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Admiral Merchants, Ace Doran or Bennet

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by RERM, Apr 24, 2019.

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  1. Apr 24, 2019 #1
    RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    And yes, I know, Bennet owns Ace Doran...

    I'm finally going back to flatbed, after 5 years running cans around Chicago, I'm done....ready to get back to doing something I like...

    All three of these companies offer similar programs, except with Ace Doran, they will Lease to own a brand new flat. The other two will rent the equipment. This seems big to me as the thought of making payments on a piece of equipment I will never own seems....well, I'd rather not, but I will if I have to...(i'm also considering buying a flat outright, but external reasons, make that....not as practical in my case).
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2019 #2
    dclerici1

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    IMO, A-M is the way to go.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2019 #3
    starmac

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    I would not let the trailer deal be a deal maker, plenty of places to get trailers. I would concentrate on which one has the best program for your needs.
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2019 #4
    QuietStorm

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    When I was hauling military loads, I saw a lot of A-M.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2019 #5
    jayslone386

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    I'm with dsv now it's where I leased a truck an done paid off but I'm looking into A-M I like the 83% they offer when booking your own freight which I do quite alot over here
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2019 #6
    Espressolane

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    TSH will lease a new or used trailer. Your choice.
    Several brands to choose from.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2019 #7
    dclerici1

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    One thing you might want to investigate is that some of the “agents” for these companies also have their own fleet of trucks. Just because the companies advertise high paying, “exotic “ loads, doesn’t mean that the o.o. leased on is going to see them. Ask around some of the drivers you might see.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2019 #8
    Son

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    I leased to Admiral Merchants for a year & a half. Good company overall, laid back without the big brother feel of that Blue Star outfit. They have some decent direct customers scattered about but in the end I went back to independent authority & have no regrets. I think all 3 are top tier
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2019 #9
    JonJon78

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    How has Ace Duran been treating you?
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2019 #10
    UStrucker

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    Im in Admiral more than 5 years and dont want to go anywhere else
     
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