Solo straight truck question
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Gary H., Nov 20, 2019.
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This is the field I'm looking to do and have already made steps. First you need to spec a truck out that maximizes the limited length we can run. Also you need to think about your payload. A single axle straight truck will only Grant you maybe 5 to 10 ton depending on your axle / tire setup. That's respectable but not a lot when you are dealing with limited load options. I'm building out a truck that will have a gvwr of 50k lbs and will have a payload capacity of about 15 maybe 16 ton. But again because of size restrictions, I'm only able to fit a 28 foot flat bed.
The key to being successful is by makeing contacts with shippers/recivers as well as brokers. Find people that would use the equipment you choose. Because it's not a 40' flatbed or anything of the such, you will be limited. The hope I give my self is I looked around in the highway and see what other people are hauling. If you see something and say to your self "I can haul that", make a note and trying to find where you can go and make contact to do that.
Now obviously I'm just speaking from what I know and think but in the end I'm like you. I don't know if it will work out. Not a lot of people do straight truck flatbed hot shot and it's probably for a reason. I have my reasons on why I want to try it but its scary to think about some times
Now if you are talking about expedited dryvan. That's a whole different world. I don't know much about thatda1della, Lite bug and truckdriver31 Thank this. -
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What's your goals or concerns with your idea? -
#2: I can't stand trying to park a tractor-trailer in a full truck stop!!!
#3: Trying to find a happy medium!!! -
Well this would be the happy medium. Plus can be done under a cheaper class b license
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