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Does the age of my flatbed affect the loads I get so much?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by Jardon, Apr 20, 2016.

  1. Apr 20, 2016 #1
    Jardon

    Jardon Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2007 Freightliner Century paid for and looking for a flatbed trailer. I found an old one I can pay cash for. Is it worth it to rent or take a loan on a newer one or can I get good loads on a 1999 Flatbed. I hear the older flatbeds are not usually considered for loads. Anyone with broker experience or running on an older flatbed? Thanks for sharing.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2016 #2
    Skate-Board

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    Nobody cares about the age. Just make sure the deck is good. Some require an air ride trailer but brokers do not ask about the age of your trailer.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2016 #4
    Domingo101

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    This. I have a 94 Reitnouer trailer. The only thing that I've ever been questioned on is the length and width, and if it's an air ride.
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2016 #4
    Skate-Board

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    Yup!
     
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  6. May 1, 2016 #6
    jldilley

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    Make sure there are no holes in decking and check the main beam/beams for cracks. Also, find out what kind of freight was hauled on it to get an idea of what kind of abuse it may have seen.
     
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  7. May 1, 2016 #6
    bzinger

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    I have a 93 clean well maintained air ride bensen and nobody has ever said a thing about its age .
     
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  8. May 13, 2016 #7
    spyder7723

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    While nothing is wrong with using older equipment you should find our what it was used for. I wouldn't want a trailer that spent 18 years hauling 50k lb coils every day. Metal fatigue is a real concern for anything b that has operated at maximum capacity for an extended period of time.
     
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