What are the steps to start hauling livestock?

Posted by Opening-Performer161@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 4 comments

I’m a new CDL driver, close to reaching 6 months of experience, and I’d like to know how to get started hauling livestock.

Right now, I have two truck driving jobs, and my salary is around $98K–$100K. The work is pretty easy, and I usually drive between 150–400 miles.

Do you guys think it’s a good idea to move into livestock hauling, or should I stay where I am right now?

PD: just to clarify I want to work for someone not as a O-O.

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DrillTheThirdHole@reddit

step one is to know people, step two is to be an owner-operator. it's pretty much that simple. nobody wants to trust their cattle to some guy who doesnt have any skin in the game.

WelcomeMachine@reddit

And buy a box of toothpicks. Dad always had one handy. And this was back in the 70s.

Odd_Explanation_9776@reddit

If you dont know who to ask then your to far away.

jmzstl@reddit

Some megas and 3PL companies have been getting into poultry and swine hauling. Seems like a low bar for entry compared to cattle.