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Empty flatbed from Houston to Arizona, any way I can make some $$?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by BEETR00T, Aug 18, 2012.

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  1. Aug 18, 2012 #1
    BEETR00T

    BEETR00T Bobtail Member

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    I'm not sure if this is the place to ask, but I'm going to be driving from Houston to Phoenix next weekend with an empty flatbed trailer. It's a trailer rated for 24,000 lbs that I'm towing with a Chevy duramax dually.

    Seems like a waste of an empty trailer, is there a place I can go to offer my services? This is just my personal vehicle and a rented trailer.

    Thanks!
     
    BEETR00T, Aug 18, 2012
    BEETR00T, Aug 18, 2012
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  3. Aug 18, 2012 #2
    Cluck Cluck

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    Unless you have authority, etc it's illegal
     
    Cluck Cluck, Aug 18, 2012
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  4. Aug 18, 2012 #3
    SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Legally you can't haul anything. And trust me, the TX and AZ DOT will make sure you are not.
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2012 #4
    FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

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    Instead of making EXTRA $$$$ it will cost you EXTRA $$$ :)
     
    FLATBED, Aug 18, 2012
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  7. Aug 18, 2012 #5
    BEETR00T

    BEETR00T Bobtail Member

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    Well that sucks.
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2012 #6
    FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

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    Sorry no part time freight hauling
     
    FLATBED, Aug 18, 2012
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  9. Aug 18, 2012 #7
    Cluck Cluck

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    If you're curious you can research the cost involved in maintaining authority, Taxes, equipment,cargo insurance liability insurance fuel taxes road use taxes
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2012 #8
    snowwy

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    i didn't think texas had a dot. i hve yet to see anything open down there. cept for the one south of dallas
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2012 #9
    Oilpatchtrucker

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    try looking on craigslist or kajiji to see if some one wants thier antique car moved.. then you say you are doing it for a buddy but get the guy to sign off saying you aint resoncible for anything.. thats all i can think off
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2012 #10
    SHC

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    They have DOT and they are no joke... they just don't use the weigh stations really. They usually sit on the side of the shoulder and look for big trucks
     
    SHC, Aug 18, 2012
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