HELP Any Leads on a Flatbed 48ft AND load advice

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Rich_Trucking, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. Rich_Trucking

    Rich_Trucking Light Load Member

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    Hello Everybody?

    I'm buying my first trailer.
    Looking at 48x102 (Spread Axle preferred) Flatbed, Aluminum trailers look better and are lighter.
    Initially I wanted to buy one from Extra Lea5e but they no longer sell flatbeds, instead they are refurbishing them.
    I am located near Sacramento Ca, but can travel to nearby states if its a good deal?
    IS it possible to get a decent newer trailer for 10K cash?
    Where can i get the best deal if i want to buy one with cash.

    Anyone from CA, i would like to also know how the rates are and which lines are most profitable,

    I know the onion season is coming up soon, Have you hauled onions? to where? profitable?

    Coming back into CA. I am currently pulling a dry van and the rates are in the toilet coming back into CA, but how is it with Flatbeds?


    THANKS IN ADVANCE
     
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  3. Voltrucker

    Voltrucker Medium Load Member

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  4. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    That trailer won't/isn't legal to run in CA based in Kingpin to rear axle length. Also, be careful with your 48' trailer if you are going to plan on hauling lumber from the north coast, as a number of the mills can only be accessed from CA routes which are restricted to 65' overall length.
     
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