Frequently asked Questions

Who can be an RV Transporter?

Don't I need "big truck" or similar experience to get a job?

Do I need a CDL?

Do you find me a job if I use your services?

Do I need to have my truck and equipment before attending a RVT Workshop?

I want to deliver motorhomes, will RV Transport 101 help me?

How often can I get home?

What about the high price of fuel?

How much money can I make being an RV Transporter?

Is RV transporting a year round business or seasonal?

Do I have to keep a log book?

Why should I attend a RVT Workshop or order the RVT Manual?

Why are the workshops limited to 10 people?

Why do I need to register in advance?

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 high price 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. The current fuel surcharge at most companies is at or near $.40 cents per mile (this figure varies depending on the current price of fuel). For a 900 mile load you would receive an extra $360.00 as a fuel surcharge. This would be in addition to your regular mileage rate.
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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 2371 loaded miles per week will gross $2,715.00 with a net $1,624.00 after fuel. This information current as of July 30, 2008 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 10 people? This allows our trainers to give 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 10 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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