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Guess im a flatbedder now!

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Simplespeed, Feb 15, 2020.

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  1. Feb 19, 2020 #51
    MACK E-6

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    Sounds like my truck being allergic to Washington D.C. :biggrin_25523:
     
    MACK E-6, Feb 19, 2020
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  3. Feb 21, 2020 #52
    Simplespeed

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    Welp, guess I am NOT a flatbedder anymore. Last flatbed load was monday. I been pulling ######## containters all week locally. And by locally i mean 20 miles is the furthest. Getting close to losing my truck. Any flatbed company recomendations in the Houston area?
     
    Simplespeed, Feb 21, 2020
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  4. Feb 21, 2020 #53
    PoleCrusher

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    I've seen quite a few ads for flatbed work in the oilfields down there lately.
     
    PoleCrusher, Feb 21, 2020
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  5. Feb 21, 2020 #54
    Simplespeed

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    It's crossed my mind but i would most likely have to move my family to midland/odessa. My wife works full time and has worked herself into her salary so moving would be a big hit. I have thought about it though.
     
    Simplespeed, Feb 21, 2020
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  7. Feb 21, 2020 #55
    FoolsErrand

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    Nevermind im an idiot.
     
    FoolsErrand, Feb 21, 2020
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  8. Feb 21, 2020 #56
    FoolsErrand

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    Look at getting yourself a 40ft or so flat with a moffet and deliver brick, block, lumber, shingles, septic tanks and building stone to jobsites. You can be local, home every evening and pretty cheap intrastate insurance with no mc# or logs (i think)
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2020 #57
    mc8541ss

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    Double check to see if it’s welded. One of my trucks is a t680 that when first looking thought that airline connector was welded, upon further inspection their is a clamp that has one bolt and you can loose it and slide it frontwards or backwards. May have to cut a couple of zip ties to free the airlines from the harness in the frame.
     
    mc8541ss, Feb 22, 2020
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  10. Feb 22, 2020 #58
    Simplespeed

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    That is exactly what i did. I slid it forward a few inches and the box i got from harbor freight fits well behind it. The new problem is that the trailer brushes the air lines when turning. So, i gotta figure that out now. I'll snap a pic when i get to the truck today.
     
    Simplespeed, Feb 22, 2020
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  11. Feb 22, 2020 #59
    Simplespeed

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    I woukd like to get the air hoses mounted somewhere else like a freightliner has them mounted under the cab. At least until i can get a headache rack, more catwalk decking and a nicer air line box and pogo stick.
     
    Simplespeed, Feb 22, 2020
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  12. Feb 22, 2020 #60
    Simplespeed

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    I wonder if 90° elbows coming straight off the box would work if if it would restrict airflow. It would point the hoses out of the way of the trailer.
     
    Simplespeed, Feb 22, 2020
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