I recently got back into a truck and have been hauling Frac sand locally but eventually I want to get into what I like which is open deck freight.Which of the two is the better choice?
48’ flat or stepdeck with ramps
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Right now, I almost wish I had an all aluminum 53ft step with a Conestoga. Alot of light loads that are sometimes too tall for a flat.
All depends on what you want to haul and what is available in your area you run. If you haul alot of steel, a Conestoga is sweet.Dadetrucking305, OLDSKOOLERnWV and Landincoldfire Thank this. -
Take a look at this set-up.
If you are serious, contact the OP on it @Ruthless
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I got another one thats nicer f/s as well if you looking for a connie flatOLDSKOOLERnWV, God prefers Diesels, Tug Toy and 3 others Thank this. -
So which is the better trailer?
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For a faster response, use the @ user name.@Ruthless
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^what shooter said is the answer for flat v step
What kind of work you have available to you/
i have flats and steps: because i need both/ some of what i do requires a step, and other stuff, while i could figure a way to make it work on a step about every time, its a hell of a lot easier to load on a flat.
unless you were asking which of my connies is nicer, in which case id say the newer one.shooter19802003, OLDSKOOLERnWV, God prefers Diesels and 2 others Thank this. -
Step decks can be a pita for doing building materials because of weight distribution. The only reason to get a step deck IMO is if you’re going to haul a lot of vehicles or tall loads. Of course this is only my experience. Other people who own step decks probably have a different view.
I would start with a flat, then if I wanted to do other stuff get a rgn. 2 cents, take with salt.Dino soar, Dadetrucking305, OLDSKOOLERnWV and 4 others Thank this. -
I’m out of San Antonio and just got back into being an owner op after 2 years and currently hauling Frac sand in the oilfield but it’s a #### job.Too many hours for not enough pay.Before this I had a hotshot for six years so an open deck is what I like and still have a couple of customers that I can get loads from but I’m sure it’s not enough so I’ll be using the boards until I build by customer base up again.
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