Good or bad idea to rent my trailer out? How much do I charge?

There's a need for flatbed rentals to those just starting out. Most leasing companies won't deal with a new business or for just one trailer. I tried for months to find a rental in my area to no avail. If you chose to rent it out make sure the renter insures the trailer.

 

Hale wouldn't rent you a trailer?? Some of the trucks I see pulling Hale trailers that surprises me.

 

That was the first place I tried. Blamed not being in business for 2 years being the reason.

 

Wow. I didn't know that. I knew alot of places had that rule for a Tractor... didn't know it was the same for a trailer.

 

I also tried Xtra and they wouldn't even consider me since I only wanted one trailer.

 

Seems crazy. As long as your all set up you'd think it wouldn't matter.

 

Xtra, star, locals won't touch me bc I'm not a corporation with 3 or more trucks...

 

That just sucks. We used to use Hale alot when I was at Coastal crane and D&R (which are one and the same now) usually decent equipment. Shame they won't work with y'all. It'd be nice if someone would start a trailer pool for guys in y'all's situation.

 

No problem here. Buying one is the better option for me anyway...their loss.

 

Good deal...and it is their loss for sure!