Expedite vs. Hotshot delivery

[Texas Courier]

Can someone tell me what the difference is?

If I puirchase a C or D unit, can I make money with a solo driver as a owner not driving?

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Al

 

[davekc]

Possibly.
It would depend on the carrier,shape of equipment, what you paid for a truck, and the most important, what kind of driver is he or she.
I would tread slowly as you can also lose a bunch as well.
In general terms, teams usually will do better.
You will see alot of articles in the archives for what you are seeking. The expo would be a great place for you to start but it is a distance from Texas.


Davekc
owner
21 years

 

[Texas Courier]

OK, so once you decide on a Carrier,how do you find drivers for it?

What do you offer them? And if they happen toi be from Texas, and want to come home, can we lolads toand from here?

Al

 

[RichM]

One way is advertise for drivers on the EO Classifed section. Another way is too contact carriers and ask them if they have a list of qualified drivers looking for an owner operator. Getting and KEEPING good drivers is difficult in expediting due to the irregualr hours,trips and income. You really need experienced expediting type drivers who know what they are getting into.

Hot shot freight as I know it is not the same as expediting.Hot shot is usually a small 1-2 ton tractor pulling a small flatbed trailer with relatively light loads. Down in Texas the oil field and exploration companies will use hot shots to pull pipes etc.

Expediting is generally a emergency pickup of a freight shipment that requires a straight through asap delivery. Some exceptions might be difficult freight for a TT carrier or the customer does not want the freight to be transferred at terminals due to it being fragile etc.

Sounds like you are new to the game,as Dave said it would be worth your while to come to the Detroit Expo next month,you will be able to talk to Carriers,present drivers, and other owners.

 

[raceman]

There is not enough space for me to give you my opinion on this. One truck, solo driver and new to this business. This is not a good mix.

Now having said that I will say it really depends on how much money you want to make and how much you have saved to cover your hobby. I am not being a smart a## but my experience says one truck, two trucks, three trucks does not do it. When you consider the down time due to mechanical problems, no driver, new driver, orientations, learning curve etc. you need atleast four trucks. That is if you want to make money. If you wish more info I will be glad to email with you.

A solo driver with a 60/40 0r 40/60 split running 1800 to 2500 miles a week will not make you very much money at all over the long run. It may appear that you are really racking it in week by week but when you look at your cost, upkeep, taxes and so on, you aint making much. If you have one truck and that goes down, not only are you making nothing but you are paying out.

Hot shotting in Texas with a dually would proably be pretty good.

Based only on your POST and not knowing anything about you or your financial situation I would say you would be better served to go to a Casino with your investment. Much better odds. Bad example but it fits here in my opinion.



Raceman
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