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Best Place For A Flatbed?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by WCM, Aug 12, 2011.

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  1. Aug 12, 2011 #1
    WCM

    WCM Light Load Member

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    Thinking of buying my own TRL and going flatbed!! Where to go? No forced loads! I live in Columbus Ohio.
     
    WCM, Aug 12, 2011
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  3. Aug 12, 2011 #2
    WCM

    WCM Light Load Member

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    Anybody have the input I need?
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2011 #3
    BigBadBill

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    Why not independent? You live in a strong part of the country for flatbeds.

    I don't think you can really ever have no forced dispatch. Maybe not said but turn down a couple loads that they need covered and you are pushed to the bottom of the list.
     
    BigBadBill, Aug 12, 2011
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  5. Aug 12, 2011 #4
    WCM

    WCM Light Load Member

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    I'm independent, thinking about buying a trl but not sure who to lease it on with? Did flatbed back in the mid 80"s so I'm rusty on the chaining down part of it. Hauling containers as of now.
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2011 #5
    BigJohn54

    BigJohn54 Gone, but NEVER forgotten

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    So you have your own authority, apportioned plates and insurance already?
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2011 #6
    The Admiral

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    There is Admiral Merchants. $.0375% advance on loads. 75% of 100% No fuel tax. Trans Flo the Bill of lading and delivery reciept in you get paid right now. Or mail it and wait on your money,your choice. As good as any that are out here today.
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2011 #7
    WCM

    WCM Light Load Member

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    Did I say I had my own authority? NO I DON'T!! Do I have my own plate? YES!! Insurance!! YES.
     
    WCM, Aug 12, 2011
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  10. Aug 12, 2011 #8
    jmcclelland2004

    jmcclelland2004 Light Load Member

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    That seemed kind of rude for someone trying to help. I would just get my authority if you have your own trailer might as well.
     
    jmcclelland2004, Aug 12, 2011
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    BigJohn54 and Hanadarko Thank this.
  11. Aug 12, 2011 #9
    q in sac

    q in sac Light Load Member

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    I hope u have a business plan established first. Good to hear that u have truck, plates and insurance. U need a framework to build on. Then look for a company to lease on.
     
    q in sac, Aug 12, 2011
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  12. Aug 12, 2011 #10
    WCM

    WCM Light Load Member

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    This has gone way south. I've been a O/O since 1979 and I'm just asking does anybody know a good company to put on a flatbed in the state of OHIO. Columbus Ohio. I don't need any frame work or my own rights.
     
    WCM, Aug 12, 2011
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