What kind of loads are the most available?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Ras El, Jun 8, 2018.

  1. Ras El

    Ras El Bobtail Member

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    For a new truck company, what kind of niche market have the most availability, to keep the truck busy and money flowing? Reefer, flatbed etc?
     
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  3. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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  4. nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    I have no problem with my van or flat staying loaded.
     
  5. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    You can usually use a reefer to haul the same loads as dry van as long as weight isn't a problem with the extra weight of a reefer.
     
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    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Reefer and flat are the most common loads that I have seen. With a reefer you can haul almost anything, wether it needs temp control or not.
     
  7. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    I reviewed the load boards for the areas I wanted to run to see what was most available. In my area it seems flatbed provides the most options.
     
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  8. nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    What areas are you looking to run?
     
  9. Atlaw4u

    Atlaw4u Heavy Load Member

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    I was looking at the 4 Corners area - Durango, CO / Farmington, NM.
     
  10. Ras El

    Ras El Bobtail Member

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    So for someone starting out in the business thats going to hire a driver, do you recommend a reefer inorder to stay busy? Ive read that those can give you lots of headaches and more responsibility if carrying something temp controlled.
     
  11. Ridgeline

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    I recommend you get out on the road for a few years.

    Asking this question tells me you are clueless to what is really going on and and how to leverage your capacity to keep trucks moving.

    So my advice is to get your CDL, get hired into a company and drive.
     
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