Newbee owner Operater

[classic FLD]

I really can use any and all assistance from experienced O/O's, for advice on frieght brokers/agents preferably in my area (CT).also any advise on what to look for negative or positive, do's & don'ts.I have in the past used the board when I got started and leased on to a company out of Jersey and the board really helped big time.

[jummer]

In this economy you are a brave....brave.....Man/girl/driver/i***t Do u have ur own athority? who owns the fuel card who pays the insurance? Do you have two years operating capitol? Is your accountant Qualified? Do u have any dedicated frieght of the east coast? What kind of trailer? answers these questions then I can answer yours. It is very tough to break even right now and for an inexsperianced o/o to syart now is crazy. If you are not divorced you will be soon. sorry for the sour grapes but if I feel and bumped my head I would not start a company now nexted spring maybe?????

[Gonfercoffee]

Pickup Location:
STRATFORD, CTCurrent Weather Forecast
Drop-off Location:
AMSTERDAM, OHCurrent Weather Forecast
Mileage (From pickup to drop off): 506
Pickup Date: 8/3/2009 (Monday August 3rd) Any Time
Equipment Types: Van
Load Quantity: 1
Load Size: Full
Load Weight: 45000 lbs.
Oversized: No
Overweight: No
Team Preferred: No
Payment Amount:
$450.00FreightCheck Approved Broker
Company Name: SHAPP INTERNATIONAL TRADING
Company Location: WOODLAND HILLS, CA
FMCSA Lookup: MC 483081
Contact Name: Dispatch
Contact Phone Number:
baled trash

This is considered a decent rate for ct
don't laugh
you can get a nice GMX paper load Ayer Mass to Wisconsin for 70cpm

[Gonfercoffee]

Pickup Location:
ELIZABETH, NJCurrent Weather Forecast
Drop-off Location:
FRANKLIN PARK, ILCurrent Weather Forecast
Mileage (From pickup to drop off): 807
Pickup Date: 8/3/2009 (Monday August 3rd) Any Time
Equipment Types: Flatbed
Equipment Attributes: Tarps
Load Quantity: 1
Load Size: Full
Load Weight: 38581 lbs.
Oversized: No
Overweight: No
Team Preferred: No
Payment Amount:
$720.00FreightCheck Approved Broker
Company Name: TIA Performance Certified $10,000
TIA Performance Certified $10,000

This company carries a bond of $10,000 and has agreed to the professional standards of best practices presented by TIA.
FREIGHTQUOTE.COM

nice load steel coils from the port
sit in the port all day
and drive all night
don't forget the tarps
oh yeah
and the tolls

[classic FLD]

I have my E-Z pass,on my own authority,no fuel card yet,have 53ft dryvan airride trailer.

[Gonfercoffee]

sign up with getloaded,Internet truckstop,truckers edge
get hooked up with at least 10 brokers before you start
CH Robinson,TQL, Acerra, Twin Modal,CRST Logistics, NYK,Sargent,landstar, etc
dry van could be busy until dec
then be prepared to sit on your butt until march/april

You will have a very hard time with nyour new venture unless you have a mentor who is willing to give you his brokers and tell you where to go different times of the year
good luck


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