I considered a single axle truck & ask questions compared to a guy that was currently hauling in my area & about to retire.

I was told that get to know all the builders that might need a small load & be available when they need you, "not a part time gig". Run it like a full time business of 40 plus hours, establish dependability, & ya might get accepted & called on.

Not available on more than a couple occasions would get ya blackballed, word gets around & you're done. A small town..

That's just here. The thought sounds good though.