Reefer or van or flatbed

I would think flatbed, Especially over dimensional loads?

 

Post on the owner-operator thread and probably get better advice.

 

I pull reefer, but I'm a company driver. I would think a lot of your decision would depend on where you live, or where you plan to run. That said, If *I* were going to buy my truck and trailer, I would likely do reefer just because I would *think* the rates are better than dry. But again, I've never owned a truck so take what I think with a grain of salt.

I know I would NOT do flatbed. Forget rates, I hated flatbed, especially those tarps. If I never see another tarp in my life, it'll be too soon. lol

 

Look at companies like Trailer Transit Inc.

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You would already know if your flatbeder. There was no question for me. I just knew I was going flat!!! No way I'd do refer.

 

Mine and your responses are a perfect example of why you have to learn to take information but, ultimately, you have make your own decisions based on your own likes and dislikes.