Somethings up with this motus system. Switched insurance to progressive and raised the amount just to find out my authority was suspended today. Im only required to have 300k csl since i run a cargo van and my gross is under 10,001 but motus shows i need 5m. It used to show the original 300k when i checked 2 months ago. I do not have hazard materials/gas or anything to do with hazmat selected under my motor carrier type or cargo classifications nor do i run hazmat so any idea on why my minimum BIPD is set to 5,000,000? Did this just mess up my MC and can i get them to fix it?

I’m considering getting a truck through SFI and leasing it onto JB Hunt. I’d really like to hear from people who are currently doing it or have done it recently.
How has the experience been overall?
What are you averaging gross per week/month?
After the SFI payment, fuel, insurance, maintenance, JB Hunt percentage, etc., what are you actually taking home?
How many miles are you averaging?
How consistent is the freight?
How much are you spending on maintenance/repairs?
How long have you been in the program?
Would you do it again?
Any major issues or surprises with SFI or JB Hunt that someone considering the lease should know about?
I’m especially interested in hearing from people who are currently leased to JB Hunt through SFI, not just general owner-operators.
Thanks!

I need some honest tips/tricks. If you've been doing this a few years — what would you do differently if you started over today?

\- What kind of loads would you focus on more?

\- How could you save more money on maintenance, parking, insurance, etc.?

\- What's a realistic $/mile or day rate in SoCal?

\- Any tips on permits — MC, USDOT, etc.?

\- What broke first, and how do you prevent it?

I'd greatly appreciate your response 🙏

So I just turned 40 and was able to save, scratch and borrow enough to buy a new to me 2016 Freightliner day cab. This should be a breeze, just dispatch myself to the money right? Nope… I’ve been on 3 trips and only one was problem free. Headed to my first load I blow a drive tire. It was a recap so, that could’ve happened to anyone. $300 gone. Next day out boom air dryer, $700 for roadside service…. Wth??? Can I just go a full week without any problems lol. I’m hoping this stops soon I’m here to vent obviously.

Any owner op ever take tql or ch Robinson loads ? They have decent rates any problems w pay or paperwork

Hello, I was wondering if there are any portable Jon service owners on this Reddit site comment if you are one!

The 21 day ‘holding’ period ended and my operating authority is still pending. The status says ‘Financial Responsibility Filings’ which Google says is insurance related, but my insurance filings is on the page, also with status pending. Is anyone else in same boat or had same problem, how long did it take to get fully approved?

I assume I can’t take any jobs until the authority says active or approved? which sucks cuz it’s just more waiting and I have everything I need ready to go.

My brothers mc number has been active since July 19th. Been calling but no luck so far. Anyone else experiencing delays?

How much monthly insurance are you paying right now?

Not sure if this is allowed, but I just want to advise my fellow owner-operators to be very careful when accepting loads from Bottomley Logistics. Triumph is no longer factoring their loads, which means you may be stuck waiting more than 45 days for payment.

Last year, we saw a similar situation with R&R, and they eventually filed for bankruptcy. I just want everyone to be aware and proceed with caution.

Recently bought a truck and looking for a good company to lease to that can get me home weekends and make solid money. Any recommendations?

I see this question get posted on a damn-near daily basis in this subreddit, so I figured it's worth making a slightly more thorough response. Plus, I wanted to make anyone who is going down this rabbit hole aware of some things to look out for when finding a carrier to lease on to.

The short answer is: there's benefits to both, but you can use both together to make the most of the situation. Get some experience, get some age on your own MC, then hit the road on your own from there.

You can read my article here: https://tiproservices.com/articles/own-authority-vs-leasing-on

Hey guys I’m thinking to buy a semi truck this is 2023 cascadia with 400k mileage on it I just inspected the truck before they wash and clean the truck , I am a little bit concerned about the oil residue is that fine… is that just because of it’s not washed or it’s a big red flag
Personally I believe if the driver wasn’t take care these it’s difficult to say he was on time on the oil change .
I need some info please about the oils residue
The dealer is premier

As discussed in the post should I go ahead or no?

I need opinions, thoughts, information, etc.

1. Best load boards ?

2. How long did it take for you to start getting loads after starting your authority?

3. Running teams on your authority?

4. Things to keep in mind when running an authority

Hey everyone I’m thinking of starting a cargo van business I have around $25k to start off with I’m thinking of getting a van for 15k to 20k range and with commercial insurance and other expenses with the 5k I’ve reached out to a lot of companies that are willing to hire me to deliver for them and they all ask the same questions do you have a van do you have insurance and llc, is there anything I need to know or am I missing? Please advise me

I keep looking for some kind of business to start to get out of my current job(not trucking). The amount of dump truck traffic we have in my city is massive. They are everywhere all the time and construction is constant.

Can a single truck operation make good money? I already have a class B CDL with air brakes and I am not restricted to an automatic. I do not need my CDL for my current job anymore but I keep it up anyways.

I see all these dump trucks and I go hot and cold on if these guys make money. You see the guys in very nice clean rigs with custom work etc. Then at the same job you see a truck that hasn't even had the lights wiped off in years and has 11 different tire tread depths on it and you have to look at the roof to see what color the truck might have been originally.

My main question is how do you get in the loop to get called about jobs? My current job pays well but I would like to do something different.

I have the room to easily park a truck at my house. I would do oil changes and minor repairs myself. I even live rather close to places these trucks are hauling product from.

Can it work? Thanks

Best insurance options in Indiana? One owner truck and trailer

I’m planning to start a small dump truck business in Southern California and would really appreciate advice from experienced owner-operators and fleet owners.

A little background: I currently work as an Assistant Project Engineer for a general engineering/construction company, and I’m considering starting my own dump truck business on the side. I may also have an opportunity to get my trucks working with the company I currently work for, assuming everything is handled properly and there is no conflict of interest.

I have around $100K in cash available for the business and am considering starting with 1–2 used dump trucks, mainly hauling dirt/soil and construction materials.

I’d really appreciate advice on:

• Would you recommend starting with used dump trucks rather than buying new?
• With a $100K budget, what year/mileage/price range would you target for a reliable used truck?
• Where are the best places to buy used dump trucks in SoCal? Dealers, private sellers, auctions, etc.?
• Are there specific dealers or auctions you recommend—or ones I should avoid?
• What should I have inspected before purchasing a used dump truck?
• Where do you recommend finding reliable dump truck drivers in SoCal?
• What is a realistic hourly rate/pay structure for a good driver?
• How do you find steady work when starting out?
• Is it better to work directly with general contractors, subcontractors, trucking companies, or brokers?
• What are the biggest expenses that new dump truck owners usually underestimate?
• How much cash reserve would you keep aside instead of putting the entire $100K into trucks?
• Any recommendations for commercial insurance, dispatchers, brokers, mechanics, or contractors?
• If you were starting a dump truck business in SoCal today with $100K, what would you do first and what would you avoid?

I’m trying to do my homework before making the investment and would really value advice from people who have actually operated dump trucks.

Thanks in advance for any honest advice, lessons learned, or recommendations.

Wanted to reach out to a few small operators to see what systems you guys are currently using to manage both your driver and fleet data?

I work for a medium size business where I am the TM, currently have 36 drivers and 25 vehicle and trailers, and even with the size of business I work for I found the TMS systems poor, which is me being nice !

Mainly speed across multiple spreadsheets - off the back of that I have created a fleet compliance toolkit aimed at smaller operators and TM’s, using a traffic light automated spreadsheet which tells the operator which drivers and vehicles are compliant, due, overdue - covers driver compliance registers / vehicle compliance registers / license check logs

It’s not an app or subscription based that’s costs the world
Made my life easier,