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Flatbed work around CA, AZ, NV, NM?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Disgruntledriver, Oct 31, 2014.

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  1. Oct 31, 2014 #1
    Disgruntledriver

    Disgruntledriver Light Load Member

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    Hello. I was wondering what kind of work, opportunities and such exist for a Flatbed owner operator living in and wanting to work in these areas? Sorry if that's a bit vague, I'm looking into maybe becoming a OO and would like to do Flatbed work, preferably some where in those areas give or take. Thank you for any help.
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2014 #2
    Disgruntledriver

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    Also, I've heard that Flatbed Drivers can do pretty good just by getting stuff off of load boards. Even with a truck payment, can one do good and stay in the same region just operating off of load boards? Or is it best to lease out to a company? Is there dedicated type work for a flatbed driver? Again, sorry if that seems a bit vague, just trying to get my info and do some research. I've always felt the best research of all is to ask questions.
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2014 #3
    Skate-Board

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    CA, AZ, NV and NM are real bad areas for flatbed. I don't think you will find any dedicated routes and if you do it will pay even worse.
     
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    Big Jay

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    I don't think you could pick a poorer area to try to make that work........but I've been wrong before. Heed the words above.
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2014 #5
    Disgruntledriver

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    I don't understand... I see Flatbeds ALL over the place on the I-10 corridor, more than smart-cars in a quaint European village. They're just, everywhere. Surely there is Flatbed work in these 4 states, 4 very large states that have all kinds of things going on in them...
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2014 #6
    Skate-Board

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    Oops, posted in wrong thread.
     
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  9. Oct 31, 2014 #7
    Skate-Board

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    There is but most of those flatbeds are taking freight into those areas for good money and taking crap out.
     
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  10. Oct 31, 2014 #8
    Bakerman

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    I live just West of Phoenix and have 2 neighbors with flatbeds, they don't seem to have any problem getting loads. Both are O/O and I know one of them works only off load boards.
     
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  11. Oct 31, 2014 #9
    MJ1657

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    Anyone can get loads..........
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2014 #10
    barroll

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    Rates tend to be much better staying in that area than trying to get out of that area. Throw in CO and UT, and you've got a pretty well populated load area to work in if you're willing to stay out two weeks at a time or more working the spot market.

    You'll haul lots of rocks and rail/mining scrap/equipment. 16 chains and binders, 18 straps and winches, and 8 4"x4"x96" boards minimum would be wise. Melons and onions have their seasons down there, too, but they're different beasts entirely.
     
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