Hot shot trailers

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by MrHarris504, Jan 5, 2015.

  1. MrHarris504

    MrHarris504 Bobtail Member

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    What would be a nice size trailer to start out with. I don't want to purchase a 40ft if I don't need to. I do understand the longer the more you can haul.
     
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  3. FuzzFace2

    FuzzFace2 Medium Load Member

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    I think a little more information is needed.
    Do you have a CDL with a class A endorsement?
    What will you be pulling it with?
    What type of work will be done with this trailer?
    Open or closed trailer?
    And after that bumper or goose neck trailer?
    Dave ----
     
  4. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    I think you'd be making a big mistake buying a trailer with less than 40' of deck space. That is unless you already have guaranteed decent paying work lined up for it. I get a lot of calls here from guys who have purchased shorter trailers and they all sound desperate for work for them.
     
  5. MrHarris504

    MrHarris504 Bobtail Member

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    I do have a CDL (w/ air brake and hazmat endorsement.
    2012 Dodge 3500. Gooseneck open trailer
     
  6. o/otony

    o/otony Light Load Member

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    mr.harris ill say 31' with a 5ft dove tail. who your leasing with? I'm in LA too, across the lake.
     
  7. wedge542

    wedge542 Light Load Member

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    i bought a 34 ft and next will be a min 38, like the old saying you can never have to much room or space, i miss out every day on good paying loads from length alone, and to go one better air ride because some loads need air ride and pay well, just my opinion anyway. Get a dovetail with good ramps.
     
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  8. MrHarris504

    MrHarris504 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks!! Are you an owner operator?
     
  9. wedge542

    wedge542 Light Load Member

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  10. MrHarris504

    MrHarris504 Bobtail Member

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    Do you run hotshots?
     
  11. wedge542

    wedge542 Light Load Member

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