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Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by kyletg23, Jul 28, 2014.

  1. Jul 28, 2014 #1
    kyletg23

    kyletg23 Bobtail Member

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    I have my own authorities running all 48 and all provinces hauling special event equipment pretty much steady March to October. Normally what I do is park for the the winter with the odd trip that comes up so I have to keep insurance and plates for the whole time. How would I get some freight to haul for my slow times. Any suggestions on where I can go find some freight. I have a dry van that isn't bad but could rent other type of equipment if needed. Looked at Loadlink but was allot of $ with out knowing if there freight paid. I am also a Landstar approved carrier but that seems only be the bottom of the barrel stuff especially to get me back to Southern Ontario where I am out of. Thanks any direction or help from folks that have been there done that would be great.

    Thanks,

    Kyle
     
    kyletg23, Jul 28, 2014
    kyletg23, Jul 28, 2014
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    Tam_Tam Thanks this.
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  3. Jul 29, 2014 #2
    Tam_Tam

    Tam_Tam Light Load Member

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    This is a great question and I'm glad you've asked it. (I've noticed so much on the boards heading east from western Canada but seems like once you get out there you can't get back west).
     
    Tam_Tam, Jul 29, 2014
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  4. Jul 30, 2014 #3
    magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    That's kinda odd loads going west typically pay 30 to 60 % higher that eastbound loads least in ltl reefer
     
    magoo68, Jul 30, 2014
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  5. Jul 31, 2014 #4
    Tam_Tam

    Tam_Tam Light Load Member

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    The load board searches showed plenty going east from Alberta but none coming back to alberta.
     
    Tam_Tam, Jul 31, 2014
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  7. Jul 31, 2014 #5
    jeffm379

    jeffm379 Bobtail Member

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    If you want to run someone else's trailer, Laidlaw in Woodstock is always looking for guys to haul live bottoms for salt and that.
     
    jeffm379, Jul 31, 2014
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  8. Jul 31, 2014 #6
    Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Every truck we have sent east for the last 2 years has come back loaded.
     
    Prairie Boy, Jul 31, 2014
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  9. Aug 1, 2014 #7
    oriden953

    oriden953 Light Load Member

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    i always heard it was the other way around all sorts of freight to calgary not much going back to the peg with bison on LCV lock down.
     
    oriden953, Aug 1, 2014
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  10. Aug 2, 2014 #8
    Tam_Tam

    Tam_Tam Light Load Member

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    Looking for help on that. I'm looking for a board with returns from MB, back to Edmonton.
     
    Tam_Tam, Aug 2, 2014
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  11. Aug 10, 2014 #9
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    Prarie Boy, what are you bringing back out of the east? I have vans and reefers out in the GTA every week and it seems to be pretty tough to find the 'hidden' freight coming back. I know you do deck freight, but just curious...
     
    CbarM, Aug 10, 2014
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  12. Aug 10, 2014 #10
    Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Deck freight. I can load out of New Brunswick, QUEBEC AND Ontario. Sorry, can't help you with "no see'em" freight.
     
    Prairie Boy, Aug 10, 2014
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