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Bobtailing 2K miles. Any advice?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Crazy Alex, Jan 20, 2015.

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  1. Jan 20, 2015 #11
    Crazy Alex

    Crazy Alex Light Load Member

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    I'm getting my own trailer…it's a beauty!
     
    Crazy Alex, Jan 20, 2015
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  3. Jan 20, 2015 #12
    Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    Wow yea no way I am going that far for free...
     
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  4. Jan 20, 2015 #13
    lasvegasmover

    lasvegasmover Bobtail Member

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    must be a beauty going that far
     
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  5. Jan 20, 2015 #14
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    I couldn't find a power only within 300 miles when I went and got my trailer. I only had to bobtail 350 miles though.
     
    rollin coal, Jan 20, 2015
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  7. Jan 20, 2015 #15
    Ezrider_48501

    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    i hope you are taking a southern route. driving bobtail can be a bit sketcy in the rain. down right scary in snow and ice
     
    Ezrider_48501, Jan 20, 2015
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  8. Jan 20, 2015 #16
    Crazy Alex

    Crazy Alex Light Load Member

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    I have 2 choises: I-80 or I-90….they are pretty similar ,weather wise, at this time of year,I-90 is more stable,I think...
     
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  9. Jan 20, 2015 #17
    Arielit0oo

    Arielit0oo Light Load Member

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    i-90 def is. Of course you'll have the mountain passes in MT/ID if you're coming that far and coming into West WA.
     
    Arielit0oo, Jan 20, 2015
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  10. Jan 20, 2015 #18
    K-Jack

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    Have your dispatch get in touch with Powersource Transportation in Indiana - they specialize in moving trailers all over.
    Might be worth the call to see if they have something they can broker to your company.
     
    K-Jack, Jan 20, 2015
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  11. Jan 20, 2015 #19
    kona911

    kona911 Light Load Member

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    Bobtailing across the country is great! I did it last year from California to louisville, ky. You will have three days of being able to flip u-turns anytime you want, no worry about where you're going to park and great fuel mileage. Enjoy the ride!
     
    kona911, Jan 20, 2015
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  12. Jan 20, 2015 #20
    Allow Me.

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    Curious……what kind of power unit you driving ? Hope it ain't a cab-over !
     
    Allow Me., Jan 20, 2015
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