I am a company dispatcher booking loads for flatbed’s. I have less than a year experience with hotshot’s and car hauling. We have 5 Pete’s with 53’ and 48’ trailers. I am working on building relationships with direct shippers and am restricted to DAT, Truckstop, and several other boards.
I am getting between $7000 - $9900 per week gross running 5 days. Out Monday morning, back Friday.
We are hauling steel, lumber, building products, equipment, recycling, conduit, whatever the best paying loads are for backhauls. This will be my third week booking the trucks. Trucks can scale 48K, chains & binders, straps, dunnage, and tarps with 8 foot drops.
I am responsible for the paychecks of 5 drivers, and would appreciate any help in getting them paid. Also making their life easier would be a bonus, but my drivers are not lazy, they are all soldiers.
Flatbed Routes:Advice
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by SteelCityGrinder, Jul 29, 2021.
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I’d really be surprised if anyone would come on here and tell you where their best routes are. I mean what’s next? You want our girlfriends phone numbers and maybe our best fishing spot where I caught a 10# bass? Not trying to be rude but would you give out information on your best customers?
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Some company drivers are very experienced. It’s not out of the question to run loads and pre planned loads by them. Just because the computer says this load is best, doesn’t mean it’s the best option
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7k-9k a week gross per truck 5 days a week... that is pretty good.... Dont fix what aint broken?
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I’m not asking for your routes or secrets. Just a little guidance. Experience is a great teacher, any of yours you share would be greatly appreciated. I am learning as I go but my difficulties are evident in my drivers routes and paychecks.
With the shortage of trucks and drivers I’m just looking for help figuring there has to be enough to go around. What can I offer in exchange? I’d be happy to contribute in anyway I can in exchange for a little helpful info.
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Getting your drivers paid is a number one priority and with the miles you're running your cash flow should be pretty good.BigBob410 and God prefers Diesels Thank this. -
The load that takes 3 or 4 hours to load or unload for a shorter haul (under 300 miles) may be a cost.BigBob410, NavigatorWife, Big Road Skateboard and 7 others Thank this. -
Not hauling recyclables on a flatbed is a tip for starters
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