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step deck vs car hauler

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by pavrom, Oct 31, 2017.

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  1. Oct 31, 2017 #11
    pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    i know real world numbers and when i talk to flat bedders some of them telling me 4-5 per mile but when i ask about deadhead miles - lot of people don't count them
    in my route i have very few empty miles at all , pretty much i start loading cars in 15-20 miles away from my drop off and work my way toward home
     
    pavrom, Oct 31, 2017
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  3. Oct 31, 2017 #12
    strollinruss

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    We shoot for 2per running mile but it's around 1.70 more often than not.
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2017 #13
    johnnyman1099

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    The biggest drawback with auto hauling is needing a dispatcher even for one truck. Self dispatch, driving, loading, unloading, ratesheets, all by yourself is illegal and dangerous. Elog will really hurt.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2017 #14
    Tug Toy

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    Why is self dispatch illegal?
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2017 #15
    johnnyman1099

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    Self dispatch is illegal when you are browing loads and driving, and calling on loads while driving. When i was hauling cars, filling up my truck usually take a few brokers and i wasted a lot of time finding loads.
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2017 #16
    Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    You don't have to do that stuff while driving do you? So, not really illegal to "self dispatch" then. I have done some self dispatch and been totally legal.

    Wow, you scared me a little?!?! Thought maybe I missed a chapter in the book?
     
    Tug Toy, Nov 1, 2017
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