We're going all 53's. Believe our "newest" 48's are approaching 5+ years old.
The reason? Rather have and not need than need and not have. The weight difference between the two is marginal and after a month you don't even notice the 5' of tail swing on the back.
Simple questions?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by cool7035, Dec 30, 2017.
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Most of the company's running 53's are not running ltl freight though. I would almost bet they are not even getting a premium for the longer trailers.
53' long skin cart.
Ltl loads
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I haul mainly equipment and machinery,.. so no,.. my 53's are not utilizing all of the deck space all of the time. How ever there are certain machines and/or combination of machines where the 53' becomes a necessity.
I have the 53's because when it comes to being versatile,.. it is better to have and not need, than to need and not have. The same reason I have 6 sets of coil racks when I dont do that many coils. I have 4 pipe stakes that I might use once a year,.. if that. I have 20 30' chains and 24 binders. Extra ratchet straps, cargo blankets, tarps,.. extra battery operated beacon lights, flags and banners,.. etc etc. You never know when you will need it.
Its there to cover my bases. When a broker calls and asks if I can cover the load,.. 99% of the time,.. the answer is yes,.. yes I can. I'm not stuck looking for a load wasting time. Keeping the wheels rolling = money.
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Here ya go,.. all that open space. LOL
HurstLast edited: Jan 1, 2018
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That's all I need. Stretch my chassis 30" and sitck a 53' flat back there...
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Why worry about what everyone else is running. Buy what fits your operation and relax.
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I have a 48' and will probly keep it till the wheels fall off. I stay plenty busy in my lanes.
However if I bought a NEW one (price of used ones is stupid) it would be a 53' without question. There are enough 53' trailer ONLY loads out there to warant it.
However, it is not worth the cost to CHANGE what I currently have just for those loads. Most 53' spreads have the same axle locations as a 48' so the only thing that changes is the tail swing and maybe a few hundred lbs.cool7035 Thanks this.
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