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Old 11-30-2008, 04:38 PM
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So I thought about this the other day but I'm not quite sure how to get into it or get started. I wanna get a job haulin stuff. Like cars or somethin. I don't care what it is really. But I don't know how I'd get a job like that. I've seen a guy that was gettin paid to pull these 3 cars across the country and I think somethin like that would be pretty cool. Any ideas on how I go about getting a job just pullin stuff? I mean I don't care if it's just haulin junk around as long as it pays. I just love to drive and I think it'd be a cool job to have for a little while. However, unless I'm makin some serious cash and have alot of business it won't be my career.
 
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Old 11-30-2008, 04:45 PM
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Thats called Hotshotting.. Its a very competitive business actually. The hardest part is getting a set of regular clients to haul for consistently.

We have several hotshotters on our boards here. Im sure they have much more detailed information on the subject!
 
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Old 11-30-2008, 05:40 PM
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Yeah lots of guys doing it. You may want to consider getting you CDL. Lots of Regulations that go along with doing this sort of hauling.
 
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:00 PM
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yeah i think insurance cost is going to kill me... plus i think most people only hire guys with 1 ton trucks or bigger.
but idk. maybe i can find somethin local.
 
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:14 PM
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There is a company up by me which uses just about any kind of truck. Friend is pulling a 28 foot enclosed trailer hauling repoed ATV's, Motorcycles, and Snowmobiles. Makes damn good money doing it.
 
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:19 PM
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yeah but i'm a good ways away from ohio... i am gonna do some more research though and try find somethin. but i don't have alot of money to put down on stuff i need for a job like this.
 




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