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Flats, Refers, or Vans ect..which is best for O/O?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Working Class Patriot, Jan 18, 2008.

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  1. Jan 19, 2008 #21
    Working Class Patriot

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    Ok, I'm looking on the Truck Paper at Flats. Now here comes more pesky questions for you vets.
    What length of trailer do most of you pull? I see flats from 24' to 45'. Do brokers ask for specific lengths or width for that matter ? I see 96' and 104" widths. My experience with working low-sides is that most brokers or companies look for trailers over 30' but not greater than 34'. Looking at flats is a little more info to absorb. Also I have seen a lot of good used trailers advertised, any thoughts on/or problems buying used trailers? (other then the: Do MY Due Diligence)

    What other criteria should I look for when shopping for a Flat?


    Again, thank you for responding to my "rookie" questions:biggrin_25519:
     
    Working Class Patriot, Jan 19, 2008
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  3. Jan 19, 2008 #22
    Working Class Patriot

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    96" not 96':!:
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2008 #23
    Big "A"

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    My Uncal has 3 bull wagon, it pay about $3.15 a mile : drawbacks are loadin to get weight right, thats means u in the wagon with the cows puting them were u want them slopin in cow S### & piss getting it all over u, then worring about killing them on the trip. hard to get back haul unless u get hook up with some hay hauls witch u have too hand load every bit of it. running 20-26 hrs out there, with no sleep. but the money's good ,real good if u get a good back haul-
     
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  5. Jan 19, 2008 #24
    Working Class Patriot

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    Well at this point, I'm leaning towards flats.
     
    Working Class Patriot, Jan 19, 2008
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  7. Jan 19, 2008 #25
    Brickman

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    With a flat you want a 48' 102''! Get the lightest weight you can afford. Meaning aluminum if you can afford it.


    I learned this next little tip from a man I respect. He's been driving far longer than me, and has been successful in it.
    If you buy a step deck DO NOT BUY A 48' what happens is you have a 40' bottom and 8' upper and for some reason those ride extremely rough. Go with a 51' that way you have a 10' uppper and the ride is MUCH better.
    Some of the 48' steps have a 38' lower and 10' upper but the draw back to that is you cannot haul a loaded 40' container with 2' flapping in the breaze. Gooberment regs.
     
    Brickman, Jan 19, 2008
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