RV Transport Services Need Drivers

An industry business journal, RV Business, reports that RV manufacturers are looking at huge backlogs of new rigs waiting to go to dealers. The problem? Not enough folks willing to transport RVs across the country. What's required? For many firms, a 3/4 ton or one ton pickup, and experience in pulling trailers.

How does a transporter job work? You pick up a trailer at the plant and tow it to the designated delivery location. Drivers are generally paid by the mile, and are responsible for all of their own costs, including fuel. So how does that work out in practice? One transporter firm, Horizon, says its drivers working out of Coburg, Oregon average a "gross profit" (after deducting fuel costs) of about $81 on a one-day, less than 500 mile job, up to $1132 for a 4-day 2,000 mile job. Keep in mind you'll required to get yourself and your truck back to wherever you want to go next.

Transporters also do "drive aways" taking motorhomes to dealers. For this same firm, gross profit figures for these folks range from a little over $100 for a day-long less than 500 mile trip out to a little over $800 for a 4-day 2,000 mile job.

How do you find a job as an RV transporter? Do an internet search (we like Google) using the keywords, "RV transporters wanted."

Truck photo: jde-07 from flickr.com