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The better ones have diamond shaped knurled square or rectangle jaw pads, they grip the pallet better and are less likely to slip or split a damaged or cheaply made pallet. They are not cheap but worth the money. Use a grade 80 or higher chain.

I agree with treadmill. Expedited is like that. One week your waiting and insanely bored, then you are humping nonstop the next week hoping to keep up. Look around and find out how many other vans are in the area if its saturated watch the van count. Remember other drivers are likely going to...

You have to be a Landstar carrier. Landstar works with O/O only and you will need your own authority. Contact the agents directly and get set up in their system they will require a contract between them and you. I usually call and let them know my availability and if they have something come...

FREIGHT /'freɪt/ Freight, Noun An elusive and tricky thing often sought after by freight relocation specialists.

Yearly insurance premium definitely more than $1,000.00 Getting set up with the insurance down payment and authority is where I estimate about a grand. At least if he / she has a decent record. My yearly premium is around 6 grand 1 Strait Truck and 1 cargo van

As far as finding loads you can start with local delivery companies as they already have a customer base. Keep in mind FMCSA requires carriers that sub work out to have Brokers Authority otherwise they are breaking the law. load boards I have used Internet truck stop, and Truckers Edge, I...

Do you have your MC# Interstate authority. You will need one as well as insurance one million on the truck, one million general business liability, and a minimum of one hundred thousand on the freight before most brokers will hire you. Average cost to get your authority, and insurances about...

Ive had my own authority for quite a while and even when I was contracted with a larger logistics company we had an understanding that if I were stuck, they were slow, no work available, ether way I'm sitting., I could look for work to get into a better area where they could match me up with...

Crich pretty much covered it.. I run through Erie for insurance they're a no frills policy but reasonable on the price. Vehicle 1 mill liability business liability 1 mill liability and 100K freight insurance $3,000.00 yr. If you have a clean MVR and insurance loss report is good they will likely...

If you have or are willing to invest in your MC# I would recommend looking for work with electronics, tech, medical equipment and pharmaceutical companies. They are more likely to be interested in refrigerated vans. Medical customers are usually willing to pay better and prefer regular...

Vehicles are lousy investments, Unfortunately with anything used car, truck, houses, pets, you are at the mercy of the former owners and drivers. If the truck was well maintained, and has over 300,000 miles on it mileage wise there are two ways to look at it. 1) Good The truck is young middle...

Is it an on the lot dealer upgrade or did you sit down with an actual truck builder? My concern, is mechanical brakes steering and chassis being up to the task. 26,000 is at the top of the capacity. The dealer wont get your back if there is a problem. Remember DOT will look at not only your...

Its all of New York State that the HUT applies to. As for NYC request paper truck route maps and keep a couple at the office and at least 1 in each truck. I got a fair warning from a NYC cop when I was lost. $500.00 fine and 5 points on the license. Also find out if you have any special...

Not sure if Ohio has a vehicle safety inspection program, but a NYS Heavy duty vehicle inspection covers the yearly inspection requirements. I usually pick up the DOT inspection paperwork at TA and have the tech fill it out. Be sure he puts his stamp on it to make it legit, both the sticker and...

You will have to have Highway use tax credentials as well at least for New York State. Check with the other states you plan to travel in. Save your time and money and apply directly to NYS and other tax department offices. Department of Taxation and Finance Between the application and sticker...

I'm not saying all high mileage vans are junk.. My 99 express has 250K on the clock and the only big ticket item I have had to deal with was the rear end grenade. Other than that I just had to replace a starter, the distributor 120 bucks ebay and a muffler summit 120 bucks. Yes its safe solid...

Even with excellent maintenance I would only consider it as a local driver grocery getter or parts van. I would look for something in the 2,000 range. One option is if you have any amount of special commodity freight like equipment, try contacting a moving like United, Mayflower, Atlas or...

First question is how much if any experianced in trucking do you have? Pay and volume are often based on this. I haven't worked for them personally but I did talk with them a couple years ago and I think they are a leasing company. This is not a bad thing but, keep in mind, if they are a...

RULE # 1 ALWAYS RUN LEGAL Yes you will have dispatchers try to talk you into breaking regs. DONT DO IT !!!! Fudging a logbook?, the fines are nothing if you get into a serious wreck and someone gets hurt or killed.. You will be going to jail for a long time, you and your family will be sued and...

I asked the DOT inspector a few years ago when I had my new entrant review done about alcohol possession and consumption while away from home. I was told alcohol is off limits any time you are in, on, around, including in custody or control of a C.M.V. due to the possibility you might need to...