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Driving to Alaska

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mommas_money_maker, Sep 28, 2012.

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  1. Oct 20, 2012 #41
    not4hire

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    Lynden http://www.lynden.com/
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2012 #42
    Mommas_money_maker

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    Lynden Transport usually handles it and they broker out things like what I got. The American Transport yard I work out of in Fife, WA is just down the street from Lynden's main office. I also know that Sammons handles some stuff but not sure if their accounts or ? Carlile is the big carrier up in Alaska
     
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  4. Oct 22, 2012 #43
    Winchester Magnum

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    Actually, Lynden is the big carrier in Alaska. Lynden has planes, ships, and trucks. Carlile gets alot of publicity from Ice road truckers. The history channel actually approached Lynden first to make IRT show and they turned the offer down.If anyone here wants to run Salt Lake to Alaska or Seattle to Alaska, call Fairchild. Ive no idea however good or bad they are to work for, I just know they have steady reefer freight going up. Both company drivers and O/Os.
     
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  5. Oct 23, 2012 #44
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    System Transport runs Alaska; systemtrans.com
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2012 #45
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    Yea we do run AK (Sammons) but there's not but a handfull of guys that do it regular. I was interested until I found out that my 48' 10'2" spread wouldnt work, and the cost for the permits, licence, etc. was so high. Then the fuel cost up there etc. kinda settled me down. I'd love to make at least 1 trip up & back cause my son is stationed at Ft. Wainwright and haven't seen him since he got back from Afg. for the 3rd time.

    The $ sounds good ($15k but it's still a 3k mile run isn't it) Guess for $5 bucks a loaded mile I could come back empty but with the rest of the costs involved, would it be worth it for once or twice a year? Also my usable fuel cap. is 180 gal. Would this be a problem?

    Thanks for all the great information!
     
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  8. Nov 25, 2012 #46
    Sportster2000

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    The fuel capacity is not an issue as long as you plan for it. By that I mean if you are less than 1/2 of a tank and you look at your map and can't find a larger town in that distance fill up. I tried to fill up on the way back when my truck was at 1/4 tank. The place I stopped at was a sattelite station and it wouldn't take my credit card. The next place was 80 miles away that I knew of. I can't tell you if the run is worth it for you as I am a company driver and I don't have to worry about those kind of things. The views are worth it.
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2012 #47
    Mommas_money_maker

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    The cost of permits/licenses are high but will be covered if you are paid enough for the load and yes if paid 5 a mile it covers round trip (coming home empty) and the permits/licenses. Getting a load back is not easy sometimes (barges handle it usually) but can be done and this would definitely benefit your pocket for the trip.

    I have met one of the guys that runs regular to AK from Sammons, cant remember the name but remember the trailer as I was drooling over it. It was a Big Bubba 3 axle step deck (all aluminum) with all the bells and whistles. It had extra plugs on the side and back for oversize lights and was about the purdiest trailer I ever saw! I believe he was driving a KW but really cant remember as again I only had eyes for that trailer.

    In my original post you see the cost of the permits/licenses and then I would check current fuel prices (in Canada) to give you a good idea of what kind of mileage pay you would need.

    I dont think 180 gals would be a problem at all but do note there arent truckstops like what we have here so looking for a Pilot, TA, Loves, etc isnt going to happen. You will find Flying J/Shell, Husky and Petro Pass along the way and other places (like roadhouses) to find diesel at. Be prepared that they usually dont take most fuel cards and if they do its either inside (not at pump) or by paper check (like comdata, efs) In the Yukon, you better have Canadian cash for all transactions.

    In Alaska, you can fuel just across the border at the trading post there with a paper comdata,efs etc check and the same in Fairbanks at the Tesoro truck stop in town or the other place just north of town with the paper check. I dont know about Anchorage as I havent been yet.
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2012 #48
    fireba11

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    Do you have to cut your truck back to 65 mph to run to Alaska or can you buy a 1 time round trip permit that allows you to bypass that law?
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2012 #49
    not4hire

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    No speed limiter law in western Canada; it's only in Ontario and Quebec.

    And, no, there is no permit to bypass it where it is in effect.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2012 #50
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    started hauling up there in 68, wish there was such a thing as a web site to help you then. i did got pretty good at fixing flats and putting on chains. and thanks to some older truckers i made it out alive. jon
     
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