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Your empty weight?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Doing_flatbed_nc, Jan 11, 2018.

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  1. Jan 12, 2018 #11
    Doing_flatbed_nc

    Doing_flatbed_nc Medium Load Member

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    Isn't it dumb. The heavy freight is the cheapest freight.

    Hauled a load of industrial pump fittings today @40k for $500- 30 miles.

    A load of 48k lumber going 150 miles pays $325.
     
    Doing_flatbed_nc, Jan 12, 2018
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  3. Jan 13, 2018 #12
    Highway Sailor

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    2005 W9 72" sleeper with 48/102 steel combo flatbed trailer, 1/4 tank (75 gal) 33,500 scaled out empty yesterday
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2018 #13
    nightgunner

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    '02 Classic with '07 Wabash 48x102 combo and full tanks (220 gallons): 30,520
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2018 #14
    m16ty

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    Depends on what it’s hooked to but our W9 daycab hooked to the trailer it normally pulls (50T Talbert), it’s 46k empty.
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2018 #15
    jamespmack

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    2000 classic 58" bunk with 42 foot fruehauf steel alum combo with sides 120 gal fuel
    29,050lbs

    Same truck 2017 wilson hopper spring ride, 120 gal of fuel. 26,300lbs
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2018 #16
    whoopNride

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    There are some knuckleheads in my area that haul lumber/plywood 100 miles and deadhead back everyday for $325. And TARP it if it's raining!! For no extra money... tarping is included in the rate. SMH and laugh!!!
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2018 #17
    Doing_flatbed_nc

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    Those are the loads on my broker's e-mail list: 150 miles, crossing scales/ state lines with 48,000 pounds- keep dry. $325.

    My favorite is 200+ miles, over Black Mountain into the hills, 48k, must tarp, appointment required at shipper and receiver, $450. Just take my money, I don't need it.
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2018 #18
    Ruthless

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    Did you buy your curtainside with the intention of doing this kind of work?
    Sounds like you'd be better off finding a better place to get freight from.
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2018 #19
    Doing_flatbed_nc

    Doing_flatbed_nc Medium Load Member

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    No.

    I did not plan on hauling just lumber.

    I have one broker who told me how awesome his loads were and how he could always keep me loaded. He put me on his e-mail list and gave me a few good loads then started pushing out his regular lumber loads.

    I'm trying out a dispatch service right now. So far, it's ok. Lighter loads and better pay.

    We'll see how it goes.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2018 #20
    stayinback

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    2001 Ford 2015 48' combo-all gear 29800 full tanks
    1986 Pete 362 1996 Utility all steel with chains 48'- 31,650 Full tanks
     
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