Thinking of expanding from dump trucks into hot shots

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by lsutigers, Jun 7, 2017.

  1. lsutigers

    lsutigers Bobtail Member

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    thinking of expanding my trucking company which is dump truscks to hot shot!!
    wondering what you would prefer and why
    Dodge4500 flat bed 11" with goose neck
    F450 !!' with goose neck
    both 17 models
     
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  3. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    Me personally I'd go with Dodge/Ram. As far as that 11' bed though, how long of a trailer do you plan on pulling? Just want to make sure you're aware of truck/trailer combination length law. Any truck with a bed pulling a trailer cannot exceed 65' in total length.
     
  4. o/otony

    o/otony Light Load Member

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    dodge, where in louisiana?
     
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