What is your outlook of the RV transport
industry as a whole? It's no secrete that the
economy has had a major impact on the RV industry over the past couple of
years, but today things are looking great! Manufacturers are not only
calling workers back but hiring new ones as well. The transport companies
are desperately seeking drivers to deliver the new units with more coming in
daily. To learn more about the state of the industry visit our home page and
click the RV Industry Updates.
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Who can be an RV
Transporter? Anyone can be a transporter as long as they are 21 years
old or older and have a valid drivers license. Of course if you have a
bad MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) you may find it difficult to obtain work.
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Don't I need "big
truck" or similar experience to get a job? No. There are many companies
that will hire you as a transporter with no experience. This is why RV
Transport Training should be of the utmost importance to you. Companies are
wanting to get their trailers delivered to keep their customers happy.
Although they do care about their drivers the emphasis is on delivery. What
you learn will be on your own. Many new transporters find themselves going
backward for several months while trying to figure out the industry and the
best way to be profitable. RV Transport 101 helps you to find your way
quicker by drawing off of our actual experience, thus allowing you to become
profitable quicker without the costly mistakes.
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Do I need a
CDL? Most states do not require you to obtain a CDL if your gross weight
will be under 26,001 lbs. If you will be delivering motorhomes most
companies require you to have or obtain a Class B CDL. The required driver
license for pulling trailers is based on the state that you reside in.
Please check with your state's local DMV to validate what class license your
state requires.
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Do you
find me a job if I use your services? No, however we do provide job
assistance to those that attend a RV Transport Workshop. This includes
coaching and preparing you for an interview as well as providing you a list
of RV transport companies in which to apply. We are proud to say that all
that have attended a RVT Workshop have obtained employment with a RV
transport company. For those ordering the RVT Manual or the RVT Manual
Online version, a list of RV transport companies is provided in which you
can contact.
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Do I need to have my truck and equipment before
attending a RVT Workshop?
No. Since the RVT Workshop is conducted in a classroom
setting, having your truck and equipment is not a requirement. Many have
found it to be their advantage to attend before purchasing as they were able
to make a better decision and save money.
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I want to deliver
motorhomes, will RV Transport 101 help me? Yes. Although RVT training is
towable specific on obvious items (hook-up, un-hooking,...), the business,
legal, and safety aspects of the training relates as much to motorhome
transporters as towable transporters.
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How often can I get
home? This is entirely up to you as you are your own boss. Many
transporters are home every 2 to 3 days. You will decide how long you are
away from home and how long you wish to stay at home.
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What about the cost of fuel?
The price of fuel is a major concern for everyone in
the industry. However transporters receive a Fuel Surcharge,
explained in detail during your FBT Workshop. In short the fuel surcharge is
added to a transporters regular pay to offset the current price of fuel.
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How much money can I
make being an RV Transporter? This is dependent on you and how much you
wish to work. According to statistics from a major RV transport company, a
transporter that runs an average of 2231 loaded miles per week will gross
$2182.00 with a net $1568.00 after fuel. This information current as of
February 2010 from their own fleet.
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Is RV transporting a year round business or
seasonal? RV's are bought and sold 365 days a
year. Manufacturers are filling dealer orders, dealers are sending units
back for warranty work, individuals are re-locating, and of course there is
eBay where people buy and need their units transported. As with any business
there are slow periods but most transporters find that how busy they are is
up to them.
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Do I have to keep a
logbook? Yes. As a commercial driver you must keep a logbook. The RVT
Workshop and manual include training on the proper way to keep a legal
logbook.
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Why should I attend a
RVT Workshop or order the RVT Manual? From our experience we have seen
new transporters spend and/or lose thousands of dollars on fines,
breakdowns, damage, running bad loads, and more. If just one portion of
RVT Training saved you $1000.00 it would be well worth it. RVT Training
focuses on the major pitfalls of new transporters and how to avoid costly
mistakes. We have been told again and again that RVT Training has saved
transporters money.
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Why are the
workshops limited to 6 people? This allows our consultants to provide
one-on-one individualized attention to those in attendance. We want those
that attend to leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to in order to
have the best possible chance at being a successful transporter.
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Why do I need to
register in advance? Due to workshop size being limited to only 6
attendees, advance registration is necessary. If the RVT Workshop you wish
to attend is within 2 weeks we ask that you call, before making payment, to
assure that a seat is available.
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