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Flatbed out of Idaho?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by BoostedTeg, Aug 31, 2015.

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  1. Aug 31, 2015 #1
    BoostedTeg

    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    Hello guys and gals

    Currently I am a company driver from Boise pulling a reefer I bought an older 9400 couple months ago and was curious about flatbed. Since I don't have access to a load board can you guys tell me if it would be worth while pulling a flat from my area?
    Right now I run 7 to 10 days out then back home for 3 or however many I need off. Would I be able to do that with a flat and still make good money? I have zero flatbed experience but have been interested in it I don't mind working hard. Thanks
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2015 #2
    lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    I too run from Idaho ( twin falls )

    And do you have access to a broker?
    Www.landstar.com
    Www.getloaded.com

    If you can cough up the cash for a skateboard you can do #### near whatever you want.

    There's always van and flatbed/step deck loads leaving Idaho, problem I've been seeing is they are going to ####### lanes, so then you're stuck deadheading x amount of miles to get back in a good lane. Its trucking buddy, win some lose some, just don't lose your ###.
     
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  4. Sep 1, 2015 #3
    BoostedTeg

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    ^^ thanks for the reply buying the trailer is not a problem. It's just that all the posts I see about flats is you gotta stay east of the missippi to make good money.
     
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  5. Sep 1, 2015 #4
    lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    Well, then take load from home to a good lane, stay out 3-4 weeks and take a load back
     
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  7. Sep 1, 2015 #5
    Long FLD

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    Being from Boise you could pull a maxi and be home weekends and prob through the house during the week.
     
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  9. Sep 2, 2015 #5
    BoostedTeg

    BoostedTeg Road Train Member

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    ^^ what is a Maxi? Never heard of that
     
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  10. Sep 2, 2015 #6
    77fib77

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    Its the Flatbed for really whinny truckers????
     
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  11. Sep 2, 2015 #7
    joseph1135

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    The 4 axle trailers.
     
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  12. Sep 2, 2015 #8
    Skate-Board

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    Here's a snapshot of The Internet Truckstop within a 100 mile radius and only the ones that brokers posted rates.
    boise.jpg
     
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  13. Sep 2, 2015 #9
    lots of character

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    God I hate Florida, but that top load looks great
     
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  14. Sep 2, 2015 #10
    Long FLD

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    4 axle 53' trailer or else an A train (40/20, 40/24, or 36/20). Run the NW and be home a lot.
     
    Long FLD, Sep 2, 2015
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