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hauling plants in dry van advice

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by shawn_ca, Sep 19, 2012.

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  1. Sep 19, 2012 #1
    shawn_ca

    shawn_ca Light Load Member

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    hi guys,

    I'm getting a contract from a shipper (Nursery) on weekly basis to haul plants, in dry van. I have 53 dry van with logistics post,air ride.

    The shipper told me i need a van with build wooden deck ?

    What does that really mean or what does it require to convert regular dry van to haul plants.


    Thanks
     
    shawn_ca, Sep 19, 2012
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  3. Sep 19, 2012 #2
    MNdriver

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    it needs a wood floor.
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2012 #3
    shawn_ca

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    Yes mine does have a wood floor, and logistics post i can use straps , but i didn't get the part why wooden deck , maybe a second deck .?i'm check with them again
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2012 #4
    Jbkrash

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    Not experienced in this but from what I've seen plants are on metal rolling shelves / racks. They may want to nail 2x4's into the floor as blocks to stop them from rolling around? Just my thoughts.
     
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  7. Sep 19, 2012 #5
    Allow Me.

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    Not all plants are 9' tall, right ? You will be double stacking a lot of them inside the trailer, so need to be able to use plywood sheeting as shelving.
     
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  8. Sep 19, 2012 #6
    Okieron

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    I have hauled them before. it was just a wood floor so they could lock the racks in. Like someone else said. Now with a contract like that they may want more. why not ask them what they want ?
     
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  9. Sep 19, 2012 #7
    OldDude50

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    Worked in a Lowes in receiving for a short time, the plants that were shipped in typically were on 8' rolling racks secured w/ load locks. If they were individual plants they were normally just stacked on pallets on the floor, shored w/ 2x4's. Probably why they want you to have a wood deck.
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2012 #8
    Emulsified

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    My company hauls plants in reefer trailers all the time (in season). Don't run reefer of course. Just use load locks. Ask the shipper why they want wood floors?
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2012 #9
    123456

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    They want a deck, not a floor !!!

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  12. Sep 19, 2012 #10
    shawn_ca

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    I think is probably what they want, since she said a wooden deck. Anyhow i'm heading over there tomorrow and will know the details. Thanks
     
    shawn_ca, Sep 19, 2012
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    123456 Thanks this.
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