System transport

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by hot.hogs, Apr 7, 2017.

  1. hot.hogs

    hot.hogs Bobtail Member

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    Did a search and didnt see too much recent info. Before I call and get the standard recruiter bs how is it to work for them? Im specifically looking at their maxi 8 axle fleet. whats the expected time out on the road? Ive got flatbed experience just no real heavy haul. any info is greatly appreciated!
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Only second hand info. Talked to a guy that said he ran a lot, kind of a Phoenix to LA to the Northwest back to Phoenix.

    Said he didn't like getting all dirty from the tarps???? Reason he left.
     
  4. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Lots of info here on them. You will get a T800 kw with a 10 speed if its an older truck or an auto if its a newer one. Its not really heavy haul per say. Just heavy freight. You're probably used to 45k loads here you will be 60-67k loads. Home weekly for resets, some type of sliding pay scale. This is just what little I know as Im a JJW driver (tanker side of TSI) we run regional which is what the maxi fleet is as well.
     
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  6. hot.hogs

    hot.hogs Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, yeah just after I started this thread did I finally see that thread thats been going already. Ive been a local driver for the most part since I got my license 6 years ago and recently moved to the PNW for family and am officially tired of the local driving BS. getting dirty is not an issue, ive been in trash for the past few years. before that I was driving for a farm that did oversize loads of hay during the winter. No issues in the flatbed world.
     
  7. Chinatown

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    Check Lone Star Transportation in Ft. Worth.
    "With 1,500 specialized open-deck trailers and nearly 500 tractors, the company is known for the time-sensitive transportation of wind turbines and blades, aerospace parts, building and construction materials, oil and gas equipment, heavy equipment and large logistical projects. Lone Star is capable of managing all modes of transportation, including air, ocean, and rail carriers, so Lone Star Transportation customers experience the ease of seamless transportation, regardless of origin, destination, or size of shipment."
     
  8. Chinatown

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    OK, Pacific Northwest; check Leavitt's Freight Service since you want oversize flatbedding.
     
  9. hot.hogs

    hot.hogs Bobtail Member

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    Thanks I'll check them out. Oversize isnt a requirement, its just anther qualification. Im just done dealing with residential areas and the associated bs that comes with driving in them all the time. Ready to hit the regional road so to speak.
     
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  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Jones Bros. Trucking in Missoula,Montana hires in your area.
     
  11. Roberts450

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    What part of the northwest you live in?
     
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