Montana hay to Oklahoma

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by bigskydoc, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. bigskydoc

    bigskydoc Bobtail Member

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    We want to send hay to help the desperate ranchers in Oklahoma. What's the best way to find haulers looking for loads going back that can make it affordable for the ranchers? We normally sell our hay in Montana but want to help them. Ideas truckers?
     
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  3. the gambler

    the gambler Medium Load Member

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    Just don't expect to get it hauled cheaper because they are looking for a load back. They will be looking for a rate comparable to what they hauled up there for, just because it's a back haul doesn't make a reason to haul it cheaper.

    For finding trucking companies in your area just look in the yellow pages give them a call and let them know how many loads you have and I am sure the would be happy to give you a free quote.
     
  4. WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    You can do like the people in North Dakota do... post up ads on the tack boards at truck stops. I didn't haul any hay out of there, but I forwarded the number to my employer for future reference. There's also Craigslist, don't forget. And pass the word on to a couple of drivers. Even if they don't haul any themselves, they might pass the contact info onto someone who will.
     
  5. Union Jack

    Union Jack Bobtail Member

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    Whatever brokers they are using to haul the drilling mud out of Greybull.

    Those guys pay .90 a mile for 48k load. Pay .95 a mile coming out of Montana and you'll have guys beating down your door.

    Seriously.

    Contact a broker and tell them what you are willing to pay and they will find some desperate sucker... er Trucker who is stuck in Montana and needs a backload. There are plenty... Not many choices for loads out of Montana.
     
  6. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    What part of Montana? Anywhere near Billings?

    The Plentywood area of Montana also needs hay in the worse way.
     
  7. bigskydoc

    bigskydoc Bobtail Member

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    How would I find a broker that deals with that area?
     
  8. bigskydoc

    bigskydoc Bobtail Member

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    We are in Belgrade, MT and have 400 tons of perfect alfalfa/grass hay.
     
  9. the gambler

    the gambler Medium Load Member

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    The brokers don't have to be in your area, the will find you trucks.
     
  10. osokusmc

    osokusmc Light Load Member

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    Round bales or big squares?
     
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