New to containers and need advice as to what truck and chassis trailers are best for this.

Hi there I’m new to the forum and need advice on starting to haul sea containers and flatbed loads of steel sheets. So here’s the deal;First off I have 20 years experience driving Dumptrucks and a bobtail with a 5th wheel tilt deck equipment trailer locally in southern California. I have had my class A and medical for 20 years. That’s the extent of my trucking experience. I have an opportunity to haul steel for a local company and would like to give it a try but have no knowledge of container “chassis” trailers or flatbed trailers. I also am out of the loop on what trucks have this emissions deal worked out and are not going to be a lemon. I want to start as cheap as possible but don’t want a turd of a truck either. Can anyone offer advice on this? I know there’s some gray knowledge on this form, thanks in advance for any help!

 

Thanks striker! I am still trying to figure things out but I think I’m going to take everybody’s advice and stay clear of containers as much as I can. There’s a lot of bull involved from the sound of it and the pay is low so I’d much rather haul flatbed which I can use for other tasks as well. I’m leaning towards a trailer with folding ramps because I have heavy equipment that I move frequently for myself. If you have any recommendations for a trailer I’d appreciate it thanks!