Rv transport, How Indiana Transport works 
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Great video. I went through orientation in January. There have been minor changes since you started. The orientation was in a class room at Indiana Transport. They gave us a paper listing the apps to download to your phone and how to configure them. Indiana Transport has also added a requirement to have your mud flaps inspected by Dan's hitch or Dually Depot. This was a very quick and easy step.
Good deal and thanks for the information and updates. Be safe
@@mr.tennessee hello mr.Tennessee,im very interested in rv transport. I wondering if you have a cdl what tag would have to get? I live in Tennessee
@@davidmann5301 I have a CDL but you don’t have to have one. If you have any more questions neighbor just let me know. Ba safe
@@mr.tennessee I am considering the whole transport thing but I have what seems like 1000 questions. If you ever get a chance to get in touch I could really use the help.
@@mattbrown5690 send me your number in my email. Email is in the description
Good job on the video…I’ll be starting there soon
@wendellgayheart9228 thank you. And thanks for watching
I really appreciate your videos and the information you put out. I’m working on getting into RV transport in the next couple of months. Thanks for the Pro tips!
No problem and thanks for watching. Good luck and be safe
Great video. Good insight into how your company works. More to think on. Thanks.
Thank you for watching
Great video and very helpful for new comers. Keep up the good work.
Thank you sir and thanks for watching
Great Job,Thanks.
GOD BLESS YOU...
Thank you and thank you for watching
Great information Mr Tennessee!
Thank you sir
Great video and information. I don't talk to dispatch either just when booking a load. I may consider Indiana Transport as a secondary company if they have a drive away division.
They do. Yeah ck out 2 or 3. I definitely did not make this video to recruit for Indiana they got people they get paid for that 😂
If you buy a truck and make it a RV transport. If you’re retired and want to travel, and can afford a truck. Go for it. I tried making a living at this. My truck was worn out before I paid for it. It’s 150,000 miles a year.
Mine was too, so many miles couldn't trade or sell it, still stuck with it and a hole in no.4 piston.
435 thousand miles. Work was good at first then slowed way down. Can't work anywhere else.
We already transport vehicles out of.
Thanks for the good idea and the information how do campers with a truck.
Thanks for watching
Great Video
When my husband applied last fall, they only mentioned one insurance company and he assumed it was the only one they accepted. They were expensive but we got it. A couple months later he found out about another ins company and it was half the price! So yes, if they don’t mention more than one company, please ask! Our favorite thing about IT (I do drive aways) is the self dispatch 👍🏻
Me too and your right. Thanks for watching
Can I ask you what company you went with? They only gave me one company too and its High... Thanks...
@@dandubay7662 I went with the one they give me. I think mine is around 395
@@dandubay7662 we are now with McGriff
@@mr.tennessee ours was around that too but now is around $250. We emailed McGriff our truck info and then they call you with a quote.
Thanks!
No problem, Thanks for watching
Great video. Everything is still pretty much the same as of a month ago.
Good deal and thanks for watching
I’m interested in RV transport!!! 😂 just got a truck now I got to do the dang thang.
😂 good luck
I’ve been watching several of your videos the last few days and they have all been very good. I just reached 30 year service with my current job and thinking about retirement to try something different. I have a 2019 3500 single wheel duramax and fifth wheel hitch for my personal camper.
Sorry somehow I hit the send button to soon...anyway I would probably like to try it out part time to make sure that it is something that I like before making the decision to retire. Can you do short Friday - Sunday runs just to start out? Thanks
Yes you can… You only have to haul at least one load a month.. But I would haul more because of insurance and other expenses.. Thanks for watching.. If you have any more questions just ask..
Kevin I'm on my first day today but went to another place however I might join you guys soon.
@@tg9388 Hey TG I haven’t made the leap yet. It will be a little while if I decide to try it out. Congratulations on the new venture and be safe out there.
Good info
Thanks for watching.
Hey buddy they only gave me option on insurance it’s high n I’ll be in class next weds so so thanks for all the help.
You can check on your own insurance as long as it meet Indiana Transport spec
Just make sure it’s a good insurance company
Ask them about McGriff. That's who I went with
@@semperfitransport6572 I got there information and I’m going to call and what they cover
Thanks for the video it was very informative I just recently inherited my dad's 2013 duly diesel 350 Ford looking for a business to start I think I'll give you guys a call thanks for your honesty fantastic videos
Thank you. We are slow right now. Hope it will pick up in about 3 weeks. I would wait a few weeks.
It’s interesting. Indiana Transport and Synergy are both owned by Patrick Industries, but there are so many differences. I’m leased with Synergy and like that pretty much. They all have pros and cons.
Another great video. Thanks. See you out there.
You are exactly right.. it’s crazy.. Thanks for watching
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Hey man, interesting video and some good knowledge before hand. One Q though, what is with this 26K tag? I've a CA DL and MT plates but neither state have any info on 26K registration?
Your sandwich maker🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for helpful videos. Does the driver have to have a CDL, chauffeurs, or regular drivers license?
Thank you and you don’t have to have a CDL to do this. But we are slow right now.
I’ve been thinking about coming over to Indiana Transport. Just because the company I run for said they were raising the rates to $2.00 to come out west and the highest rate I’ve seen is $1.80. And the fuel discount is only .20-.40 cents, and they said it would be higher than that. I’m going to do a couple more runs to see if it gets any better. If not I might be coming to Indiana.
Make sure your not happy with your company and ck a few out before you pick. You got to do what’s best for you. Be safe and thanks for watching
@@mr.tennessee I’ve been looking at wave, Indiana, and Senergy
@@lindgrentransport6221 heck yeah
@@lindgrentransport6221 I run for Wave. I haven't run for any of the others but I really like Wave but, as Mr. Tennessee has said previously, what works for me might not work for you! Be safe out there.
@@kopplinfamily7529 I tried sending in an application and when I talked to the recruiter. They let me know that I needed Proof of experience. I’ve hauled trailers across the country but since they were registered in my parents name it doesn’t count. So yeah
You know as a truck driver and i 48yrs trucking there is no money in it 1.80 mile is squat and no back hauls it comes out to.26 mile at the end of the day with all expenses
Mr tenn , when your at home, do you start your log book when ya get to IN or from your house?
From home
Are pick-ups in Indiana only, or are there other locations? The deadhead from places like from California to Indiana would have to be a financially painful.
I just usually be head back. They have a few reload but they’re in Idaho mostly
do you have to go to elkhart to pick up your loads everytime or does the load board let you pick up in different cities
and what is the best truck to get?
We do have a few other yards around. But most the time is going back to Elkhart. I can’t tell you what Truck to get, but in my opinion, I will only buy ram because of the cummins
If we are paying insurance, it's worth just getting a MC /Dot and run your own loads for 3 dollars a mile instead of 1 dollar loads
If you can get the loads yes that’s what I would do. Lot more money
@@mr.tennessee used to be on the transport company's insurance and ran under their MC you can contract with the manufacturers of the rv and arrange steady loads in oregon im not sure about Indiana though
What is the load weight of your fifth wheel and your bumper Hitch
I have a 10,000 bumper hitch and my 5th wheel is 24,000
Like to hear more on whether or not you can make decent money. Thanks
Doing it in the wintertime kind of sucks. It’s kinda hard to say really don’t know how much money you need a month. It’s less money than when I was doing it. Like California’s right now you can make about 2000 2100 after fuel. When I was doing it, it was paying a whole lot more.
hey Mr. tennessee hey man what of a table do you use out on the road ?
I used an apple iPad. But anything will work.
What size truck should I start with. 3/4 or 1ton or bigger like an f450. Will gas work or do I need to have the headaches of diesel.
@rileyhiggins4753 the truck size is up to you. I like the 3/4 truck myself. You can use gas but I diesel I think is the best choice.
Do 5th wheels pay more than bumper pulls ?
Usually
Personally I would have a sleeper on the truck, who would sleep in the back of a regular cab.
I have seen some trucks with sleepers on there truck
I'm interested in the industry. Quick question, do you know anyone using a gas truck to haul with? How do they like it and what kind of mileage do they get on average.
Thanks for all the info on your channel!
Ralph
I do know someone that started with a gas till he got his diesel truck in. I’m get around 10 to 12 loaded and 20 to 24 empty. It is very slow right now. I do not think I would get in until it picked up. But yes, I do like doing this for a job. Thanks for watching
@@mr.tennessee thanks, planning on retiring in 2 years. Just thinking about the truck I would need to get. Don't think the Taco will do it for this gig. LOL.
@@ralphhimenes2377 😂 i don’t think it will. You might want something a little bigger. You know for sleeping room. 😂
what are the permits you mentioned?
There are a few states you have to get permit then like Nevada Wyoming New Mexico Idaho
Awesome Video Mr. Tennessee. You said on your way back…??? So they don’t pay for empty miles?
Thanks and no sir they don’t
Mr. Tennessee, what is your average deadhead miles?
@@geoff8475 it would be the same miles on the load for that trip.
@@mr.tennessee oh, okay! Thx again!
@@geoff8475 yes sir anytime
Do you come back empty every time? Or were you just giving an example?
I come back empty
Great video! Can you work part-time at this company? Have two long loads per week than one week off? Because my wife is a travel nurse I can work when she's off work.
Thanks and yes you can
Ill - Ind state line on I - 70
Can you lease on with more then one company?
No you can’t
Is the h tag you mentioned a for hire tag?
No
Does Indiana Transport have a driveway division?
Yes they do. I don’t know much about it. But I do know they have one
What’s a typical day for miles driven? Do you typically drive multiple days for 1 delivery?
All depends on where you want to go. If you go to ca it a 3 or 4 day trip. Some trips you can do in one day. 600 to 700 miles on a long day
Do they pay for deadhead miles
Great video. Answered many questions. I have a few questions if you have time message me. Thanks.
Glad it helped out and sure just ask in a video or send me a email
Do you have to have a CDL Class A ?
No you do not
what's the heavies rv you can tow with your 2500 and be under 26k and legal
Around 16
I have a CDL so I use rolling weight. I always look in the paperwork and look at the "SHIPPING WEIGHT" and that's what I use. The weight with IT may say 16,800# but the shipping weight may be 13,800#'s. I also weighted my truck w/o a trailer, full of fuel and my stuff and me in it. I carry that with me so if I am DOT'd, I show my scale ticket for my truck and the shipping weight of the trailer.
Question: what was your speed during the video? I see you passing many and passed by but a few. I’m convinced that allot of these rigs are delivered with stuff broken inside due to the speeds of the delivery drivers. I know it’s worse after an RV show … I remember being passed by a caravan of RVs being transported back to the dealer at speeds in excess of 80mph
I don’t remember how fast I was going. But if I’m loaded then I’m usually doing between 60 to 65. Got to save that fuel.
I thought for less than 26001 pds you don't have to have a CDL or Medical Card.
You have to have a medical card. Anything commercial you have to have a medical card that has to do with driving. Yes a non-CDL driver can Haul up to 26,000 GVWR. A driver with a CDL goes by rolling weight not GVWR.
Why won’t you go to Canada? Any advise on how to get a commercial operators license for 26000# and under? Is it just a test or test and skills test?
If I leave the US they might not let me back in 😂 and I don’t want the shot right now. You can go by the driver life of place and get a book. Take that test and you will have a permit.
I've gone in and out of Canada literally hundreds of times and never been pulled in, in my 20 years commercial driving. Fuel is higher there so fill up b4 you cross the border. I always try to cross in Port Huron/Sarnia crossing. Nicer and quicker than Detroit. Fuel in Canada is sold in liters. 3.7 liters = 1 gallon.
@@rickkolody5840 heck yeah. Thanks for the information. I know it will help out the ones that want to go
Do you always go back to Indiana empty or are there Loads around the country that you can haul towards Indiana to make money? If you take A 5th wheel to California. Are there 5th wheels or bumper Poles in California going to the Midwest or would you have to dead head all the way back to Indiana.
I deadhead by to Indian. Sometimes they will put back hauls on the board.
That's alot of deadheading. If I did that, I'd have to charge $4.00 per loaded mile to offset the cost of dead head and lost revenue. What does Indiana transport pay?
@@davidfulkerson1187 that depends on the load and the camper. I put the load pay in all of my videos. But it’s not $4 a mile. 😂 I wish.
Solid rock bar flap are there certain deminsions you need to go buy. I see so many kinds out there. What brand do you have
Man you need to find out out what co your going to work for. There different. Some don’t even have to have one. Where I work. Yes full and so far from the grand. It should be on the website.
@@mr.tennessee sorry to bother you . I just retired from txdot about 8 months ago . Got a classA cdl with hazmat and tankers . I live in East texas. Was trying to figure out if it’s worth it. I did firework shows on the side for 22 years . Dot was a pain for that
@@pyroman49wedd86 right now we are slow. But having a CDL helps a lot. I like doing it and so far I’m paying the bills. And you can ask all the ? You want.
@@mr.tennessee Ok thx I got a half ton gmc almost paid for . If I do this I will trade it in . I’m gonna look at this all again around may. Right now trucks and even used trucks way to high along with fuel. I think this computer chip will slowly get better . I have noticed dealers are starting to get new vehicles in again . I’m not sure if I’m getting a 3/4 or 1 ton duramax. One question I know there are varables how hard you work pulling more trailers or where you go . How long does the average joe take to put 100,000 miles on there vehicles thank you
@@pyroman49wedd86 that on depends on how much money you need. I run a lot of ca and wa. You can put 100,000 on one in a year if you work hard at it 😂. Hope this helps
Could I hire you to transport a 5th wheel a short distance here in TN?
Email me it is down in the description
Whats the best mud flaps for the ram 2500
I got mine done in dans up there. Thanks for watching
@@mr.tennessee you remember the brand
@@jimmyp3454 sorry bud I don’t. I didn’t even look at the paper work. I think they took a mudflap and cut it in half just to be honest. As long it is 5 inches from the ground you’re OK
How much do they pay per mile?
It's not worth it don't waste your time
Is now a good time to get into hauling R v's I hear that due to the economy and inflation that the RV industry is taking a big hit
I would not unless you don’t need a lot of money. I would not go out and buy a truck to do it. You can still make some money in it, but it’s not as much as I was whenever I was in it.
Ok thanks
@@phxbro1 no problem
Do you have to use logbook while bobtail or only while pulling?
If you are under dispatch you have to log. If you unload somewhere and are going home you do not have to log
All the time until you get back home.
@@rickkolody5840 right but check with your company because the company may not allow it.
@@mr.tennessee I was only speaking for Indiana Transport. Nor sure about they're sister company, Synergy. The DOT regs allow it but companies can have different rules. When I tow my boat, I'm on "Off Duty - Personal Conveyance".
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Can you have a passenger(wife) ride with you on transports? Not that she would want too. 😜Fell down that rabbit hole and think I’m hooked and want to get into transport.
😂 you can have rides over 18 years old. I took my sandwich maker on a trip to ca and see had fun
@@mr.tennessee that’s awesome. I’m looking at a truck this week. And we shall see what happens.
@@garyreynolds1784 good luck and what kind of truck you looking at?
Hi! I’m new doing rv transport for another company, do you always have to go back to indiana empty to pickup another unit?
99% of the time. Yes it does suck. But it is what it is.
@@mr.tennessee it really sucks, but nothing can be perfect right? Lol. Thanks for taking the time.
@@danielmoreno585 it does suck right now. And I think it’s going to suck the year of the year.
@@mr.tennessee I only have 3 months but after watching all kind of videos related to rv transport, I can see that I picked the worst time to get in, no doubt. I have 55k miles in almost 3 months and I only see money in gross 🥲
@@danielmoreno585 yeah man this really does suck. Putting people out of business.
I sent in my application for Indiana they say I need a led flare. Do you have any of those?
I do not. triangles might be want there talking about
@@mr.tennessee alright I’ll ask the recruiter when I talk with them and see what they say. I’m ready to get on the road
@@lindgrentransport6221 heck yeah. I would ask what they were talking about. And congratulations and be safe
@@mr.tennessee thanks, are the yard’s still jammed pack. And you also have safe travels
@@lindgrentransport6221 they are campers are everywhere they’re still looking for more yards to put them. And thank you
How about the Driving test? Also is it possible to get the job and then get the truck? Thanks a lot
Well they didn’t do a driving test with me I don’t know about now. I really think you will have to have a truck. But call and ask
When my uncle retired he tried RV transportation, bought a truck, went through all the BS, and less than a year later his accountant told him that after all expenses you'd make the same income as a Walmart greeter. Guess what? That's exactly what he did LOL. Net income, NET income, is not very good and the real people making money are the companies like Indiana Transport. 😒
I left Walmart to do this I made what I would make in 2 months at Walmart in half a week in RV Transport.so idk 🤷♂️ it works for me.
It works for me right now. I’m paying the bills
@@mr.tennessee yes sir
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Guess it all depends on how you run your business. I made money even in my 1st 3 months, which is when I bought a bunch of stuff, like Aux tank, and wt distribution hitch. Even with high fuel prices, I’m still profitable. But like the man said, “It’s not for everyone”.
Ok good video, but answer this question, are you making money compared to 8 months to a year ago? We all want to know. I'm thinking about to jumping over to rv transport. I have CDL and I hate my fuckin boss (pardon the language). So this is a risk have dually and money saved but don't want to spend it on a 5th wheel and the other things for rv transport if not making money. I will do hotshot instead. So bottom line is I make $30.30 an hour and I'm not a happy person at my job, is it worth it
I know where you’re coming from… but being your own boss is great… I sold my 18 wheeler and started doing transport.. between the fuel discount and the rates going up yes sir I’m making money… i’m very happy with my job and I love my boss because it’s me.. i’m not gonna lie there are ups and downs but if I had to do all over again I’d do it the same way… if you have any more questions please let me know.. Hope this helped
Yes..I drove for Indiana transport..I'd do it again,, synergy good as well....u can make money if you are conservative..get aux tank..it'll pay for itself in a couple months....but the real good money is in multihaul.....I'd probably go with synergy cuz they will let u do multihaul with pickup (I think)..and I think they have the multi haul trailers to use..this is a decent gig if you are smart... PEOPLE!!..don't buy a new truck...if u are putting 150k or more on your truck in a year, u lose a crap ton of value in first year...buy a good 5-10 year old truck.....this guy says aux tank costs 1000....u can get set up with tank and pump for half that, just won't be fancy....I started out with a 400 dollar 106 gallon tank and a manual pump with hose..
I’ve been pulling for IT for 2 years now and it cost $260 more to pull a trailer to Texas than a year ago but I’m 76 years old and and grippi
The video makes it seem like your cutting the people in the slow lane off.
Stop telling people we got to many drivers as it is. Lol
😂
Not enough money in it to much dead head no pay no loads back i wouldn't run my truck for 1.80 mile 😮
There trying to suck the money out of it.
The best advice is to not get into trucking of any kind .
You about right. The way everything is