O/O from houston need help!

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Albramon1, Mar 10, 2015.

  1. Albramon1

    Albramon1 Bobtail Member

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    yup that's what i use
     
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  3. Aggravated Owner

    Aggravated Owner Light Load Member

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    The bottom of your sig says it all. I like it.
     
  4. Prom Night Dumpster Baby

    Prom Night Dumpster Baby Medium Load Member

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    If I need to make money in the winter I go to Texas and stay there. Took me 3 different loads to get back home! If I said my per mile avg you'd call me a liar!
     
  5. SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    I stay out of TX due to the truck volume and during the winter,,,most drivers try to stay in the warmer/dryer area's, I go north..lol
     
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  6. kepster

    kepster Bobtail Member

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    I just got mine and doing good on locals with little fuel.
    I get loads off of different ports in Houston they pay 250.00 to 300.00
    depends on how far you go most are less than 10 mls. I can do 2 and sometimes 3 depending
    on how many boats r in. The load board rates are bad right now they say in April the rates
    will better. I you need help send me a private message.
    Good luck to you.
     
  7. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    Stop moving cheap freight once you do it brokers just put you down as a cheap carrier I won't fire up my truck for less than $400!!
     
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  8. SheepDog

    SheepDog Road Train Member

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    I won't start mine for less than $500 and the reason is simple,,,, It may be a short run but unless you have done it before you don't have any idea how long it will take to get loaded and unloaded so, I won't move for less then $500, that covers a half day...lol
     
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  9. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    Locals down here don't pay that infact most pay $250/$300
     
  10. raylittlebear

    raylittlebear Light Load Member

    I drive it cause its all I know how to do and its all I want to do its in my blood and life its not my job its my lofe the companies are jobs I just do what I love to do
     
  11. Bayou Bandit

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    my home is texas too, I just got into flatbed not long ago and I'm having trouble staying loaded with decent paying loads, any suggestion on companies to contact....looking to stay in texas
     
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