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Tag Archives: business
You need your car shipped where?
Sometimes the DPM looks too good to be true!
#5 Reason I’m not making money hauling cars.
I think you can make a profit but it is NOT a get rich quick scheme. I got this reply on the autohaulershopper forums: Postby carhauler1 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:45 pm Dave really!!!! You know as well as … Continue reading
A Eastern Connection/AutoTrail transporters/Transportation Specialists/A Blue Knight/etc
It has been evident to me for some time that the broker bond of $10,000 that is required is way too small. This story from the Village Voice illustrates the problem very well. Grannies car is held hostage because the … Continue reading
Shipcarsnow introduces intermodal rail to used car transport
Shipcarsnow is a subsidiary of Union Pacific and has expanded their inter-modal service to the used car marketplace. They recognize that the online auctions has created new challenges for those carriers that concentrate on service to the used car dealers. … Continue reading
Do we need an alternative to Central Dispatch?
Do we need an alternative to Central Dispatch? That is really the question. John Skelton from Carrierrates.com thinks he has a better model that will streamline the flow of loads to carriers and at the same time keep the rates … Continue reading
Fuel Prices
I have noticed a big drop in fuel prices in the last week at exit 200 on I-40 near my home. Is this wide spread or just a local price war?
Transport scammers on Craigslist
Apparently auto transport scammers are becoming a problem on Craigslist! The problem I can see is that they are advising that we can avoid scams by dealing in person rather than online! I think it would really hamper your choices … Continue reading
Jobs in the auto transport field
In some areas the auto transporters are still downsizing but in most areas of the country I think we are beginning to see an upturn. When I talked to Michael at Bill Keen trucking today he said he has work … Continue reading
TEC becomes Cottrell dealer
TEC seems to me moving forward rapidly to fill the void left when Boydstun closed. They have signed an agreement to become a full service Cottrell dealer
New steer tire available
Continental Tire North America Inc. will begin selling its new HSL2 Eco Plus (Heavy Steer Long Haul) medium truck tires in size 295/60R22.5 this month. “These truck tires are a full three inches shorter than the 275/80R22.5 sizes, but each … Continue reading