22ft flatbed or reefer pondering

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  1. Heartsick

    Heartsick Bobtail Member

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    So I’m unsure if this is the correct spot for this question but I’m debating getting into some O/O driving either for expediting or In general

    im stuck between a 22ft reefer and a 22ft flatbed just to not be another normal van box runner, curious of everyone’s opinion on such things in relation to loads and frequency

    Thanks In advance, feel free to roast
     
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  3. Kshaw0960

    Kshaw0960 Road Train Member

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    I think it’s a terrible idea.

    That said, I used to work for a company in Maine that had weekly delivery of a liquid compound that could not get cold. So in the winter it would ship via reefer box truck. The guy was an owner operator and did such good service they decided to keep him even during the summer with a contract.

    I guess if you try hard enough and smart enough anything could work. But it’s going to be a battle.
     
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  4. Heartsick

    Heartsick Bobtail Member

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    thats fair lol but interesting anecdote

    its meant to start kinda as a "side gig/hustle" along with my normal driving job until it has better fruition
     
  5. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    My guess?
    You’d go broke with that unless you had a very specific customer
    I’d go as big as you can
    Don’t be intimidated by a trailer length
    I’m almost 80’. Never measured. Could be a bit more but I can tell you I can put this rig in places that I can’t put a Ford Escort
     
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