or do you prefer to find multiple partials? Is it easier for you to stack multiple partials and get a better per mile rate than one full load?
Do you try and fill your trailer with one load?
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by rccarlson22, Dec 13, 2019.
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I'm a flatbedder but I much prefer 1 stop especially on tarp loads.
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I don't see how you can get a better rate when you consider the amount of time involved in multiple stops. Not to mention the out of route miles.
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Over the long haul it could be better milage pay if your stops line up half decent but it's more hassle than it's worth in my opinion. I would rather be able to unload and reload in the same day
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I am not afraid to load multipule. However the more haul miles involved for one load only to one delivery only is the most efficient form.
I used to run the NE with up to 40 stops and it would take me a week to get rid of them all 24/7 a long time ago and the money isnt that different. So I moved on. If I am going to spend 5 days knocking around, might as well load me in Yakima WA with onions (One of my favorite long haul shippers) and go to downtown Boston Market with it about 3000 miles in 6 days or less. Depending on weather in winter. A little over 4 in summer. (Back then long before computer anything)Lite bug Thanks this. -
I’m just curious if anyone’s main strategy is to stack partials because they can more easily get the per mile rate up that wayD.Tibbitt Thanks this. -
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Outside of hotshots, I did notice that the Chicagoland flatbed/stepdeck outfits seem to rely on partials entirely. We had a guy talking about his experience and the Eastern European dispatch seemed to entirely line up partials.
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Amen brother, that’s good that you set yourself up for success by paying off your debts.
My goal is to get to a point where I don’t NEED to use load boards they would be supplementary. Definitely going to put in the hours, miles and time away from home to establish that reputation like you did.
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I’ve heard some entertaining stories about the Chicago market/the Eastern Europeans...
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