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Thread: Car Hauling - Whats it about

  1. 06-29-2008 08:45 AM #1
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    Default Car Hauling - Whats it about

    Hey, I just got offered a car hauling position, but I don't know much about it, anyone got any info?
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  2. 06-29-2008 09:04 AM #2
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    It's a good job when it's busy. When we are not busy things can get really slow and boring, but the pay is good. u just have to keep ur damages down. if you are a person who pay great attn to detail then you will be great for this job.
    What company offered u a position?
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    It is a good job, but very demanding. It requires a lot of stamina. The pay is usually good, but you will probably do more deadheading than most other types of hauling. I haven't kept up with rates recently, but when I hauled cars rates were pretty good. Most car haulers pay drivers percentage. If you keep your damages down, you can do very well.
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  4. 06-30-2008 01:08 AM #4
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    I'm told that 70k is not at all unusual in that line of work Matt. You are a young man, you can handle the labor and you have a good attitude. Go for it. Get back in the saddle.

    Of course, armed with all of the knowledge that you have digested from CAD, you are bound to be successful. :wink:
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    Starting out pay should run around $55-70M/year. A good experienced car hauler can earn from $75-120M/year.
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  6. 06-30-2008 06:45 AM #6
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    I've never tried it personally, but it seems to be about hauling cars.
    "And the road becomes my bride
    I am stripped of all but pride.
    So in her I do confide.
    And she keeps me satisfied"

    "As if you ever knew what it was taking you down the line..."
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    Well it looks like I will be hauling cars! Working for an indy owner op. Truck is a freightliner argosy cab over, will be a bit of getting used to I guess being used to conventionals. Although it looks like it will be a lot easyer to work with compared to a conventional car hauler. It's a 4 and 4 enclosed. I'm used to dry van so this will be a new experience for me.
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    Enclosed, is a great job. Just be careful when loading and unloading. You don't have much room on either side to make any mistakes, to far to the right or left and u will lose a mirror or or scratch something.
    Those are pretty good trucks. just be careful when loading, remember take ur time..
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    Matt... Pay particular attention to what Tobytob is telling you. This job will not only require, but will hinge upon your paying attention to details. Keep your mind on the job.

    This is your ticket out of languishing within the irregular-route coolie carrier OTR industry.

    Concentrate totally on becoming proficient at the job at hand. Absolutely no distractions. None!

    Keep us posted. I'm rooting for ya brother.
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    Congrats. Sounds like Swift did you a favor cutting you loose. Good luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by belpre122
    Matt... Pay particular attention to what Tobytob is telling you. This job will not only require, but will hinge upon your paying attention to details. Keep your mind on the job.

    This is your ticket out of languishing within the irregular-route coolie carrier OTR industry.

    Concentrate totally on becoming proficient at the job at hand. Absolutely no distractions. None!

    Keep us posted. I'm rooting for ya brother.
    Most definitely. I am going to dedicate myself 100% to every aspect required.
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    Quote Originally Posted by matcat
    Well it looks like I will be hauling cars! Working for an indy owner op. Truck is a freightliner argosy cab over, will be a bit of getting used to I guess being used to conventionals. Although it looks like it will be a lot easyer to work with compared to a conventional car hauler. It's a 4 and 4 enclosed. I'm used to dry van so this will be a new experience for me.
    I think that's and old SWIFT/ Blue thunder truck. If it's a white tractor with blue curtains and a white bubble its one of theirs'.
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    I'm fairly certain it is not an old swifty truck.
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    Don't wear your keys on your belt and leave the phone out of the truck. Little scratches add up. I've hauled my share of cars with United.
    Mud, sweat, and gears
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  15. 07-03-2008 07:36 AM #15
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    If you're working for an owner operatore (as opposed to working for the company s/he's leased to) be sure you're getting paid what you're worth- and DON'T DAMAGE CARS! You won't be a car hauler for long if you damage cars. Many o/o who pay a driver don't pay that driver competetive rates because they simply can't. Just a little food for thought.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tweety bird
    If you're working for an owner operatore (as opposed to working for the company s/he's leased to) be sure you're getting paid what you're worth- and DON'T DAMAGE CARS! You won't be a car hauler for long if you damage cars. Many o/o who pay a driver don't pay that driver competetive rates because they simply can't. Just a little food for thought.
    Yeah good advice, he isn't actually leased onto anyone, independent o/o. So there is no middle man, and I have to say the pay options I was given are pretty attractive so I am not complaining .
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    Quote Originally Posted by matcat
    Well it looks like I will be hauling cars! Working for an indy owner op. Truck is a freightliner argosy cab over, will be a bit of getting used to I guess being used to conventionals. Although it looks like it will be a lot easyer to work with compared to a conventional car hauler. It's a 4 and 4 enclosed. I'm used to dry van so this will be a new experience for me.
    I drive an Argosy. i like it ok. what powerplant you got in there?
    they are easy to drive. climbing in and out of them on a windy day sucks. the door want to close on you from the wind when your trying to climb in
    The Green Grass on the other side, still needs to be mowed
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