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kenworthw900l · Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Roanoke Rapids,NC

i was wondering what the average pay would be for hauling cars and does it depend on what type of cars u haul? and would having a enclosed truck have a affect?

GMAN · Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 9789 Location: Tennessee

Rates can vary widely depending on the type of cars and equipment used. Rates are usually less for auction cars and higher for new ones. Specialty or exotic cars hauled in an enclosed trailer will command higher rates than an open trailer. POV's (personal vehicles) can pay well.

Jimbpard · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 557 Location: Irwin. PA

There's been an ad runing in the local paper for car haulers.
They claim $1400-$1800/week and home weekends. Dont sound bad, but thats not me.

nigeve · Joined: 11 Apr 2008 Posts: 9

fcking hell... I didn't know there was that much money in trucking... I assume you need your own rig and trailor but all the same, that sounds like a good weeks pay in exchange for a weeks hard graft... Can't complain at that... Or am I missing something sitting over the pond in my office never seeing real daylight :roll:

Jimbpard · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 557 Location: Irwin. PA

No, thats driving their equipment. Just as a company driver.

mdf1576 · Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 68 Location: jacksonville, FL

I know several guys who make 80 to 90,000 a year hauling new cars. They also routinely work 14 or more hour days. Its a big business down here in florida.

SlacTrac · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject:

Those rigs always catch my eye. They seem to go down the road bowing up and down and wiggling. I have often wondered if all that swaying and wiggling transmits to the steering wheel making it more of a challange to hold'er. I have also watched those guys load and unload the cars / trucks off it. They really work their a** off. Looks like a lot to learn to articulate that trailer just right to get'um on and off..........Is there any drivers here that do it? If so how does it feel going down the road and how's the work unloading and loading? :?: The Pay sure looks good!
-Jim

kenworthw900l · Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Roanoke Rapids,NC

SlacTrac wrote: Those rigs always catch my eye. They seem to go down the road bowing up and down and wiggling. I have often wondered if all that swaying and wiggling transmits to the steering wheel making it more of a challange to hold'er. I have also watched those guys load and unload the cars / trucks off it. They really work their a** off. Looks like a lot to learn to articulate that trailer just right to get'um on and off..........Is there any drivers here that do it? If so how does it feel going down the road and how's the work unloading and loading? :?: The Pay sure looks good!
-Jim

yea i would like to know this also.Is it a hard job? but it is worth the money considering

kenworthw900l · Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Roanoke Rapids,NC

SlacTrac wrote: Those rigs always catch my eye. They seem to go down the road bowing up and down and wiggling. I have often wondered if all that swaying and wiggling transmits to the steering wheel making it more of a challange to hold'er. I have also watched those guys load and unload the cars / trucks off it. They really work their a** off. Looks like a lot to learn to articulate that trailer just right to get'um on and off..........Is there any drivers here that do it? If so how does it feel going down the road and how's the work unloading and loading? :?: The Pay sure looks good!
-Jim

yea i would like to know this also.Is it a hard job? but it is worth the money considering

BuickTurbo · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 28 Location: Dallas, Texas

I haul cars for a dealership. It certainly is labor intensive. You have to pay particular attention to how you tie the cars down and check them constantly.

It is nerve racking, but I get to see some real nice cars and drive them (even if it is around the lot to a parking spot).

The truck seems to hold a line better when in traffic at 65 mph. When out on the IH and traffic is few and far between.....they get a lil' squirrelly. But then again, I have SRW tandems.

mccfry · Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Posts: 196

I talk to alot of the car haulers here in San Diego, If you bust your hump you can make $120,000 a year (in a good economy)

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Evinrude · Joined: 10 May 2007 Posts: 392

How low will you work for? that is the ?

GMAN · Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 9789 Location: Tennessee

There are a lot of variables when hauling cars, but you should be able to earn around $75M/year once you learn what you are doing. When I hauled cars most drivers could make from about $60-80M/year. Some of the more experienced drivers could earn as much as $120,000/yr. Most car hauler companies won't hire a driver until they have at least a couple of years driving experience. As far as the sway is concerned, you will get some of that due to the rig being top heavy. The other thing is that you must have a very steady hand on the steering wheel. If you constantly move the steering wheel back and forth then the trailer will reflect that movement. You will likely see more of this type of movement from a stinger rig than a high mount.

Tobytob · Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 58

Like Gman, swaying is usaully cause by the loads being top heavy. I've never had a problem with it. I get alot of satisfaction in loading and unloading. Its like a puzzle that needs to be put togther. Most loads are simple once u get the concept of hauling cars, but u have some that will take u a few hours to get ready.

LET ME SAY THIS," if ur only looking @ the money side of it, you won't last long. As a newbie the stress level is very high and most don't make it out of training. Its not a dry box or a reefer. You have to pay attention @ all times. Any little thing can put a claim on a load. (Trees, lazy tuck drivers who dont pay attention; low bridges; gravel; power lines and etc) you must watch out for these things., because every damage counts. for every car u damage thats a negative on u and the company u pull for.

GMAN · Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 9789 Location: Tennessee

It takes time to learn how to stage a load of cars. It is fairly easy if you haul the same type of cars all the time. That is usually not the case. As Tobytob stated, if the only reason you want to haul cars is the money, then you probably won't last long. Hauling cars is one of the most physically demanding of any of the trucking segments. On a flat bed you have about 10 straps or chains with most loads. Some could take a few more. With a 10 car rig you will need to use 40 straps or chains. On top of that you will need to track your cars down if they are in an auction or port. That can be a real challenge if they are at an auction with a foot or so of snow on the ground. Still, many who do this type of driving enjoy it. Had I not gotten hurt, I would probably still be pulling cars around myself.

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