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flatbedding or refer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TaylorMade407, Jul 16, 2009.

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  1. Jul 16, 2009 #1
    TaylorMade407

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    which is the best route i have pre hires with kllm and arrow. now i really wanna do flatbedding so i can stay active and work, but i know its slow so and wanna make money so would driving refer be better or is flatbedding holding its own rite now in the economy. thanks in advance for any input
     
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  3. Jul 16, 2009 #2
    Working Class Patriot

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    If you like working and challenges....Flat bedding...

    But.....people always have to eat too......
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2009 #3
    Biscuit75

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    Although my preference is to reefer (note the "everyone's got to eat comment) I see more loads available on the DAT Boards for flatbed than anything else. I have not heard much good about Arrow though. Do some detailed research. Find some drivers in your area that work for them and ask them about Arrow. Same with KLLM. Though I have not heard much bad about them.
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2009 #4
    Working Class Patriot

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    Scarecrow used to drive for KLLM......
     
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  7. Jul 16, 2009 #5
    TaylorMade407

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    i forgot to mention i have a pre hire with ffe also how do u like em
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2009 #6
    TaylorMade407

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    thanks alot. i would like to here from the actual drivers but i cant find em
     
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  9. Jul 16, 2009 #7
    REDD

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    That is because they are cheap non paying loads that no one in their right mind would pull... So they put them up there hoping to find a desperate driver to pull that load at cost & some below cost...
     
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  10. Jul 16, 2009 #8
    notarps4me

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    Flats you will get treated better. Reefers are kicked around like scum of the earth. Then there is that lumper situation..:biggrin_2554:
     
    notarps4me, Jul 16, 2009
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  11. Jul 17, 2009 #9
    TaylorMade407

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    thanks so basiclly ther is enuff work out there to survive?
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2009 #10
    notarps4me

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    Flats have slowed down a lot, but I haven't heard of any one going to a soup kitchen yet.
     
    notarps4me, Jul 17, 2009
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