Hauling a companies trailer

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by LilMissy, Jun 7, 2023.

  1. LilMissy

    LilMissy Bobtail Member

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    If hauling a companies trailer, just a gooseneck (30’ trailer on my 3500 Ram), I know you have to know what it weighs, but do you have to go through the contents?
    Do you sign the bill of lading when they hand it to you?
     
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  3. beastr123

    beastr123 Road Train Member

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    you should make a list of all contents and and damage to the trailer(with pictures) and give the owner (or their representative) a signed copy and have them sign a copy for you to keep.
    You should do the same in case of additions or returns, a new note with signatures attached to your original.
    Report any damage with explanation immediately with pictures while you pull it.

    CYA
     
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  4. LilMissy

    LilMissy Bobtail Member

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    So when you pick up a trailer, you unload it, so you can check all contents, make a list and have them sign it?

    dont mean to sound stupid, but I think that is a lot to do. It is a work trailer for a crew for a small company.
     
  5. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    BOL: FAK, place seal on door. Annotate seal number. Have shipper sign off on seal number placed, and then receiver initial seal intact upon arrival.
     
  6. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    30 foot gooseneck...you mean a 30 foot flatbed like a hotshot trailer? Usually the shipper makes the BOL listing what it is and the weight, or the broker perhaps. In a pinch you can create your own with a web template and like he said above me put "FAK" and the approximate weight. Take pictures of all 4 sides of it before hooking up to it and then again when you deliver it. Usually whoever you deliver it to signs the BOL and you both keep a copy.
     
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