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Trailer transport

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Youngtrucker19, May 5, 2015.

  1. May 5, 2015 #1
    Youngtrucker19

    Youngtrucker19 Light Load Member

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    Was wondering if any o/o out there have or are currently doing trailer transport? I've just recently found out about it. Is there good money in it or is it about like drive away trucking?
     
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  3. May 6, 2015 #2
    315wheelbase

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    in the past I had heard that moving empty mostly new trailers rates were as good as hauling regular freight,they also move wide loads specialty trailers like some used in the oil fields or trailer mounted rock crushers
     
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  4. May 6, 2015 #3
    Youngtrucker19

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    Thats what I've heard. I've looked up bennett and they to trailer transport drive away rv hauling specialized even haul trailer homes. I figured it be pretty nice to hook to a different trailer for every load. One company I worked at let another store their new trailers on their yard and they had trailer transport people doing it. Never got to talk to them but most had some really nice trucks.
     
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  5. May 6, 2015 #4
    rollin coal

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    It's funny how none of the power only companies post info about pay. Just did a quick Google search on that. What you can expect is a $1 a mile +/- and fuel surcharge. I remember talking with an o/o working for trailer transit. If I recall correctly bobtail was even cheaper and no surcharge. He was really happy with the miles. I'd sell my truck if that was my only option.
     
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  7. May 6, 2015 #5
    Youngtrucker19

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    Most your companies for owner ops. don't. At least all the ones I've looked at. Most like landstar and bennett post percentages. If I recall a lot of the mega companies pay 1 or so a mile.
     
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  8. May 6, 2015 #6
    rollin coal

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    This is not specialized work. It's about like containers and pays accordingly. That's what you will find if you dig deeper.
     
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  9. May 6, 2015 #7
    Dale thompson

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    I was leased to Powersource trans. in the summer of 13, I quit and bobtailed home from Seattle paid a grand for orientation- because I did not stay long enough-and was still glad to leave. not bad people well except the load planner but since the company is non asset based all they think about is volume so you just make decent driver wages
     
    Dale thompson, May 6, 2015
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