Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver). Just want to know the best route to get business.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Make sure you have plenty of money to cover costs before you get paid fuel etc as some companies pay 90 days
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
theirs a site that you can bid on work never used it myself but the payments are usually the same
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
there is one. 3k a year. No payment plans. From what I’ve heard it’s crap as well
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Haulage Exchange. To have an access you need to pay for a whole year in advance. Last year was 2k plus VAT.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
actually we had a couple longer than that. But I will admit you have to be right time right place and whoever you have in the office needs to be on the ball
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Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
thank youGarrancy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
I'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...Garrancy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
with my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?Webbro wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pmI'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...Garrancy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Yes. The operator cpc.Mydehne81 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pmwith my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?Webbro wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pmI'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...Garrancy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:15 pm If you have no experience of the industry, don't. Acquire some first.
The easiest route is to subcontract from an established haulier.
The best route is to painstakingly build a portfolio of direct customers.
Plenty of advice on Facebook, much of it from other people's ego. There are one or two that understand the industry though.
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
I'd do that before proceeding. If you're unaware of the requirements you've a steep learning curve ahead of you.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
thank youGarrancy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pmYes. The operator cpc.Mydehne81 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:17 pmwith my class 1 Drivers Licence, do i need to do another CPC? Or there is a different CPC for TM?Webbro wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:16 pm
I'd strongly suggest doing the TM CPC first. It'll give you all the info you need and may help you get a job in transport if you change your mind. Will also save you £350 per month...
With regard to customers and work in all honesty 2023 is going to be a horrible year. I don't see business picking up before Autumn and there'll be a scramble for what there is. Already seeing traction only rates drop by £50/75 per day... And most general loads now are paid one way only.
I'd do that before proceeding. If you're unaware of the requirements you've a steep learning curve ahead of you.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
you can do the TM CPC as a 2 week course in a class room, which if you've no experience I'd strongly recommend
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
You need to be talking to companies in your local area. Put some time into ringing around or dropping in with a card/flyer
You’re not going to build a business off Facebook and online platforms. They’re useful for finding loads home and top up work when quiet but that’s it really
You’re not going to build a business off Facebook and online platforms. They’re useful for finding loads home and top up work when quiet but that’s it really
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
1ST payment you received after 2 month.
1 truck you need extra 25k in your account to cover-up diesel and maintenance and your wages.
1 truck you need extra 25k in your account to cover-up diesel and maintenance and your wages.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Yes this true.
Better drive for some one and enjoy your life.
Owner driver long prison self
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Isn't the best time to enter the market. The country is facing recession. No Job out there. Watch out carefully. All the best
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
1st go buy scania V8 and trailer 2nd ring Tesco Morrison Sainsbury’s there always looking for subbys 3rd make sure you keep 30k in bank for first 2 months 4th this time next year you could be millionaire
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
My honest opinion is start with getting your transport managers CPC, it will give you a much clearer view on not only haulage but as a general business responsibility’s. Once you’ve got that I’m sure you’ll have made up your mind completely on what way you’d like to approach the industry.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
The biggest thing is to have balls, big balls and be willing to work 24/7 not just driving but sorting out loads invoices after a year of doing it you might land a more permanent contract with a chain but before anything 30k put to one side to cover costs
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Not the best time to be thinking of doing that buddy, unless you have some good work lined up !!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
thanksCodrinte wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
I'm simply being honest, it's not a good business to be in, especially now, especially when you cab earn £800+ per week on some firms direct.Mydehne81 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:35 pmthanksCodrinte wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
Try Chris Frost Transport Solutions, he's a good bloke to work for, he rarely advertises for drivers, that's a good sign.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
yeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contactsCodrinte wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
it's mostly foreigners coming over here thinking they can make millions, it's a pipe dream at best.Mallabou wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:36 pmyeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contactsCodrinte wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
You can drive machinery on building sites for £900-1000 per week, 8-9 hours a day be home before tea time.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
My uncle was owner operator for 30 years until he retired built a reputable business but it was hard graft to say the least even then they were times he thought not worth it anymore, my brother in law was also a owner with a fleet of 6 doing continental, after 15 years gave it up and now drives for a company as he's semi retired plenty of blood sweat and a sh1t load of tearsCodrinte wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:37 pmit's mostly foreigners coming over here thinking they can make millions, it's a pipe dream at best.Mallabou wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:36 pmyeah that's the reality of it, truckers dream is to have their rig with their name on it up and down the motorway but that's fantasy reality is so much different unless you already have contactsCodrinte wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:34 pm Go lease hire a truck, get operators licence, borrow as much as you can, then spend the rest of your life struggling to pay it back while your away from your family most of the time, oh, and spend all the time worrying g where the next job is coming from and whether they will actually pay you on you to refill your tanks, that's about it, does it sound good to you?
You can drive machinery on building sites for £900-1000 per week, 8-9 hours a day be home before tea time.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
hard pill to swallow. Thanks for this information. I must thread with care.Mallabou wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:37 pmMy uncle was owner operator for 30 years until he retired built a reputable business but it was hard graft to say the least even then they were times he thought not worth it anymore, my brother in law was also a owner with a fleet of 6 doing continental, after 15 years gave it up and now drives for a company as he's semi retired plenty of blood sweat and a sh1t load of tears
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
good manIanermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
I'd say get 10 years experience before even think about becoming an owner driver yes it's rewarding at times but be prepared for the crappy contract you take on that have problems in paying their out thereIanermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
well said I think. I started as owner driver in 2007, now have 8 trucks and trailers and built up great working relationships with clients and subbies plus have a good living, don’t live like David Beckham but satisfied. Check out companies where you can subbie and try different work. Often traction only so don’t have to buy and maintain own trailer. Some subbie work is shit, often the biggest company are the worst. Smaller companies are more sympathetic to the owner driver. I have subbie regularly. They know the work and rates up front and pay them a months work at the end of the following month without fail even if I don’t get pay until after then.Ianermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
I think if it was easy everyone would do it ! Fair play to ya nice to hear someone with a positive vibe about the job ! Yes it’s tuff yes we’re under paid but its always put food on my table and roof over my headPhillion wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:43 pmwell said I think. I started as owner driver in 2007, now have 8 trucks and trailers and built up great working relationships with clients and subbies plus have a good living, don’t live like David Beckham but satisfied. Check out companies where you can subbie and try different work. Often traction only so don’t have to buy and maintain own trailer. Some subbie work is shit, often the biggest company are the worst. Smaller companies are more sympathetic to the owner driver. I have subbie regularly. They know the work and rates up front and pay them a months work at the end of the following month without fail even if I don’t get pay until after then.Ianermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
that pretty well sums it up, only thing I would say different is seriously think of rental truck or a fairly short lease with r and m {make sure from reputable company} has advantage leaves more working capital available and you take variables out of your costs. been owner driver since 1987Ianermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
in my 25rh year and probably couldn’t put it better my self, and even have the V8 because no one else would buy me one !! ( can’t say I’d have another one though due to fuel prices), I would never put anyone off the idea, just make sure they do have plenty o reserves and don’t expect to get rich overnight mentality!!Ianermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
thank youNelsonnx wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:45 pmin my 25rh year and probably couldn’t put it better my self, and even have the V8 because no one else would buy me one !! ( can’t say I’d have another one though due to fuel prices), I would never put anyone off the idea, just make sure they do have plenty o reserves and don’t expect to get rich overnight mentality!!Ianermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
good advice but you’ll need at least £40kIanermo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:40 pm Tuff times out there at the minute. Drivers wages are dropping like mad rates are dropping and there are way to many drivers! That so called driver shortage has f**ked us all cause every one decided it was a good idea to get a class one! My advise get the next few months out the way and then have a look! In order limited company then register for VAT operating licence bank account! Then buy a truck NOT a V8 scania! Shop around for insurance I’d say you need a least 16k in your account to allow for the time it takes to get your money back! Being an owner driver can be rewarding and at times make good money never listen to the god shite truck drivers that have never had there own trucks! You known the sort the fat bloke on the side line at a football match telling the lad to run faster! Stay away from negative people. but you never switch off and always looking for the next load. Good luck!
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
I would personally not bother until next year as the industry is on its arse, I started in 2021 and I’ve stood one truck and just about keeping the other one running, I’m borderline packing it in to be honest
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Don't do it the industry is on its knees I have 2 trucks parked up.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Snap! I’m thinking maybe cpc transport managers course then work towards applying for o licence
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
that's not enough, you need cpc transport manager course to run transport company or hire someone who has cpc manager.
Re: Hi, I am thinking of starting my haulage business - (Owner Driver) Just want to know the best route to get business.
Buy a 770s spec’d up to the nines and sub for maritime on containers or amazon relay you’ll make a packet mate don’t listen to everyone else
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