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glennfs in Rock Hill, South Carolina

21 months ago

Have been a trucker since 1991,have 12 years as an o/o,was a trainers for Schneider, have 2 years car hauling exp, currently am a company driver for Crete. Looking to buy a duelly and 3 car hauler, I live in Rock Hill SC just south of Charlotte.Looking for advise,information and comments from drivers and dispatchers about getting started. You can hit me here or E-Mail me at lynnerd99@yahoo.com. Thanks

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grimrepo in Canton, Georgia

21 months ago

glennfs in Rock Hill, South Carolina said: Have been a trucker since 1991,have 12 years as an o/o,was a trainers for Schneider, have 2 years car hauling exp, currently am a company driver for Crete. Looking to buy a duelly and 3 car hauler, I live in Rock Hill SC just south of Charlotte.Looking for advise,information and comments from drivers and dispatchers about getting started. You can hit me here or E-Mail me at lynnerd99@yahoo.com. Thanks

hey i read your post. i am dispatcher for independent o/o car haulers. i have been in the car hauling business since 99. it is hard now to make enough money with a dually and a 3 car trailer. freight prices havent climb up with the fuel and insurance prices. a 3 car is a good entry point to car hauling but you will not last long with that equipment these days. if you get a 3 car setup with the intentions to move up to a 7 car you should be alright for a little while. if you do start off with a 3 car setup buy inexpensive used equipment so that once you move up to a 7 car, the equipment will be paid for and easy to get rid of without a huge loss. most people that fail in car hauling that start off with a dually fail because they buy a brand new 40k/50k dually. you can buy a good 10 car for what you pay for a new dually. should be able to pick up a good used dually under $10k and a trailer for around $3k-$5k. i hope this has helped you.

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glennfs

21 months ago

grimrepo in Canton, Georgia said: hey i read your post. i am dispatcher for independent o/o car haulers. i have been in the car hauling business since 99. it is hard now to make enough money with a dually and a 3 car trailer. freight prices havent climb up with the fuel and insurance prices. a 3 car is a good entry point to car hauling but you will not last long with that equipment these days. if you get a 3 car setup with the intentions to move up to a 7 car you should be alright for a little while. if you do start off with a 3 car setup buy inexpensive used equipment so that once you move up to a 7 car, the equipment will be paid for and easy to get rid of without a huge loss. most people that fail in car hauling that start off with a dually fail because they buy a brand new 40k/50k dually. you can buy a good 10 car for what you pay for a new dually. should be able to pick up a good used dually under $10k and a trailer for around $3k-$5k. i hope this has helped you.

I understanding was I could expect to get between 35 and 50 cents per mile per car with a 3 car wedge trailer does that sound correct?

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hallagon in Corning, California

21 months ago

grimrepo in Canton, Georgia said: hey i read your post. i am dispatcher for independent o/o car haulers. i have been in the car hauling business since 99. it is hard now to make enough money with a dually and a 3 car trailer. freight prices havent climb up with the fuel and insurance prices. a 3 car is a good entry point to car hauling but you will not last long with that equipment these days. if you get a 3 car setup with the intentions to move up to a 7 car you should be alright for a little while. if you do start off with a 3 car setup buy inexpensive used equipment so that once you move up to a 7 car, the equipment will be paid for and easy to get rid of without a huge loss. most people that fail in car hauling that start off with a dually fail because they buy a brand new 40k/50k dually. you can buy a good 10 car for what you pay for a new dually. should be able to pick up a good used dually under $10k and a trailer for around $3k-$5k. i hope this has helped you.

Can you give me contact info to your human resources dept at your company? Thank you very much for any info I would be grateful.

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millie & jesus in Saint Cloud, Florida

21 months ago

hallagon in Corning, California said: Can you give me contact info to your human resources dept at your company? Thank you very much for any info I would be grateful.

Just looking for some information if you can. Have a friend who has just purchase 4 , 7 car transporter and has offered me an opportunity to work with him from home. I have been out of work for a while and he offered this chance. The only delema is, I need to find out where do one get these load for these truck. Can any one please help me. It would be a blessing if i can do this. Thank You

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Collierauto

21 months ago

I'm a recent driving graduate in Atlanta ga Looking to learn the business and work I am available to be out 2-4 days per week looking for someone willing to take me in and show me the ropes. I have cdl class a with all endorsements please contact cauto09@gmail.com

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DB in Sacramento, California

16 months ago

Is the car hauling business a good business to start up in the sacramento, ca area and why?

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WB in San Bernardino, California

16 months ago

millie & jesus in Saint Cloud, Florida said: Just looking for some information if you can. Have a friend who has just purchase 4 , 7 car transporter and has offered me an opportunity to work with him from home. I have been out of work for a while and he offered this chance. The only delema is, I need to find out where do one get these load for these truck. Can any one please help me. It would be a blessing if i can do this. Thank You

There are many ways to find loads, however CentralDispatch.com is also very helpful. Google car haulers in your area though.

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