I’m not looking to haul more weight with the trucks and trailers we’re running. My main goal for the trucks we run is to get a good rate per mile for them, while keeping the load weight down. Just because a truck can legal more weight, that doesn’t mean it’s a wise decision to load it down, Right?
suggestion - dodge or ford?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by paulpost, Jan 24, 2016.
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Sure but then you're limiting available freight loads that you can haul. The more weight you can haul means the more freight available to you, correct? Unless there's just that much lighter freight that it's not that big of a deal to expand your freight options?
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In my opinion, if a guy wants to haul heavier then we do, he should go ahead and buy a bigger truck. The downside to running a bigger truck is that the operating cost is substantially higher.Big John Classic HQ Thanks this. -
Well that's definitely something to think about then. Do you mind sharing what trailers/specs on the trailers you run? Also any advice you could think of to someone just starting out?
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Cummins engine with High pinion Dana 60 front axle from the Ford.
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Ram 3500
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Whoops I need 2 more posts before I can PM you. Lol. So I've been doing a bunch more research and as far as I can tell ford out performs ram in terms of towing. Again flatbedcarrier what you said makes sense. Do you find any limitilations because of that style of trailer? I would imagine having the wheel wells does limit you a small amount. Maybe it's not as much as I think. Once I get one more post I'll PM you.
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