I've been in trucking for 18 yrs and on my own for the last 3 yrs. Your learning quick, my man. I think you'll be okay if you can weather this storm (market). Just remember one thing... If it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense.
My man here's some advice I've been in the trucking industry for over 21 years man get the number to the receiver or shipper no matter if the load has an appointment it'll never hurt to call and ask if your load is ready or if the receiver ask can you deliver the load early ; sometimes they may let you come in early. Always fund out the phone numbers so you can call. 26,000 pounds and below you don't need a cdl but if the load is over 26,001 pounds you do need a cdl but regardless you'll always need s DOT PHYSICAL. I've been in the industry over 21 years. TQL they do try to get their freight moved for cheap. You'll learn as you get experience.
I have a question. Can you drive your own box truck business weighing less than 26000 LBS with just your REGULAR DRIVER LICENSE. I’ve read that you can only drive box trucks for NON COMMERCIAL use? Been looking for the answer for this for a few days now. I live in Florida
When i first started with tql, yeah they lowballed me on the rates early on. After i did 10 loads for them, i stated getting 2.00/mile every load. They'll call you and beg you to take their last minute loads. I got em for 1500 going 500 miles one time.
Let me ask you a question how long have you been in the trucking industry. First off you shouldn’t give people false hope you really don’t no how things are gonna shape out for him or any other truck driver. I’ve been in this industry since 1989 I no you mean well but we really don’t no how our future is gonna be especially how the economy is. There’s more experienced drivers who are leaving the trucking industry because in a lot of cases it’s not worth it. Y’all I’m keeping it real with y’all it isn’t easy out here and right about now it’s real hard out here. Freight is really cheap fuel prices are out of this world; agents, brokers aren’t paying enough to haul a load and make money. Freight everywhere is cheap so to you who telling people it’ll get better stop it with this wish upon a star mentally. Thing aren’t gonna get better if the economy doesn’t turn around. Ya might might want to think twice before jumping out here. Don’t rely on Amazon either because from my understanding they may be doing a lay off themselves. People get all the information before you talking about getting a truck an coming out here. Right now it’s not a wise decision. Take it from an OG in this game. If I can help y’all I will because I don’t want people to end up worried aggravated discussed stressed out worry about how they gonna make it from A to B pay bills etc.
Just to clarify something, if your truck gross weight is 26k doesn't matter if you have a CDL or not, the truck and cargo cannot exceed that weight limit.
@@breakingbread6956 My brother I have a CDL, you are not permitted to haul more than what GVWR is for that unit. Pull out FMCSA manual and read it for yourself.
My dispatcher told me I could haul 10k in my in truck. I weighed my truck empty with a full tank fuel and all my equipment. 16,750 that's only 9,250. Never guess how much you can carry. Over weight in 26k truck even with my Class B is still a ticket.
I worked at TQL and they could’ve done 700 for you for that one load they probably had 1500 to 1600 in the load. It’s messed up how it’s ran it’s why I left and I’m now getting my CDL
The game is effed up because of all those dumb drivers who take them cheap loads. When they screw you over that way, it's because they know they're gonna get a dummy to haul that ish for that low rate.
TQL is bs. Don’t haul for them you can drop it Str8 if you make it to receiver before they close . I do it all the time. Don’t let anyone hold your truck hostage for no goid reason it’s silly
What’s family I’m right here in jersey looking for somewhere to park a boxtruck. Making runs outta swedesboro & west deptford. Can you help me with parking?
Right now I park my truck in my mother neighborhood. One of her neighbor have a corner house and he allows me to park on his corner. Park is really hard out here.
Great video. In response to this question, I'm also in the new jersey area. Check the township that you live in. My town has commercial parking and I pay $500 for the year. Good luck!
You can't start taking trash loads or they will keep paying you trash. They already know when we call we want 2.50 or more consistently. They try it and always call me back closer to my rate, half the time it still don't be enough lol.
I have a question. Can you drive your own box truck business weighing less than 26000 LBS with just your REGULAR DRIVER LICENSE. I’ve read that you can only drive box trucks for NON COMMERCIAL use? Been looking for the answer for this for a few days now. I live in Florida
Call the FMCSA. In my state of Delaware you can driver a 26 foot box with a class D driver license. Please double check with FMCSA. Thank you for your support
That’s a good question. So the max weight for a non CDL driver is 25999. So I let brokers I can haul up to 10500. I hope that answer your question some what.
@@breakingbread6956 is it insurance for your business in order for the Mc to be active or insurance on the truck for it to be active cause that's where I'm stuck and can't use my dot
@@breakingbread6956 every other broker besides TQL. You gotta get on DAT and stalk that shit. Start at 8:00 am and you should find a good load by 10:30 am. Use Amazon also but only when the rates are better . Recently Amazon been posting some bs quotes . I say they quoted because they not rates unless you take them . Post your truck on Amazon and you can input what you want to get paid . Otherwise, the spot loads that ppl cancel on Amazon will pay the most. Really wait until around Black Friday to play w Amazon cause they rates are trash I do they short runs. Edison to Brooklyn or Manhattan post offices. I did it some months back they paid me like $430, now they paying $288. I did it this weekend and canceled a load last night because I did a load last Sunday from Avenel to 42nd then had to go to broadway a little past Harlem. Had to take the Lincoln tunnel then come bk to Jersey just to take the GWB to get to broadway post office. They got me. The part that upset me outside of the $88+ tolls, was that I requested a call letting them know traffic was crazy and they still decreased my score. That load was like $300. Amazon to me ain’t worth that right now. I use them for gas money really or grocery money before I mess with dat or ch Robinson during the real week, I don’t care what the name of the shipper/broker/direct customer is, if the money don’t make sense , F-them, real talk Amazon is direct shipper they should pay the most. Ch Robinson pays the most on Spot loads. You literally can book a load at Semi money if you stalk they load board and book at the right times. Other good companies are, Pro-Transportation, SIO Logistics, Armstrong Transport, . It’s a lot of companies on dat, you gotta look at their credit scores, days to pay, look at the reviews, but really all that is great but as long as they got 84 bond / 85 trust and it’s current on dat and safer, yiu can do the load but only Interstate, Never do loads Intrastate. Meaning don’t do loads Picking up and delivering in the Same State. Brokers Do Not have to pay you on those loads, and you cannot file claims against their Insurance. Only state to another state. Good luck .
@@MrletemknowNJ Bro thank you for the wisdom. this is what my channel is all about helping others help themself. everything you just said is fax and its worth millions. enjoy your day.
hi I'm trying to set up my owner operator for box truck. how old does your MC have to be before you work for Amazon relay? I'm confused because I overheard someone say your MC have to be 2years old? is this true?
@@breakingbread6956 thanks bro I'm trying to set up my box truck for Amazon relay hustle. pls which insurance do you suggest? I'm new I don't want to be ripped off
This is according to my Google search What the most weight you can carry without a CDL? One element in federal CDL operator requirements is a vehicle's GVWR. The federal requirement specifies that, when a vehicle has a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less, the operator does not need a CDL license.Jan 23, 2018 If I understand correctly it’s the weight that differentiate non CDL to CDL. So if a CDL driver wants to haul weight over 26000 pounds he or she can. I hope that helps.
@@breakingbread6956 I drive a non cdl box, and I'm clarifying the fact that the truck will also have to be a cdl truck capable of hauling the weight plus the driver has to have a cdl also. Not one or the other. Under 26,000 lbs rated box trucks cannot weigh more then 26,000 loaded which is a load of about 10,000lbs give or take. You cannot put a 15,000 lb load I that truck and put a cdl driver that truck. It doesn't work that way. Equipment is rated for 26000 lb only.
This is straight from the FMCSA website Please go to FMCSA and you will find answer. Appreciate the dialogue and the wisdom. I hope this can help someone A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A FMCSA-CDL-383.5-Q7 km.docx (23.78 KB) §383.5 - Definitions Guidance Q&A Question 7: A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A CDL? Guidance: Yes. The GVWR for multiple towed units are added to determine whether the 10,000 pound GVWR threshold has been met. If the total GVWR for the two trailers is more than 10,000 pounds, and the tractor’s GVWR is sufficient to produce a GCWR of at least 26,001 pounds, the combination is a Group A vehicle requiring a driver with a Class A CDL with a double/triple trailers endorsement.
i run a semi and pull flatbed and tql is tha worst they are anoying af shitty payingg loads and always have you somewhere looking dumb where a trucc shouldnt even be
I live in Jersey (Lakewood) I would love to pick your brain and possibly ride for 1 load to understand..I will pay what's required..I am a family looking to leave the rat race..Have LLC ,EIN , Business Account, Authority.. That's as far as U got .. Respectfully Angel Mosley
If you can buy a truck cash that’s the best start which means your insurance would be a little lower because this is a up and down market and also competitive and diesel is high but try to find a company you can run directly for so you might not have to go OTR because OTR in a box truck is brutal if you don’t have a sleeper which I would recommend you to get because you don’t want to sleep in sh.itty motels and know your worth I’m not touching nothing under $2.75 a mile for long distance
It’s never hard to make money bro. We just need to think out side of the box when it comes to making money. Find your niche and go hard at it. Appreciate your support.
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Brother I subscribed because I like your honesty. I'm about to start my own box truck business. And you gave up some real knowledge. Thanks
Thank you and good luck brother
I've been in trucking for 18 yrs and on my own for the last 3 yrs. Your learning quick, my man. I think you'll be okay if you can weather this storm (market). Just remember one thing... If it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense.
@@y2k7691 Thank you, good brother. I've been doing a local contract for the past 2 years now. I also do Amazon on the weekends when I need to.
I'm from Gloucester county in NJ glad I found someone doing this in my area! Keep up with the videos so I can get informed
My man here's some advice I've been in the trucking industry for over 21 years man get the number to the receiver or shipper no matter if the load has an appointment it'll never hurt to call and ask if your load is ready or if the receiver ask can you deliver the load early ; sometimes they may let you come in early. Always fund out the phone numbers so you can call. 26,000 pounds and below you don't need a cdl but if the load is over 26,001 pounds you do need a cdl but regardless you'll always need s DOT PHYSICAL. I've been in the industry over 21 years. TQL they do try to get their freight moved for cheap. You'll learn as you get experience.
Best advice truly appreciate your wisdom
thank you
@@breakingbread6956 Being a Freight Dispatcher STAY AWAY FROM TQL! If you do have to deal with them DO NOT Let them lowball you! Be blessed!
Need a DOT medical physical for box truck under 26k pound loads???? I thought physical and medical insurance is only required for CDL drivers.
@@icdantribe1352 no you need a Dot physical when operating as a business. DOT is required no matter if you have a cdl or not
I have a question. Can you drive your own box truck business weighing less than 26000 LBS with just your REGULAR DRIVER LICENSE. I’ve read that you can only drive box trucks for NON COMMERCIAL use? Been looking for the answer for this for a few days now. I live in Florida
I like this kind of honesty, I have been doing my search to start with box truck.. I am in Mass
Thank you for your support. If you need to ask me a question please hit me up.
When i first started with tql, yeah they lowballed me on the rates early on. After i did 10 loads for them, i stated getting 2.00/mile every load. They'll call you and beg you to take their last minute loads. I got em for 1500 going 500 miles one time.
Wow. Yeah they call me now for last minute loads. I was doing otr so I missed out on some of them. Because they were in my hometown
Best of luck to you sir! Subscribed!
Stay trucking brother. Keep the drive and it will get easier, believe me. Stay safe💯💪🏾👊🏾
💯💯💪🏾💪🏾 appreciate your support
Let me ask you a question how long have you been in the trucking industry. First off you shouldn’t give people false hope you really don’t no how things are gonna shape out for him or any other truck driver. I’ve been in this industry since 1989 I no you mean well but we really don’t no how our future is gonna be especially how the economy is. There’s more experienced drivers who are leaving the trucking industry because in a lot of cases it’s not worth it. Y’all I’m keeping it real with y’all it isn’t easy out here and right about now it’s real hard out here. Freight is really cheap fuel prices are out of this world; agents, brokers aren’t paying enough to haul a load and make money. Freight everywhere is cheap so to you who telling people it’ll get better stop it with this wish upon a star mentally. Thing aren’t gonna get better if the economy doesn’t turn around. Ya might might want to think twice before jumping out here. Don’t rely on Amazon either because from my understanding they may be doing a lay off themselves. People get all the information before you talking about getting a truck an coming out here. Right now it’s not a wise decision. Take it from an OG in this game. If I can help y’all I will because I don’t want people to end up worried aggravated discussed stressed out worry about how they gonna make it from A to B pay bills etc.
Just to clarify something, if your truck gross weight is 26k doesn't matter if you have a CDL or not, the truck and cargo cannot exceed that weight limit.
A driver with a CDL can haul over 26k in a box truck. It’s not going to happen all of the time.
@@breakingbread6956 My brother I have a CDL, you are not permitted to haul more than what GVWR is for that unit. Pull out FMCSA manual and read it for yourself.
@@LivingAdventurous Correct
My dispatcher told me I could haul 10k in my in truck. I weighed my truck empty with a full tank fuel and all my equipment. 16,750 that's only 9,250. Never guess how much you can carry. Over weight in 26k truck even with my Class B is still a ticket.
@@LivingAdventurous correct
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I enjoyed reading the comments… keep up the good work and keep posting more vids
Thank you for your support. Definitely will continue on posting.
Nice good luck bro.😊
I worked at TQL and they could’ve done 700 for you for that one load they probably had 1500 to 1600 in the load. It’s messed up how it’s ran it’s why I left and I’m now getting my CDL
Thank you for your support. That’s good to know. I had a feeling they do hold back a lot. Good luck with your journey
The game is effed up because of all those dumb drivers who take them cheap loads. When they screw you over that way, it's because they know they're gonna get a dummy to haul that ish for that low rate.
youre giving you hard work away bro..
Yes bro I am but I have other things that I I also do.
I appreciate the support
Honest dude! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for your support
I have 26 foot, 17 k payload and i make a bank but i have cdl.
TQL is bs. Don’t haul for them you can drop it Str8 if you make it to receiver before they close . I do it all the time. Don’t let anyone hold your truck hostage for no goid reason it’s silly
Thanks for the insight
Facts!! I’m showing up a day early with the drop like what’s good?
Fam keep pushing and keep making power moves, stay bless ✌🏾
Thank you for your support
daggone youtube vidya :p much love, answered my question about taking loads as a new authority, good stff
Your welcome thank you for your support. Good luck
Bro, I just meet you in NY dropping off. Peace to you and yours breadrin
Appreciate you supporting my channel. We definitely will meet up again. We have each other contacts.
Dope Vlog my brother 💯
Best thing I did was block TQL from my load board. Underpay but want dedicated load. I’ll never waste my time with them again.
Appreciate you sharing. Thank you for your support
Thanks for sharing bro!
Thanks for your support
What’s family I’m right here in jersey looking for somewhere to park a boxtruck. Making runs outta swedesboro & west deptford. Can you help me with parking?
Right now I park my truck in my mother neighborhood. One of her neighbor have a corner house and he allows me to park on his corner. Park is really hard out here.
Great video. In response to this question, I'm also in the new jersey area. Check the township that you live in. My town has commercial parking and I pay $500 for the year. Good luck!
good intel bro bro...
Thank you for your support
Have you been able to book with more brokers since having the 90 days?
Yes
Thank you for your support
Keep it moving you are on track
Thank you 🙏🏿
Does that mean you can ask for more, if you have a CDL box truck?
Yes if you have a CDL in a box truck you can ask for a better rate. It still can come down to your truck size.
Just because you got a CdL don’t mean you can ask for a better rate .
TQL is trash, yes they have the loads, but they do not like giving up the money
They sure don’t. But they get you going for the meantime
Their the worst they banned me and I’m glad haha
You can't start taking trash loads or they will keep paying you trash. They already know when we call we want 2.50 or more consistently. They try it and always call me back closer to my rate, half the time it still don't be enough lol.
I have a question. Can you drive your own box truck business weighing less than 26000 LBS with just your REGULAR DRIVER LICENSE. I’ve read that you can only drive box trucks for NON COMMERCIAL use? Been looking for the answer for this for a few days now. I live in Florida
Call the FMCSA. In my state of Delaware you can driver a 26 foot box with a class D driver license.
Please double check with FMCSA.
Thank you for your support
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Have you ever considered leasing on a semi truck? 90/10 split.
We can talk about that. I am always looking to grow.
@@breakingbread6956 don't. That 10% is not worth the headache. Don't believe me? Try it out and come let us know.
80/20 is more like it
@@sneakerhead4770 You doing IFTA and tag program for that 20%?
RESPECT!!
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Thanks.
Hey fam do you had have a down payment for your truck.
Yes
Hope this not to late, Listen to when he stated earlier what Company he purchased his Truck from, right now there doing no down payment no money down.
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Whats your truck weight with a full tank?
That’s a good question. So the max weight for a non CDL driver is 25999. So I let brokers I can haul up to 10500. I hope that answer your question some what.
@@breakingbread6956 asking cause my truck weights in 16k plus lbs. So taking 9500 won't work
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How do you get insurance to have you Mc active
I got mines with Progressive. I would advise you to shop around first before you lock anyone in. Google commercial insurance
@@breakingbread6956 do you have to have truck first in order to get insurance?
@@breakingbread6956 is it insurance for your business in order for the Mc to be active or insurance on the truck for it to be active cause that's where I'm stuck and can't use my dot
@@texervin8211 huh???? You insure your truck. Lol
Bro u called TQL 3 times. That’s thirsty bro real talk don’t do no loads with TQL
Who do you do loads for?
@@breakingbread6956 every other broker besides TQL. You gotta get on DAT and stalk that shit. Start at 8:00 am and you should find a good load by 10:30 am. Use Amazon also but only when the rates are better . Recently Amazon been posting some bs quotes . I say they quoted because they not rates unless you take them . Post your truck on Amazon and you can input what you want to get paid . Otherwise, the spot loads that ppl cancel on Amazon will pay the most. Really wait until around Black Friday to play w Amazon cause they rates are trash I do they short runs. Edison to Brooklyn or Manhattan post offices. I did it some months back they paid me like $430, now they paying $288. I did it this weekend and canceled a load last night because I did a load last Sunday from Avenel to 42nd then had to go to broadway a little past Harlem. Had to take the Lincoln tunnel then come bk to Jersey just to take the GWB to get to broadway post office. They got me. The part that upset me outside of the $88+ tolls, was that I requested a call letting them know traffic was crazy and they still decreased my score. That load was like $300. Amazon to me ain’t worth that right now. I use them for gas money really or grocery money before I mess with dat or ch Robinson during the real week, I don’t care what the name of the shipper/broker/direct customer is, if the money don’t make sense , F-them, real talk Amazon is direct shipper they should pay the most. Ch Robinson pays the most on Spot loads. You literally can book a load at Semi money if you stalk they load board and book at the right times. Other good companies are, Pro-Transportation, SIO Logistics, Armstrong Transport, . It’s a lot of companies on dat, you gotta look at their credit scores, days to pay, look at the reviews, but really all that is great but as long as they got 84 bond / 85 trust and it’s current on dat and safer, yiu can do the load but only Interstate, Never do loads Intrastate. Meaning don’t do loads Picking up and delivering in the Same State. Brokers Do Not have to pay you on those loads, and you cannot file claims against their Insurance. Only state to another state. Good luck .
@@MrletemknowNJ
My point exactly 💯
@@MrletemknowNJ wholly shit new leaf that was real, thanks!
@@MrletemknowNJ Bro thank you for the wisdom. this is what my channel is all about helping others help themself. everything you just said is fax and its worth millions. enjoy your day.
hi I'm trying to set up my owner operator for box truck. how old does your MC have to be before you work for Amazon relay? I'm confused because I overheard someone say your MC have to be 2years old? is this true?
Hello
No once your MC goes active you can start getting loads with Amazon. Make sure your insurance meet Amazons requirements.
@@breakingbread6956 thanks bro I'm trying to set up my box truck for Amazon relay hustle. pls which insurance do you suggest? I'm new I don't want to be ripped off
That truck can't be over 26000 pounds loaded whether driver has a cdl doesn't matter. Truck is a non cdl truck.
This is according to my Google search
What the most weight you can carry without a CDL?
One element in federal CDL operator requirements is a vehicle's GVWR. The federal requirement specifies that, when a vehicle has a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less, the operator does not need a CDL license.Jan 23, 2018
If I understand correctly it’s the weight that differentiate non CDL to CDL. So if a CDL driver wants to haul weight over 26000 pounds he or she can.
I hope that helps.
@@breakingbread6956 I drive a non cdl box, and I'm clarifying the fact that the truck will also have to be a cdl truck capable of hauling the weight plus the driver has to have a cdl also. Not one or the other. Under 26,000 lbs rated box trucks cannot weigh more then 26,000 loaded which is a load of about 10,000lbs give or take. You cannot put a 15,000 lb load I that truck and put a cdl driver that truck. It doesn't work that way. Equipment is rated for 26000 lb only.
This is straight from the FMCSA website
Please go to FMCSA and you will find answer.
Appreciate the dialogue and the wisdom. I hope this can help someone
A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A
FMCSA-CDL-383.5-Q7 km.docx (23.78 KB)
§383.5 - Definitions
Guidance Q&A
Question 7: A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A CDL?
Guidance: Yes. The GVWR for multiple towed units are added to determine whether the 10,000 pound GVWR threshold has been met. If the total GVWR for the two trailers is more than 10,000 pounds, and the tractor’s GVWR is sufficient to produce a GCWR of at least 26,001 pounds, the combination is a Group A vehicle requiring a driver with a Class A CDL with a double/triple trailers endorsement.
That's correct for a class A, now look up class B cdl.
No more than 10,000 lbs non-cdl
Thank you for your wisdom
i run a semi and pull flatbed and tql is tha worst they are anoying af shitty payingg loads and always have you somewhere looking dumb where a trucc shouldnt even be
Yes.
I was in Brooklyn NY with a load for them a few time. 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️.
Thank you for your support
I live in Jersey (Lakewood) I would love to pick your brain and possibly ride for 1 load to understand..I will pay what's required..I am a family looking to leave the rat race..Have LLC ,EIN , Business Account, Authority.. That's as far as U got .. Respectfully Angel Mosley
If you can buy a truck cash that’s the best start which means your insurance would be a little lower because this is a up and down market and also competitive and diesel is high but try to find a company you can run directly for so you might not have to go OTR because OTR in a box truck is brutal if you don’t have a sleeper which I would recommend you to get because you don’t want to sleep in sh.itty motels and know your worth I’m not touching nothing under $2.75 a mile for long distance
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The way the world is getting it's hard to make money .
It’s never hard to make money bro. We just need to think out side of the box when it comes to making money. Find your niche and go hard at it.
Appreciate your support.
You can't find better work than Amazon on the east coast . Amazon is some shit paying loads
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