NOTHING AT ALL! You dont have to be so mean to people asking questions, everyone has their own opinion, and by the way, learn how to spell and type. I have a 2001 ford f-350 dually and a 1997 take 3 3/4 car wedge trailer and make PLENTY OF MONEY doing it. So thats all that matters! ANYONE can be a auto transporter, find your own loads and make your own money, stop worrying about other people.

CLay in Littleton, Colorado said: I can teLL that you know nothing about trucking. You're a renegade. 40 doLLars a day for drinks and food? You're on crack or you're working for a company and don't want competition in the car market. Get off the forum!! I'm reaLLy tired of guys Like you trying to discourage weLL meaning peopLe that want to make a Living.

CLay, can we please get in touch. I am in Denver, getting ready to start this business. Have so many questions, dealing with insuranse. Planning to start in 1 month. Can you please e-mail me s_samantta@yahoo.com Thanks

heff in Hockessin, Delaware said: I am new in the hauling business. I need good independent driver for one trailer on east coast, and a driver for a truck and trailer in philly/nj/baltimore area regional auto hauls. What is best way to find good drivers for long term work. I've got the work, and don't want to have to keep finding new drivers. Any advise?

Hey Jeff give me a call. Drove for Shcneider National on the Wal-Mart Dedicated account. A couple local companies OTR, drove for UPS doubles, gasoline/diesel tanker 48' 9200 gallon. Live in the Lancaster area looking for work! I have drove everything but oversized loads. If you are still looking contact me.
All you nuts out there I have drove for a long time and I can tell you that all the scenarios are out there.. QUIT RIPPING EACH OTHER-IF YOU WANT TO RIP EACH OTHER THEN GO TO A SECOND CLASS NATION AND LIVE! GO AND DEFEND OUR COUNTRY AND WILL SEE IF YOU KEEP BALLY-CRYING! Those of you who served, "ThanK You" that we ALL can come on here and Verbally have our Freedoms, Only with Your Dedicated Service and Ultra Sacrifice are we able to sit here and type what we think! So instead of ripping people up and down- Come together as on that dreadfull Sept 11, 2001 " We Will Never Forget" I think most have FORGOTTEN!!! We must stand with each other, helping each other, being honest with other. This is how our country moves and stays strong with people like you and me. I have been in business before and may in the near future. So PLEASE talk to each other with Dignity, Help Each Other to Succeed! Don't go out and damage or destroy anyones property... someday it may...NO IT WILL COME BACK TO HURT YOU IN MANY WAYS!
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

Hernandez Transport Services said: I'm in the same situation. I'm seeing the comparisons and it still doesn't add up. All the cost from a dually to a semi double. Everything from mpg to insurance. U can run 4 cars on a dually easy. And if u r getting a semi to be able to use to haul regular freight as a back up the biggest trailer u can find is about a 7 car hauler. So u r doubling the expenses and not doubling the load. Another big concern is maintanence. A dually tire comes no where close to a semi tire. A blown dually engine comes no where close to a semi engine, etc. I'm anxious to start but this decision is holding me back. I have the funds and ready togo. I just need help with this.

Hey,

Did you ever get the business started ?

Hello evryone im a college student and im really looking forward to starting a dually transport buisness. Im currently doing car sales sometimes across the united states and always pay ship from coast to coast. Any advice from experienced people out there?

dj battle in Ruther Glen, Virginia said: To any body thinking of hauling cars.I have the answer to most of the questions asked. Fuel milage in a dually with 3 -4 car hauler is 100 dollars to go 200 miles. $60. per night for hotel.You cannot sleep in your truck.not to mention you have to be registered exactly like a semi.except weight .Any one who tells you different will have fun at the scales.Which you have a red target on your back and will get pulled 50% of the time.A cheap fine at the scales is 500.00 .1500 down 650.00 per month insurance.Dont forget your $1000.00 mc,irp,ifta registration.Quartelry fuel taxes,Drug testing program.mobile office fax capable .Your truck and trailer will eat brakes & tires like candy,I by 10 gallons of oil a month .4- 50 dollar a piece fuel filters .4-15 dollar oil filters. 2- 15 dollar transmission filters. 3-50 dollar Trailer brakes.3- hundred dollar trailer tires.2 truck tires.Thats just your monthly maintnence.Dont forget 3 batterys, lights bulbs, wiring.thats just if nothing breaks.Food and drinks are 30-40 dollars per day.if you have a family tell them goodbye .They dont exist in your life anymore.When you are home you better be working on your equipment or doing paper work for your fmcsa 6 month audit.You literaly will eat breathe and shiet in your truck .You pretty much work 24 hours a day.dont forget the countless hours spent scheduling work and waiting to pick it up.2008 chevy dually 3500.3-4 car 2009 kaufman wedge.This is my nightmare,come get some. stay out of trucking period .The guys with semis are f-d worse.Just to make a little money your truck needs to average 2 dollars per mile

Your full of crap!! You can make an ok living if you watch your expenses and run decent equipment. 1.50 per mile pays the bills and then some. It's your choice to leave your family and life behind.

heff in Hockessin, Delaware said: I am new in the hauling business. I need good independent driver for one trailer on east coast, and a driver for a truck and trailer in philly/nj/baltimore area regional auto hauls. What is best way to find good drivers for long term work. I've got the work, and don't want to have to keep finding new drivers. Any advise?

DID YOU TRY TO CONTACT ME?
GO, TRY AND LETS SEE.

Welcome to the world of Trucking. Most driver are not going to stay any where that long. Long hours poor pay never home. But you want someone else to do all of this so you can stuff your pockets full of money. You will find out the hard way. I think you already is seeing the light because you are haveing a hard time finding drivers. A car hauler just 4 years ago could make 2200.00 for a run from the east coast to Los Angeles working for a company. Now a company driver will be luckie to make 1100.00 on the same run. Ask anyone the was around back in the day. Good luck finding someone that do not want a life and will driver you truck weekend holidays during children bithdays all so you can be with you family. Go drive the truck yourself. No you will not do that because you want to be with your family. You will find a driver but he will not stick around that long. Call any major company and ask them them what is the turnover rate at they company. FACT around 90%. A little advise GO DRIVE THE TRUCK YOURSELF AND TELL YOUR WIFE I WILL SEE YOU IN 2 WEEKS AND I WILL GET 2 DAYS OFF WHEN I GET YOU. HAVE A COKE AND A SMILE.

Tyler McCormick in Chesterfield, Virginia said: all you assh*les out there talking bad about car hauling hey got a question why the he
he** are you doing it for a living if you cant make money and hate it hm?????

I LOVE IT.THEY CAN GET A JOB AT THE FAST FOOD IF THEY ARE NOT MAKING MONEY IN TRUCKING ...LOL ...I OWN 2 TRUCKS AND MAKING MONEY BY PULLING DRY VANS.NOW I AM READY TO GO IN TO CAR HAULING.MY ADVISE TO THE NEW COMMERS IS JUST CALL THE TRUKING COMPANIES AND GET ANSWERS FROM THEM.BUT IF THEY TELL YOU U WILL BE AVAREGING $2000 A WEEK TAKE THAT AS $1100 A WEEK FOR EXAMPLE.DONT LISTEN SOME OF SO CALLED VETERAN TRUCKERS.SOME OF THEM JUST DONT WANT YOU TO GET IN TO THE BUSSINESS SO THEY DONT HAVE TO SHARE .EVERYONE NEEDS MORE INCOME.IF YOU DO YOUR JOB RIGHT AND RESPECT WHAT YOU ARE DOING YOU WILL GET WHAT YOU DESERVE IN THIS ECONOMY AND COMPATITION.BUT LETS BE REALISTIC AND DONT KEEP OUR EXPECTATIONS TOO HIGH.TRUCKING IS SAME LIKE ANY OTHER BUSSINEES,SOMETIMES YOU MAKE GOOD MONEY SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO COME UP OUT OF POCKET.GOOD LUCK TO EVERYBODY WHO WANTS TO GET IN TO THE CAR HAULING LIKE ME.

i was a car hauler for 3 years they are right you have to be out there 300 days out of a year to see 30k a year profit and local run you can forget unless you live where there is at least two cities very close to eachother

you could work at mcdonalds 14 hrs a day for six days and make the same money

Sifford Trucking in Linden, California said: Sounds to me like youre just money hungry and jealous that new people are "taking food off your plate" As all you jealous semi car haulers like to call it. Better to be making $40,000 a year instead of NOTHING AT ALL! You dont have to be so mean to people asking questions, everyone has their own opinion, and by the way, learn how to spell and type. I have a 2001 ford f-350 dually and a 1997 take 3 3/4 car wedge trailer and make PLENTY OF MONEY doing it. So thats all that matters! ANYONE can be a auto transporter, find your own loads and make your own money, stop worrying about other people.

Am wondering if you would be willing to give some advice to someone seriously contemplating getting into this business.

Sifford Trucking in Linden, California said: Sounds to me like youre just money hungry and jealous that new people are "taking food off your plate" As all you jealous semi car haulers like to call it. Better to be making $40,000 a year instead of NOTHING AT ALL! You dont have to be so mean to people asking questions, everyone has their own opinion, and by the way, learn how to spell and type. I have a 2001 ford f-350 dually and a 1997 take 3 3/4 car wedge trailer and make PLENTY OF MONEY doing it. So thats all that matters! ANYONE can be a auto transporter, find your own loads and make your own money, stop worrying about other people.

Am wondering if you would be willing to give some advice to someone seriously contemplating getting into this business. If so, please contact Chris @ hark7rider@gmail.com. Thank you.

Anybody who works in this business has to WORK @ it...As an owner operator, it doesn't come easy...you do all of the legwork yourself. Kudos to all of you that do.
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Rolling Time Dispatch in Union, South Carolina said: We need 10 semi tractors for take away service hauling trailers. 1687 miles loads paying $4000 per trailer delivered. Serious inquiries only. Rollingtimesdispatch@live.com

I have a dually with 53 foot wedge trailer. Looking for work. Will go anywhere and haul anything.

heff in Hockessin, Delaware said: I am new in the hauling business. I need good independent driver for one trailer on east coast, and a driver for a truck and trailer in philly/nj/baltimore area regional auto hauls. What is best way to find good drivers for long term work. I've got the work, and don't want to have to keep finding new drivers. Any advise?

I have a 94 single axle Volvo with a Kaufman Max 6 Trailer. My Volvo has every hook up for any trailer ( hot shot ) FRESH IN THE BUSINESS looking for work in car hauling ( lease on) etc. I've driven skateboards for three years work for a foodservices co. for three years. If you can help contact me @ fredericksmith64@gmail.com i'm south of Atl.

badharley407 in Chicago, Illinois said: So you really think you are going to make all this money haul cars. I hope you have a lot of money save up. Over the past few years companies like have cut the rate for hauling car down to almost nothing. 4 years ago a company driver could easy make over 80,000 a year driveing a compnay car hauler. Now you will be in luck to make 50,000. Everyone come running to the car hauling world with dollar sign in the eyes. I have been haul cars for over 15 years. The big outfits have cut the rates to much. Do not belive me go to your nearest truckstop find a car hauler and just ask him what a full load pay from boston to Los Angeles 4 years ago. What do it pay now. About half the price. Sorry to let you down. Ask your self what did Fedex charge you to send overnight letter about 4 years ago. 15.00 what do they charge now. 30.00 plus. But car hauling rate keep going down. You want to buy a truck go head. Get your head out of the clouds and go talk to someone that have been in the business for a while. Most of them are getting out. But I am sure the local saleman that wanting to sale you a truck and trailer will not tell you that.
Have fun going broke

I have never owned a dully but come on lets use common sense. How much wear and tare are you butting on a semi compared to a daully. No.1 everybody don't have the same expenses for instants who in da hell eat 40 dollars a day driving trucks.They give you 11 hr of drive time grabs some snacks and make that money like they say if those tires dont turn you don't make no money. Ok for the guy who has been in car hauling for 20 plus yrs. if there is no money why in all that time he didn't find another profession i'm just saying.

Guy S in Fredericton, New Brunswick said: I have a dually with 53 foot wedge trailer. Looking for work. Will go anywhere and haul anything.

If you are looking to lease on to a company that hauls Autos only Contact me a scott@barretttransports.com

If you are interested in leasing on with a transport company that does Autos only. Please contact me at scott@barretttransports.com

scott@barretttransports.com in Cordova, Tennessee said: If you are looking to lease on to a company that hauls Autos only Contact me a scott@barretttransports.com

Hello Scott, I am looking getting into the car hauling business, I have driven semi for well over 20 years. Please respond with your information. ie, where are you located? price per mile paid to truck? ext.
Thank you for your time.

Scott Donner
Afton, IA

scott.donner said: Hello Scott, I am looking getting into the car hauling business, I have driven semi for well over 20 years. Please respond with your information. ie, where are you located? price per mile paid to truck? ext.
Thank you for your time.

Scott Donner
Afton, IA

That is a very broad question. Please reply to my email directly (scott@barretttransports.com)and i will give you contact information so we can discuss. Thank you.

Sifford Trucking in Linden, California said: Sounds to me like youre just money hungry and jealous that new people are "taking food off your plate" As all you jealous semi car haulers like to call it. Better to be making $40,000 a year instead of NOTHING AT ALL! You dont have to be so mean to people asking questions, everyone has their own opinion, and by the way, learn how to spell and type. I have a 2001 ford f-350 dually and a 1997 take 3 3/4 car wedge trailer and make PLENTY OF MONEY doing it. So thats all that matters! ANYONE can be a auto transporter, find your own loads and make your own money, stop worrying about other people.

I just wanted to say thank you for your comment. I've been in the trucking business since 1984. I've never hauled cars but I am planning on it. I broke my back in AZ back in 2007 and have one more surgery before I can get my Med-cert back (I hope)!!! Is it safe to assume I should go ahead and get my own authority and take a seminar on brokerage so I can (as they say) "cut out the middle man" and earn what I can on my own accord? I am thinking of getting a duelly like you and a 3-4 car trailer. I have a lot of studying to do, but I was wondering if I have any questions could I ask you for some advice, you seem to have a level head which leads me to believe you've been doing your business right;c) I appreciate you taking the time to consider my request sir. Ma Halo, Alan

Demon Chaser in Parsons, Kansas said: I just wanted to say thank you for your comment. I've been in the trucking business since 1984. I've never hauled cars but I am planning on it. I broke my back in AZ back in 2007 and have one more surgery before I can get my Med-cert back (I hope)!!! Is it safe to assume I should go ahead and get my own authority and take a seminar on brokerage so I can (as they say) "cut out the middle man" and earn what I can on my own accord? I am thinking of getting a duelly like you and a 3-4 car trailer. I have a lot of studying to do, but I was wondering if I have any questions could I ask you for some advice, you seem to have a level head which leads me to believe you've been doing your business right;c) I appreciate you taking the time to consider my request sir. Ma Halo, Alan

Hey man! No problem... you can e-mail me at SiffordTrucking@aol.com or call me anytime at two zero nine nine eight one eight one one seven. My name is Brett. Take care!

Sifford Trucking in Linden, California said: Sounds to me like youre just money hungry and jealous that new people are "taking food off your plate" As all you jealous semi car haulers like to call it. Better to be making $40,000 a year instead of NOTHING AT ALL! You dont have to be so mean to people asking questions, everyone has their own opinion, and by the way, learn how to spell and type. I have a 2001 ford f-350 dually and a 1997 take 3 3/4 car wedge trailer and make PLENTY OF MONEY doing it. So thats all that matters! ANYONE can be a auto transporter, find your own loads and make your own money, stop worrying about other people.

Exactly thank for your input may god reward you for your words of wisdom

Hernandez Transport Services said: I'm in the same situation. I'm seeing the comparisons and it still doesn't add up. All the cost from a dually to a semi double. Everything from mpg to insurance. U can run 4 cars on a dually easy. And if u r getting a semi to be able to use to haul regular freight as a back up the biggest trailer u can find is about a 7 car hauler. So u r doubling the expenses and not doubling the load. Another big concern is maintanence. A dually tire comes no where close to a semi tire. A blown dually engine comes no where close to a semi engine, etc. I'm anxious to start but this decision is holding me back. I have the funds and ready togo. I just need help with this.

This is true....I worked at a Auction before years ago and spoke with plenty of owner operators in the car hauling business that uses there pickups with a 4 car hauler and made good money and as for myself I would love to either partner up with somebody and start working or I would like to lease a trailer and truck hire a driver and go from there. i never did car hauling before but I dispatched for 5 years and I have Shipper connections everywhere. If anybody can help me on finding equipment or maybe hiring me to be your dispatcher I would totally be interested. I'm a hard worker and I am dedicated in keeping your trucks moving with loads.

Thank You,
Davon

Tranport llc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: Exactly thank for your input may god reward you for your words of wisdom

Excellent Advice, I needed that myself!

dj battle in Ruther Glen, Virginia said: To any body thinking of hauling cars.I have the answer to most of the questions asked. Fuel milage in a dually with 3 -4 car hauler is 100 dollars to go 200 miles. $60. per night for hotel.You cannot sleep in your truck.not to mention you have to be registered exactly like a semi.except weight .Any one who tells you different will have fun at the scales.Which you have a red target on your back and will get pulled 50% of the time.A cheap fine at the scales is 500.00 .1500 down 650.00 per month insurance.Dont forget your $1000.00 mc,irp,ifta registration.Quartelry fuel taxes,Drug testing program.mobile office fax capable .Your truck and trailer will eat brakes & tires like candy,I by 10 gallons of oil a month .4- 50 dollar a piece fuel filters .4-15 dollar oil filters. 2- 15 dollar transmission filters. 3-50 dollar Trailer brakes.3- hundred dollar trailer tires.2 truck tires.Thats just your monthly maintnence.Dont forget 3 batterys, lights bulbs, wiring.thats just if nothing breaks.Food and drinks are 30-40 dollars per day.if you have a family tell them goodbye .They dont exist in your life anymore.When you are home you better be working on your equipment or doing paper work for your fmcsa 6 month audit.You literaly will eat breathe and shiet in your truck .You pretty much work 24 hours a day.dont forget the countless hours spent scheduling work and waiting to pick it up.2008 chevy dually 3500.3-4 car 2009 kaufman wedge.This is my nightmare,come get some. stay out of trucking period .The guys with semis are f-d worse.Just to make a little money your truck needs to average 2 dollars per mile

This guy is just trying to keep everyone out of the car hauling business !!! We run two stingers Kenworth W 900s (10 car carriers) and two dually four car wedge trailers.
LET ME BE HONEST WITH EVERYBODY !!!The 10 car carriers are CLEARING a trip (NET) $4000-$6000 a trip (7-8 days) the wedges are clearing $2500 a week.

badharley407 in Chicago, Illinois said: So you really think you are going to make all this money haul cars. I hope you have a lot of money save up. Over the past few years companies like have cut the rate for hauling car down to almost nothing. 4 years ago a company driver could easy make over 80,000 a year driveing a compnay car hauler. Now you will be in luck to make 50,000. Everyone come running to the car hauling world with dollar sign in the eyes. I have been haul cars for over 15 years. The big outfits have cut the rates to much. Do not belive me go to your nearest truckstop find a car hauler and just ask him what a full load pay from boston to Los Angeles 4 years ago. What do it pay now. About half the price. Sorry to let you down. Ask your self what did Fedex charge you to send overnight letter about 4 years ago. 15.00 what do they charge now. 30.00 plus. But car hauling rate keep going down. You want to buy a truck go head. Get your head out of the clouds and go talk to someone that have been in the business for a while. Most of them are getting out. But I am sure the local saleman that wanting to sale you a truck and trailer will not tell you that.
Have fun going broke

Hey Im sorry to hear your sad story. But nobody cares how broke you went. You didn't have what it took to make the money thats out there to make. Get your head straight.

no matter how others running their business , if you want to work and make money - can go in any business and success , i started in august 2011 with 2010 ford and ez4 kaufman , if you work hard you can make $2000 weekly (clear) , cummins will get you extra $200-300 , now i am moving into 7 car semi day cab and dont care how other businesses are doing in carhauling . i do 2300 miles in less that 72 hours (sleep only 15 hours total) , make $2000 clean money and have life and rest other 3-4 days a week.it is hard work but woth trying. anyone need advice shoot me email at mmaslov2010@gmail.com

You sleep 15 hours in a 72 hour period? Wheres your LOGS? You sound like you are running illegally.. you'll get your day.

Dave in Hialeah, Florida said: This guy is just trying to keep everyone out of the car hauling business !!! We run two stingers Kenworth W 900s (10 car carriers) and two dually four car wedge trailers.
LET ME BE HONEST WITH EVERYBODY !!!The 10 car carriers are CLEARING a trip (NET) $4000-$6000 a trip (7-8 days) the wedges are clearing $2500 a week.

you got that right.....sleeping in a motel? wow what a trucker!! lmao! i slept in the back seat of my 2001 ford 4 door dually and california highway patrol told me at my dot safety audit that its perfectly legal as long as i log it as "off duty" this guy is a moron.

scott.donner said: Hello Scott, I am looking getting into the car hauling business, I have driven semi for well over 20 years. Please respond with your information. ie, where are you located? price per mile paid to truck? ext.
Thank you for your time.

Scott Donner
Afton, IA

were you ever able to get in touch with scott @ barrett transports? I have e-mailed several times and no reply. Thanks!!