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Would You do this load ?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mhyn, May 31, 2019.

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  1. May 31, 2019 #1
    mhyn

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    Broker emailed and offered a load from Blythe, CA to Arvin, CA. $600 for 330 miles. They need 53 or 48 dry van only. Look at the load info:

    ***LOOSE LOAD OF GYPSUM THAT IS FLOOR LOADED ON SCALES AT THE MINE. LOAD TIME LESS THAN 30 MINUTES**

    **TRAILER IS TILTED TO DUMP LOOSE MATERIAL FROM TRAILER AND FREE WASH OUT PROVIDED** UNLOAD TIME LESS THAN 30 MINUTES.

    o_O
     
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  3. May 31, 2019 #2
    Midnightrider909

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    I would if I were already at Blythe and lived in Arvin.
     
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  4. May 31, 2019 #3
    mhyn

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    I will be in Blythe and Arvin is 60 miles from my parking. I worry that gypsum will stay in floor and wall gaps.
     
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  5. May 31, 2019 #4
    Ridlingdj

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    No gypsum is the main ingredient for alot of fertilizer and is very corrosive and will rust you trailer if not careful
     
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  7. May 31, 2019 #5
    peterbilt_2005

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    goto to store buy some powered sugar throw it at a wall inside your trailer and try and get it cleaned up.

    thats raw gypsum for ya
     
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  8. May 31, 2019 #6
    skellr

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    Not going to just deliver it and find another load right away. Even if it was in super sacks it's going to leave a mess...

    Is it worth turning around (DH) to pick up another and do it again? I think they are just looking for someone to do it cheaper than a "local on a budget".
     
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  9. May 31, 2019 #7
    Tombstone69

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    If they lined the inside with plastic I'd do it,otherwise I'd pass.
     
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  10. May 31, 2019 #8
    mhyn

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    What if some gypsum will go inside of wall through etrak openings of posts , get wet and stay there. Concrete Walls.
     
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  11. May 31, 2019 #9
    x1Heavy

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    Nope.
     
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  12. May 31, 2019 #10
    Tb0n3

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    The rate seems pretty bad.
     
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