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pros and cons of cans on a step deck or flat bed

Discussion in 'Intermodal Trucking Forum' started by Nelms, Aug 30, 2014.

  1. Aug 30, 2014 #1
    Nelms

    Nelms Bobtail Member

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    I know you can get can locks on both but does it make it better to haul them this way or just use there chassis?
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2014 #2
    281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    easier to secure, if you haul a lot of containers , once you have one w can locks, youll hate going to a trailer w out em.
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2014 #3
    baha

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    Using the stepdeck type you can haul newer hicube boxes that cant be set on flatbed trailers?
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2014 #4
    Nelms

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    How much more are the loads paying with own authority and a step vs leased on and pulling crappie trailers?
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2014 #5
    ContainerMan

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    High Cubes can be moved on flat beds...just watch your clearance.
     
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  8. Sep 13, 2014 #6
    striker

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    this is true, like the 40' hi cube I once hauled on a regular flat, didn't realize I was over 14' tall, until tried to go under a 14' bridge.....didn't fit
     
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  9. Sep 15, 2014 #7
    Pool6710

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    Not amazing, pays just like most van freight. The chassis arnt that junk but If you pull a bad chassis that's your own stupidity. I get 70% where I'm at and I see what they get for a rate. That 30% would just cover my insurance if I got it myself. Much better to lease onto somebody and have them find you loads. Most companies are booked weeks out where I'm at.
     
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