Renting Trailers

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Daycabinit, Jan 23, 2022.

  1. Daycabinit

    Daycabinit Light Load Member

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    I have a couple trailers that I don’t use regularly, I was approached by a guy asking to rent one. Worried I’d never see it again lol. GPS trackers? Anyone have any experience doing this ? Renting out trailers on a monthly basis?
     
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    What trailers?

    Usually there is an agreement to be drafted and signed with all the details who does what and on what terms. Is there a problem to do that? I'm renting, no issues.
     
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    Daycabinit Light Load Member

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    Wow reading that makes me want to get out of trucking all together
     
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    when you let lawyers write the bills, they always right them with loopholes so that their profession can still thrive.
     
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    Keepforgettingmypassword Heavy Load Member

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    I've been wanting to rent one for a while. But every where I call is out of stock.
    You might could get good money for it. Or you might get the axles twisted.
     
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    Could it really be that huge of a liability for the trailer owner
    if a signed agreement is in place with the owner and person or company that chooses to rent the trailer? Also most trailer rental contracts usually specify owner is not responsible.
     
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    having the same problem, can't find trailer anywhere hopefully have tractor end of the week but need a trailer