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48' and 53' trailers do not belong doing p/d

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ACH1130, Apr 4, 2012.

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  1. Apr 4, 2012 #1
    ACH1130

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    I believe for a p/d company like mine should only use 28' to 40' trailers. Its a lot safer and a lot easier getting into certain docks. Last company I worked for I've done 8 stops with either a 48' or 53' trailer. They only belong on the highway going from hub to hub. MY company now they only send out the 48' or 53' if they absolutly have too and when they do they dont like doing it and only have you do one stop and then return back immediatley. They would rather send out two 40' trailers if they can. Many people might beg to differ but where my areas are the streets are very very very tight. When I went out in one yesterday some places I couldnt even make the turn and even my dispatcher said he as much as he knew I didnt wanna pull it he didnt want to send it but had no choice.

    That is just my 2 cents so I figure I'd share it with everyone and especially to rookies just startin out
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2012 #2
    Stump

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    I deliver in downtown San Francisco and Oakland every week with a 53ft in places that were built in the 1800"s. With time, you will get better at it.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2012 #3
    ACH1130

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    Doing a few stops is ok, I mean doing anywhere from 6-14 like I usually average. Not calling you out or anything it's my opinion, but if you like it you like it. YRC does it the way I explained in my last post not wanting to send it out
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2012 #4
    Hardlyevr

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    You better tell the ATA your concerns! They want to add a 3rd axle to their 53 footers so that they can haul some more weight.
     
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  7. Apr 5, 2012 #5
    BigJim1937

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    I Would agree to a point , the thing is it depends on what level of warehousing the company wants to do. If a 53' is loaded in the order of delivery, why would you spend the funds to empty it and load it on to two shorter trailers, not very cost effective. Now that being said non full loads are warehoused at some point does not matter what size trailer you put them in for delivery as they will have to be loaded and unloaded at some point. The more you handle freight the better the chance it may get damaged at some point. Lower the handling you lower your freight claims as well as the cost of transport, load and unload then reload something has additional costs. Add to that the additional man power to be hired and retained, the costs associated with that, medical benefits, training ect.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2012 #6
    DMH

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    It depends on location. YRC runs big trailers around here all the time but NYC woudn't be much fun. Then again I know guys that haul eggs with 48's and sleeper trucks doing 10 plus stops a day all over NYC so you should be just fine. You'll be allright after some time.
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2012 #7
    ACH1130

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    No it's it's a full trailer YRC won't separate it and just deliver it in that trailer to the one stop. If we got a pickup that's multiple bills then we will send out two trailers
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2012 #8
    fortycalglock

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    Ehh, you'll figure it out. I used to do ShopRite and Pathmark deliveries with 53's and 48's. Only a couple stores were 48' only. I went to White Rose in Carteret all the time, and guys with short wheelbase trucks would have trouble, sometimes even having a yard jockey put it in. About every two weeks, this guy would come in with a 305" W900 with 120" sleeper and 53' and put it right in.
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2012 #9
    rockee

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    ACH, like others I agree to a point and especially for certain areas. Hauling a shorter trailer around is always easier but not very cost effective.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2012 #10
    DMH

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    White Rose, theirs a place I know you don't miss
     
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