Flatbed or Step Deck with ramps which is better $$$

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Kenworth6969, Mar 11, 2022.

  1. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    There's tons of loads on that board that don't allow step decks. Set your search parameters to only show flatbed, and there's plenty of F, FV, FSD, and plenty of loads that specify no step decks in the notes.
     
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  3. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I’ve only pulled car haulers and 53’ flats but from what I’ve heard is that a step does better West of the Mississippi and a flat East

    Not saying either doesn’t work in the opposite areas and I do well pretty much wherever I run but that’s maybe a good rule of thumb if it’s true??
     
  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Yes, But I can count on one hand the times I've loaded off a dock.
     
  5. CAXPT

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    Yeah, but Genie/Tenex in North Bend isn't one of them, unless they're taller booms that need the lower deck to beat height, or Gwinner, either, I think.
     
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  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Both can make good money... stepdeck more oversize freight ... if ur just gonna haul regular flat freight then get a flat. If you wanna haul specialty stuff, then get a step.
     
  7. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Good point - more tall freight with a step.
     
  8. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    I've decided on 53 foot flatbed.
    More than double the amount of loads posted for flatbed than stepdeck in many markers.
    Saw many posting that said no stepdecks also.

    Rates I'm seeing dont justify the loss in volume of loads.
     
  9. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    all the good stepdeck stuff doesnt ever touch the boards
     
  10. Kenworth6969

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    All good anything doesn't touch the boards.
     
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  11. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    harder with a step tho.. not much specialized stuff that goes on a flat compared to a step
     
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