Food Grade Versus Sheet and Plate 53' van

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  1. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    I concur on the straps thing. Carry at least 10 at all times. I know I can usually book a load of side-by-side atv's out of Jax for $2-$2.50 per mile when regular dry van freight is going for $1.20. They require e-track or logistics posts and 8-10 straps. Nice light freight, quick to load and unload, just have to have the right equipment for the job
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I did a trade show that I loaded from a transfer company, and these guys had this stuff AFU.

    They were taking bets I wouldn't get it in the van.

    Took me couple hours. 28 straps.
     
  4. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    You're the minority in this category it seems. I need something 101" wide. I though sheet and post vans were around 98" or so.

    He's not my boy. Don't even get me started on these vultures today!
     
  5. Brettj3876

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    You deff want 101 inside width. 100.25 at the very minimum
     
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  6. Dave_in_AZ

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    Just get the stuff you need from brett. His dry van pays $9 mile using his 725 HP truck.
     
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  7. Brettj3876

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    Well if that's the case I have a bridge for sale too then
     
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  8. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    It's all those NYC Union contracts he has.

    Definitely plan on grabbing some ratchet straps; but what about shoring beams?
     
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  9. Brettj3876

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    9 a mile was loaded one way. 4.50 round trip but was a 3 stop NYC load. You come here to troll Dave?
     
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  10. rollin coal

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    Sheet and post construction and plate construction have nothing to do with whether a trailer is food grade or not. I have a food grade sheet and post Great Dane. Utility doesn't even offer a plate type trailer. Plate trailers have 1" extra inside width, are cheaply/flimsy built, and don't hold up to normal long term abuse.
     
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  11. DSK333

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    Yes, I've since leaned the "food grade" detail from posting this. However, I'm till up in the air on the width. Previous poster recommends a 100.25 minimum inch width. I'm considering just going cheap(er) and getting a plywood lined trailer and they all seem to be sheet and post construction. What's the width of yours and what minimum width would you suggest?
     
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