Build finished

So this is a custom built rig just for you?

 

Nice. I love hearing that. Specs on the rig?

 

Green lights and 4wheeler free lanes bud. All the best.

 

I would keep the duals.

with a super single , if you get a flat , you’re stranded .

 

I hope that works out but I've always had a hard time struggling with just 2 vehicles. Sure certain loads can add up over $2/mile one way but trying to get it again after you drop is where the problem is. Can you load a full-size truck or van up on that upper section? It doesn't seem long enough to me. can you add some sort of slide-outs to extend the length of that upper section?

I can see you getting out of the NE no problem with $2/mile or maybe more but keeping that rate once you get to the destination and the next load is where it becomes hard with just 2 cars. That's where the 3 car makes things average out.

I mean granted, the whole $2/mile thing is nice and all but it doesn't mean you have to hit $2/mile all the time to make money but if you don't it means you have to work more. Also, the reality is $2/mile from even just 5 years ago probably needs to be at least $2.50 today with current costs if not maybe higher.

Not trying to argue against the set up, but just going by my experience it gets hard to keep about 2/mile with just 2. I mean myself I can carry 2 fullzie heavy trucks on my set up just not 3 cars (I'm just a tiny bit short) However even 2 fullsize trucks it's a struggle to put two together in a lot of places. I guess if you stay up in the NE it might be ok to do, (I stay far away from up there)

 

That last one with the pair of Apex trailers would being paying $2.56/mi to the truck right now at my company. Generally you have to be leased to an RV hauling company such as Indiana Transport or Horizon to move new RV units though. Singles pay anywhere from $1.67-1.74. If you could put a dually or van on the truck and a single on the ground with the hitch that would be some pretty good loads.

EDIT: actually don't quote me on not being able to get trailers from the RV hauling outfits. I think some of them broker loads out to guys with their own authority. The guy I work for had an independent guy in his office just this past week talking about a deal to get loads, so it's probably possible. Bumper pull travel trailers are going to be very abundant and they go everywhere. The power-only stuff is kind of a new business opportunity you didn't have before, but that stinger hitch on the back will make you money.

 

There is a couple of trailer shops in Elkhart County that build these types of rigs primarily catering to the RV and cargo trailer haulers. Using a medium or heavy duty rig with a bed on it instead of pulling a trailer with a 3500-5500 series little truck has some advantages, although there is some setup and lead time since you have to bring them a truck and wait for them to build it. Used trucks like this are far and few between and don't last long for sale.