need advice and info

need advice and info
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:11:12 PM

  I need some info and/or advice for any kind of hot shot freight, trucks trailers, etc.   My husband is currently a truckdriver(18wheeler) and is interested in hauling on his own with his '04 ram 3500. We need as much info as possible to decide if we want to do this or not. please help!

RE:need advice and info
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 5:18:04 PM

sorry , maybe i should be more specific. i'm not even sure what ?'s to ask,really.    i need to know if this a good truck to use?   we live near the memphis area, is this a good business to look into for where we live?  best trailer to use?(want to haul more than cars!) is it better to lease out or get your own authority?....is it even possible to lease out?  any thing will help!

RE:need advice and info
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:01:55 AM

Dixierose, a 3500 will work fine for this type of work. In my opinion a 40' PJ lowboy works very well with this truck. It's lite weight, will get you the best fuel mileage and because it's low you can load cars on when there's not enough of freight available. Independent is always the best way to go. Leasing can work also with the right company. You can find a lot of the answers to your questions at

http://ltlhotshot.myfreeforum.org/index.php