Hi Guys, First Post!
A little history:
I drove T/T as O/O pulling vans and reefers from '95 to '03. Hauled a lot of air freight which is basicly expedited. I took some time off to handle some real estate transactions and for personal reasons. Now I would like to make a come back to trucking on a smaller scale. I'm 36 years old with CDL/A/HM and I'm planning to buy my own truck again.
What I know:
I have been reading this forum for about a week now and I'm still reading the archives. I want something small enough to eliminate the parking problems I used to have. Class D will fit in my driveway but I would prefer class C. I know I wont make the same money I did with the T/T. I know I will sit more than T/T. I will be a solo driver. I lived in New England most of my life and I dont mind running Northeast, INcluding NYC if it will keep me busier. I'm not a big fan of Canada but will go there if I have to. Have to take the bad with the good. I will be available at least 75% and I would hope my acceptance rate would be closer to 100%.
Questions:
1.Does the D unit have much advantage over the C unit?
2.Would there be any advantage staying under cdl?
3.What is the required insurance for C or D leased to a carrier?
Bobtail? Deadhead? Unladen liability? Primary? Cargo?
4.Can you use your truck for personal use?
company policy? insurance?
5.Which companies will allow me to book my own load when its slow?
6.Which companies use QC vs. Cellphone?
$35./week could buy a lot of minutes.
7.If a new driver refuses the 2nd load offered to him does that give him a 50% acceptance rate?
Some of these Q's may have been answered before but forum members come and go and opinions change with time. Thanks for taking time to read and I will have more Q's to follow. Hopefully not as long winded next time.
A little history:
I drove T/T as O/O pulling vans and reefers from '95 to '03. Hauled a lot of air freight which is basicly expedited. I took some time off to handle some real estate transactions and for personal reasons. Now I would like to make a come back to trucking on a smaller scale. I'm 36 years old with CDL/A/HM and I'm planning to buy my own truck again.
What I know:
I have been reading this forum for about a week now and I'm still reading the archives. I want something small enough to eliminate the parking problems I used to have. Class D will fit in my driveway but I would prefer class C. I know I wont make the same money I did with the T/T. I know I will sit more than T/T. I will be a solo driver. I lived in New England most of my life and I dont mind running Northeast, INcluding NYC if it will keep me busier. I'm not a big fan of Canada but will go there if I have to. Have to take the bad with the good. I will be available at least 75% and I would hope my acceptance rate would be closer to 100%.
Questions:
1.Does the D unit have much advantage over the C unit?
2.Would there be any advantage staying under cdl?
3.What is the required insurance for C or D leased to a carrier?
Bobtail? Deadhead? Unladen liability? Primary? Cargo?
4.Can you use your truck for personal use?
company policy? insurance?
5.Which companies will allow me to book my own load when its slow?
6.Which companies use QC vs. Cellphone?
$35./week could buy a lot of minutes.
7.If a new driver refuses the 2nd load offered to him does that give him a 50% acceptance rate?
Some of these Q's may have been answered before but forum members come and go and opinions change with time. Thanks for taking time to read and I will have more Q's to follow. Hopefully not as long winded next time.
