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What region is the best to live in for Flatbed Freight or Dry Van Freight?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by southerndude, Sep 27, 2012.

  1. Sep 27, 2012 #1
    southerndude

    southerndude Light Load Member

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    Ok... I have been looking all over for the answer to some questions regarding areas of the country and how those areas relate to freight. As an example... I consistently hear that getting loads (of any kind) out of Florida is hard and only cheap loads are available. So what about other states?

    What about South Carolina or North Carolina, Georgia...

    Please chime in regarding your knowledge of any particular state or region and how (and what type) of freight is available.

    In particular, because I live in SC, I would love to know what is the best and most available freight in my area as well as surrounding states.

    Thanx!
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2012 #2
    cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    i'm sure you will a whole lot of good answers. My advice would be see who's at truckstops, maybe hitting the scales. to get an ideas of whats nearby and who's hauling it. Being a fresh face, i assume you will start with a big company and freight is usually plentiful. Happy Trails
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2012 #3
    18 wheel dreaming

    18 wheel dreaming Bobtail Member

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    i you are looking for flatbed freight great lakes area is best. if you are new and live in the south btc out of memphis is a good co to start with. they are f/b co and hire right out of school. i started there and overall had a good exp.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2012 #4
    pete1

    pete1 Heavy Load Member

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    Look for a place with lots of trees. Lumber makes flatbed trailers very happy.
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2012 #5
    Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Anywhere there is a steel mill.....
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2012 #6
    KMac

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    Make a grid with I10, I20, I40, I70, and I80 running east to west and 15, I25, I35, I55, I65, I75 and I95 running north and south. If you live within amy of those blocks freight is usually.not a problem.
     
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