Tom,

I can't answer most of your questions, because I am wearing the same shoes you are....considering hiring.

I will tackle #1 though. I think a trailer is the way to go. You can leave it at a job with the employee(s) and then take the truck to go somewhere else.....estimate or whatever. Also, if your truck breaks down, you can rent or borrow another truck to pull your trailer. That way, you can still do your work. You can't have employees work if your truck (with equipment on it) is sitting in the shop!

Last year, my van was in the shop, so I went to Uhaul and rented a pickup.....they have trailer hitches. So, for the $49 it cost me to rent the truck, I was able to go out and make over $500 all while my truck was in the shop.

Best of luck with the hiring.



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Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA