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what to do with my trucks?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Breeze3, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. Jun 4, 2009 #1
    Breeze3

    Breeze3 Bobtail Member

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    Hello-

    I have 3 trucks and drivers Iam currently leasing to a small mom and pop outfit that book loads on load boards. I wanted to ask someone if I would be better off getting my own authority and booking off the boards. Or should I just lease on to which of the two companies I am currently talking to CRST Malone or Landstar. My trailiers are flat beds? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2009 #2
    PharmPhail

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    You could always do one and compare performance.

    Do you own your trailers?

    I think it would cost about 15k to get them all insured and tagged, so that's a consideration as well.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2009 #3
    Breeze3

    Breeze3 Bobtail Member

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    yes I own my own trailers well me and the bank own the whole set up!
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2009 #4
    Tired old trucker

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    I have been researching Malone and like CRST expedited they are alarmingly aggravating, I worked for expedited for a short time so I know about that mess. Landstar, I leased to them and they were wonderful, except the rates were very poor generally off of the board, I have been told that the rates and the loads are down from that even, I want to go back, but Man, there has to be some where a person can make a living and still afford to make payments and repairs on their truck!
    I am at a loss, I truly do not know which way to turn, on top of all of this I have an older truck, runs very well, as good or better than most, and nobody wants to lease it on!
     
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  7. Jun 12, 2009 #5
    TNPRIDE1066

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    Check with cardinal transportation out of coal city ,il. I worked for an o/o with 3 trucks ,and we all did good there
     
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