Flatbed/Open Deck/Machinery Haulers

So Carl...1 year later what do you think. Aside from your health issues, how was the year for you?

I would say 2014 was not a great year for us. Dealt with lots of unexpected challenges and a relatively weak freight market. That being said I am still optimistic heading into 2015. I think I have our van division retooled and ready to head in the right direction. Now to refocus on the open deck side of things. I really want to work on more heavy hauls this year. I think by the end of the year I will need to decide if it is worth while to go buy a 4 axle truck. I have the right driver, I just have to get consistent work. The ag side of machinery hauling is obviously soft, but I think the rest of the open deck world is pretty solid.

 

We haven't been doing much to or through Kansas City recently.

 

thanks for your interest. I am not sure your home location would work the best based on current traffic pattern. We could probably make it work for a contractor, but I don't think it would work for a company driver.

 

We prefer drivers to have 1 year of OTR experience. With your background it is possible we could make an exception, especially if you were starting out in the spring/summer with some time to get used to a truck before bad weather.

 

Congratulations to Bryan Smith, who is a finalist for the Owner Operator of the Year award from the Truckload Carriers Association. This is the third time Bryan has made it to the final group of three. This is truly an amazing accomplishment. Let's hope the third time is a charm for Bryan.https://www.truckload.org/index.asp?bid=21