1. Never haul more than you can afford to lose 2. Fit for maximum survivability 3. Actively scout your route
-Skills for successful Hauling-
Ship flying skills
Warp Drive Operation: Helps with long warps. Each PAR reduces the capacitor need of initiating warp by 10%. Spaceship Command: Reduces align time. 2% improved ship agility for all ships PAR. Advanced Spaceship Command: Grants a 5% Bonus PAR to the agility of ships requiring ASC Evasive Maneuvering: Increases ship agility & acceleration. 5% improved ship agility PAR
Tanking skills
Shield Management: 5% extra shields PAR Shield Operation: 5% reduction in shield recharge time per level; LIV allows use of T2 shield boosters Shield Upgrades: 5% reduction in shield upgrade powergrid needs PAR; LIV allows use of T2 shield extenders & rechargers Shield Compensation: 5% bonus PAR for passive hardeners
Recommendation
Get Shield Management & Shield Operation at least to IV Hauler ship class to V