TheTransporter
New Member
Hello everyone, my name is Marshall Horton.
I would like some information from people who have done this sort of thing.
I'm wanting to get into hauling cars, cross country. I was originally thinking of a 1 ton truck, with a 4 car wedge. But my dad (he's been a truck driver for a very long time) says that an actual semi car hauler, while more expensive to license/insure. would be easier to make money with due to being able to carry up to 7-8 cars, and having a place to sleep while on the road.
Hauling cars is what I really want to do. However I understand I will have to probably do something else untill I get the experience that companies/brokers look for.
So, that is my situation, now for a few questions.
1st) Right now I'm 18, and everywhere I've seen that runs otr requires otr experience....so I'm not sure how to get that experience. Do you think joining the National Guard as a truck driver would be a good idea? or is there something else I can do?
2nd) What're you thoughts on the 1ton vs semi set up, just for getting started.
3rd) If I went with a 1 ton truck, would I need the same CDL that my dad has (and probably most of you)
These are my major questions (mainly the first one)
I'll post more later, Thanks for any help.
Marshall H.
I would like some information from people who have done this sort of thing.
I'm wanting to get into hauling cars, cross country. I was originally thinking of a 1 ton truck, with a 4 car wedge. But my dad (he's been a truck driver for a very long time) says that an actual semi car hauler, while more expensive to license/insure. would be easier to make money with due to being able to carry up to 7-8 cars, and having a place to sleep while on the road.
Hauling cars is what I really want to do. However I understand I will have to probably do something else untill I get the experience that companies/brokers look for.
So, that is my situation, now for a few questions.
1st) Right now I'm 18, and everywhere I've seen that runs otr requires otr experience....so I'm not sure how to get that experience. Do you think joining the National Guard as a truck driver would be a good idea? or is there something else I can do?
2nd) What're you thoughts on the 1ton vs semi set up, just for getting started.
3rd) If I went with a 1 ton truck, would I need the same CDL that my dad has (and probably most of you)
These are my major questions (mainly the first one)
I'll post more later, Thanks for any help.
Marshall H.