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The promise -- and challenges -- of the car-haul trucking niche

Long known for greater earning potential than most other freight niches, car-hauling has lost some luster in these especially challenging times. Yet these owners show plenty upsides even amid difficulty, not least the self-reliant nature of load/unload.

November 19, 2021

Equipment

Car-haul trailer configurations, costs: High-mount v. stinger-steer, insurance, more

Car-hauling equipment comes at a considerable premium over start-up costs for general freight. Business, fuel, maintenance and insurance costs also run higher with aerodynamics, tire-wear and cargo-coverage challenges.

November 2, 2021

Business

Operational considerations when learning the car-hauling ropes

There's a significant learning curve for new operators when it comes to loading and securing vehicles on a car-haul trailer. Likewise in knowing what to expect from new- or used-car loads, and making the decision on where to specialize.

November 2, 2021

Business

Auto-market turmoil, rates issues a big challenge to car haulers

Yet with the right approach to customers, owner-operators and small-fleet owners persevere, even as domestic auto production continues to lag well below pre-pandemic levels and used-auto markets falter in tandem. Latest in our "Niche Hauls" series here.

November 2, 2021

Business

Intermodal haulers fight off a 'system collapse' at ports

The supply chain strain and skyrocketing freight rates at the ports are creating money-making opportunities for some while leaving others out in the cold. In this series, Intermodal operators/owners paint a picture of a "perfect storm" hitting the ports.

October 14, 2021

Business

S2 Transport: A hotshot small-fleet stepping stone to bigger things

S2 owners have high hopes for the future based on their complementary skills, as they plan for their drivers' above-average income present and future.

July 31, 2020

Business

Walkabout Transport: Hotshot as downsized pandemic refuge

One owner-op fled low rates by selling her equipment and buying a well-priced used one-ton and gooseneck flatbed. Here's what she's been able to do with it.

July 29, 2020

Business

Hotshot truckers’ insurance costs — only a little less expensive

Liability insurance rates vary among hotshot truck owners. Learn more about the insurance market for hotshot trucking on Overdrive today.

July 28, 2020

Business

Kendall Enterprises: Hotshot car haul for the long haul

Auto hauler Jason Kendall has been almost overwhelmed with work from his regular customers. How he built that customer base, here.

July 27, 2020

Business

Hotshot trucking retains its fundamental allure

These four hotshot trucking businesses succeed with an old-school approach to building direct customers, maintaining equipment, reining in insurance costs, and more. If you're considering any hotshot niche, find a lot to learn here.

July 23, 2020

Small Fleet Champ

Young fleet PTS Worldwide clears hurdles for direct military contracting

Owner-operators Rick and Nancy Poulos mastered the art of military freight contracting before growing. What makes PTS a Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist, here.

July 20, 2020

Small Fleet Champ

Growth and driver pay benefit as Golden Rule shines at John McGee Trucking

As a finalist for Overdrive's 2020 Small Fleet Champ award, John McGee tells of how he got his start hauling and what drives his trucking operation.

July 17, 2020