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Spring ride for general freight?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 86scotty, Jul 2, 2025.

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  1. Jul 2, 2025 #1
    86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    I had a spring ride trailer for a few months when I first started. I remember not loving the ride compared to my Great Dane I bought after.

    My 'nice' Great Dane I've run for 8 years is aged out and worn out. What are the disadavantages of a spring ride trailer for general freight?

    I bid my own freight and generally haul light but occasionally haul to scale on short runs now and then.

    Anything I am I going to hate? This is a possible long term rental, NOT a buy. I don't think I would buy a spring ride.
     
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  3. Jul 2, 2025 #2
    rollin coal

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    Nothing wrong with spring ride. Heavier rides better. Empty and light bounces around but I hardly notice a difference in the overall ride to be honest.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2025 #3
    Eddiec

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    I have never had any issues with spring ride trailers - Dry and Reefer
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2025 #4
    Lazer

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    I drove LTL linehaul for over a decade, that employer at the time had a mix of trailers; spring ride/air ride, swing doors/roll up, with the exception of -20 degree winter weather and a light or empty trailer, there was not much difference.
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2025 #5
    86scotty

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    I'm taking delivery next week of a 2017 Wabash spring ride. Month to month rental. We'll see how it goes. Trailer looks really clean.
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2025 #6
    Chinatown

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    I remember one load, the shipper sent someone out to ensure the trailer is air ride. It was not, so they wouldn't load it. It was a load of computers.
     
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  9. Jul 3, 2025 #7
    Ruthless

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    What kinda monthly $?
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2025 #8
    Rideandrepair

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    One advantage is simplicity.
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2025 #9
    86scotty

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    $350 and they are clean. Cheaper than I've seen anywhere. I've read the contract, no surprises. $1k refundable security deposit, small cleaning fee, typical charges for brake/tire wear.
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2025 #10
    MACK E-6

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    I’m surprised they knew what they looking at to tell the difference.
     
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