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Flatbed vs Dry Van vs Reefer Who you love

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by madjeeper13, Sep 29, 2011.

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  1. Sep 29, 2011 #1
    madjeeper13

    madjeeper13 Light Load Member

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    and why? Inquiring minds want to know! I'm really interested in flatbedin. Thanks
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2011 #2
    cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    What, no love for tank???

    You've been-----\/\/\/\-----Thunderstruck!!!
     
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  4. Sep 29, 2011 #3
    madjeeper13

    madjeeper13 Light Load Member

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    Don't take it personal. Didn't cross my mind. I do love your avatar though!
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2011 #4
    dirtyjerz

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    Flatbed, why? It requires me to get outta the truck n do something. Also no lumpers, shorter waits and cool looking loads..
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2011 #5
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    FLATBED!! I pulled a reefer trailer during my PSD n TNT phases, I hated it. Flatbed is interesting, and we get the cool gear lol Reefer gets.... load locks lol
     
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  8. Sep 30, 2011 #6
    chompi

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    I have pulled them all and highly prefer reefer. Flatbed or heavy haul comes in second.
     
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  9. Sep 30, 2011 #7
    cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    No problem, and thanks. It's not always looked at because shipping lanes are not as common.

    You've been-----\/\/\/\-----Thunderstruck!!!
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2011 #8
    AZS

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    I've never really considered reefer to be any different than van tbh. Another tank to fill, more noise and gauges to watch yeah?
     
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  11. Oct 1, 2011 #9
    groundpounder

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    tanker, the thought of going back to general freight makes my head hurt..
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2011 #10
    FLORIDAHEAVYHAUL

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    Stared flatbedding, years ago. Drove a food grade tanker for a couple of years. Liked it. But I have been doing heavy haul and overdimension for 10+ years now. Sometimes the rules and regulations I have to deal with are frustrating and annoying, but the upside is that I generally can only run during daylight hours. I like that. The sun goes down.... I go down.
     
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