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Best hot shot trailer? Length? GVWR? Brand? Options?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by KinkadeIN, Jan 2, 2014.

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  1. Jan 2, 2014 #11
    KinkadeIN

    KinkadeIN Bobtail Member

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    Are torque tubes a good thing or not so much? I really don't see a major benefit to it and adds close to 500 pounds depending on the length of the trailer.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 2, 2014
    KinkadeIN, Jan 2, 2014
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  3. Jan 2, 2014 #12
    IAHawkeyeDriver

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    You got the right idea there... I use the flip up ramps...25ft plus 5ft dove tail...flip up ramps that give you a total of 30ft of deck...Pop up centers are OK but I have had problems with the pop ups breaking welds. I have 2 that have done that now so I'm switching over to the 3 ramp as I bring more trailers into my leasing fleet.
     
    IAHawkeyeDriver, Jan 2, 2014
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  4. Jan 2, 2014 #13
    KinkadeIN

    KinkadeIN Bobtail Member

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    If I jumped up to an F450 I could squeeze on about 16k of cargo conservatively. with a 35' trailer weighing in around 8500 pounds.
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 2, 2014
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  5. Jan 2, 2014 #14
    chalupa

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    Out of my league there bud..... I just did what I always do.....sought out an expert and took good notes. We walked his trailer and as he talked, I wrote......well worth the cost of breakfast.
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2014 #15
    slslogistics

    slslogistics Bobtail Member

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    I run a dodge 4500 cab chassis and a PJ 40ft straight tail. As for the length of the trailer, I like the 40' trailer, I can move the load forward or back, since you can't slide the axles or the hitch like a semi... so I can get my weight right, and with a 40' you can always haul a container, or corrugated pipe that is 40' overall. I dont have a torque tube in this trailer, but my friend does and it makes it MUCH better when loading from the side, I usually run my landing gear down to stabilize the trailer if they are loading me from side to side so it doesn't twist.....
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2014 #16
    KinkadeIN

    KinkadeIN Bobtail Member

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    Very good to know. Still not sure about the torque tube though. I get the reasoning and it makes sense. Just trying to determine if it's worth it both weight wise and $$ wise.

    If all goes well and I see a need for a 40' trailer I may invest at that time. 40' just seems too long for me at this time. Corrugated pipe and load placement seems like a great reason for one!
     
    KinkadeIN, Jan 3, 2014
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  9. Jan 10, 2014 #17
    finalreview

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    What does a trailer twisting mean? Trying to figure out if my trailer should have a torque tube for safety over cargo weight.
     
    finalreview, Jan 10, 2014
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  10. Jan 25, 2014 #18
    road_warrior28

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    Another thing to think about is the length of the truck and trailer combined. In certain states there is a maximum length with the truck and trailer combined. In Texas we can not exceed 63ft from nose to tail. Unfortunately I didn't think about about this law when I bought my Dodge 5500. I made sure to have the 11ft flatbed for small hauls not needing a trailer! after installing my front replacement a buddy of mine informed me about the rule and after measurement I measured just over 67ft! In Texas most oilfield companies require you to have at least 40ft just to get a job so its always better to have more trailer than not enough! Texas also allows you to purchase an over sized permit which will help at the scales but it isn't cheap! IMO DOT rarely pull out the tape measure when you get pulled over for random inspections. Just a word of advice to look into your states legal length limit. Good luck on your new venture and God speed!
     
    road_warrior28, Jan 25, 2014
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  11. Jan 25, 2014 #19
    truckon

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    It's 65' not 63', except Indiana, it's 60' there.
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2014 #20
    road_warrior28

    road_warrior28 Bobtail Member

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    Sorry 65 is correct. Thanks for clearing that up. Either way always something to keep in mind!!
     
    road_warrior28, Jan 26, 2014
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