Questions on flatbedding
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by newly crusin, Jun 19, 2010.
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Thanks all for the input.......
considering doing refer/dry van mostly in the winter,
then flat's mostly during spring/summer/fall.....
As I said before, seeking another avenue to make $ in this business..........
crusin -
I wouldn't even get out of bed for that rate...
Not in my world...
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Hey blackW900 what is the lowest you will accept a load at?
Come on now the snow is an awesome thing and rain psh thats why we have gore tex and rubber rain pants. -
Not less than $2.00 a mile and lately I've been in the $2.50 to $3.00 range.
If they offer less...I'll sit and wait for something better and usually they will call me back a little later and meet my rate. -
For all your flatbed securement questions: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/safety-initiatives/cargo/cs-manual.htm
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The lesson here is a simple one.........
DON'T HAUL CHEAP FREIGHT. -
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bamanation said: ↑Just my two cents. I do flats and get paid percentage. The rates are up due to demand. If you really want to get into flatbed whatever you do make the move at the beginning of Feburary. It will start to slow down around Labor day then get real slow through the winter. Then come Feb everyone wants to order a flatbed all at once. If your going to have your own contracts with different companies you may stay very busy in the winter. I personally would wait until the first of the year. As far as load securement you could probably find a load securement book through JJ Kelly or something company of that nature.Click to expand...
I have been doing flatbeds for 3.5 months now. I am with Maverick and they are excellent. I would not recommend learning from a book. I would get someone to show you the proper way. Way to serious to take lightly.
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