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Originally Posted by pepe4158
Im honest, mine are in the toilet compared to what you guys think they should be even alowing for Im running dry van, all in all most people just rag me here about it n offer nothing usefull.
Only G-man and Load-it have offered any constructive criticism, most just gloat about their getting so much better (especailly the household goods people like dont you know you guys get more any way...well yeah wait till you scratch something and some rag bitch sues your insurance lol over a little ding you can barely see lol)....when I asked Big for some shipper referals then he of course declined lol....like i could do anything with them tho lol
Load its best advice was I need to specialize better...n I think hes right
Just wondering...I have a vented dry van....n he said something about getting a lift n jack....i think he thinks i should do nursery work, but havent got around to asking him yet.
Pepe, it takes time to find your niche. Sometimes you just need to try new things until you find something that works for you. Nursery stock does pay well, for the most part. You can also haul apples, onions, water melons, potatoes, etc., if produce is your cup of tea. Personally, I would stay away from produce without a reefer, but nursery stock could work for you. Seasons are normally short for nursery stock. They can be longer in some of the more temperate climates. I believe Load It was talking about a pallet jack.
Some people whom I have known who have done well with vans carry extra items such as blankets and logistics straps. They come in handy if you want to get into LTL freight.
There are pros and cons to any type of hauling. Household goods are much like hauling cars in that you can make good money but there is considerable liability. How well you manage your damage will determine your level of success. Simply having a high gross doesn't necessarily mean that you are making money. You can have a million dollars in revenue and still lose your shirt. You can't compare pulling a van to HHG or any other type of hauling. They are different. Don't worry about what others make. It doesn't matter. Each business is somewhat unique.