New guy... maybe
Whats up drivers! My name is emrah I go by EJ. I am and always have been very interested in pulling a hopper trailer, I only have alot of VAN little reefer and flatbed experience. Yes I understand all the markets suck at the moment and I understand we go through this alot as truck drivers. I have alot of questions if anyone is willing to share some experience and advice with me. I run 2 truck's me and my dad since 2014 and Hes been driving since the early 2000'. I am really sick of the boxes and doors, I just need a change in trucking and I am exploring all of my options not just hopper. I recently sold my truck and plan on buying another one if I can decide what market to commit to. So please share as much as you are willing to help me make my decision easier. I dont have the first clue as to what you load into hopper besides grain LOL. WHat can I haul and what cant or shouldnt I haul? I dont really stay out to much week tops if its good. I have a family I am very proud of and love all the home time I get with my children. What can I haul and what are the rates I should realistically look for. What kind of hopper should I look into buying/renting. Should I lease onto someone to get started and get the experience ? I drove a hood truck and plan on getting one again with stacks etc(what can I say I like em long and tall). I do know there are certain places you cannot have tall stacks for is why I stated that. I am very new to this side of trucking, I am very open and understanding to all of the information I get no matter how you say it. I look forward to hearing from some of you drivers out there keep the shiny side up!