Canadian expediting - East Coast home base

[murmac]

Is anyone operating out of the east coast of Canada with straight trucks? Are you operating independant or leased to a company? Where do you mainly run to? in Canada or to US? How are loads coming back out of the US? Are there many loads to the East Coast? I am looking to get into the business and would like to know what existing people have to say.

Thanks

 

[Lawrence]

I don't know of any Canadian based expedite carriers that have trucks domiciled on the east coast - specially PEI, and Nova Scotia.

I know there is US expedite freight traffic in-bound to that area. I'd wonder if an EO'ers can speak to getting outbound freight from this area.

 

[pjjjjj]

Just say no.
You've got too much going against you right off the bat:
i)straight truck (may limit your options, due to weight/size capabilities)
ii)Canadian (no inter-stating within the USA)
iii)your location (expect lots of deadhead)
Unless you set up a great contract(s) with a manufacturer(s) out there who has lots of outbound loads, you're not going to make enough money.
Sorry if I'm a downer. Do lots of homework before you sign anything.