Looking for Advice

TJ_Mikii · Nov 18, 2012

Hello everyone, I have been out of the trucking business for a couple years, was with Landstar with T/T. I'm new to the expedite trucking and have a few questions. I'm looking at a 2000 model KW T300 and was wondering about any GOOD companies out there that will lease this age of a truck. Wife is going with me this time and plans on getting her CDL. I have had several people tell me that Expedite is the way to go...that there is a decent living to be made. Would like to hear some input. Thank you for any advice that you can give me.

paullud · Nov 18, 2012

You may run into an issue where companies will want more recent experience and the larger carriers that do take new people will want a newer truck. Have you talked to any companies yet?

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TJ_Mikii · Nov 18, 2012

I've only talked to Landstar, waiting on reply from them. I have verifiable experience driving for someone, I myself have not owned a truck for awhile.

BobWolf · Nov 18, 2012

Some companies will allow older equipment if it passes thier safety and mechanical inspection.

Bob Wolf.

paullud · Nov 19, 2012

TJ_Mikii said:
I've only talked to Landstar, waiting on reply from them. I have verifiable experience driving for someone, I myself have not owned a truck for awhile.

You can have years of experience but being off the road for a couple years can make a difference. I believe Landstar will take older equipment, they do require experience, 1 year experience in the last 3 years or 3 in the last 10.

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Crazynuff · Nov 19, 2012

It's mostly recommended to drive for a fleet owner for a year or so before buying your own truck . Most contracts will give you 60% of the gross . You buy the fuel and get 100% of the FSC .

BigBadBill · Nov 25, 2012

We have been running TT and our contracts are calling for more and more van and straight that we turn down so we are adding these come January. While my insurance is picky we have been able to get the right person that has limited current experience approved. We pay 85-87% of the gross.