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Hauling Hay into Texas

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Blind Driver, Nov 17, 2011.

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  1. Nov 17, 2011 #1
    Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    I'm doing my research :yes2557:

    Talking to a rancher, I've figured if I hauled 50k of hay to him I'll pull in $4.38/mile. I figure backhauls are going to be few and far between. Some of the larger facilities are paying even more.

    I'm wondering what the best combination of truck and trailer would be.
    What's the lightest combination? Step Or flat?

    How many rolls can I get on a step/flat?
    If I'm hauling at max gross, would I be better off buying a curtainside?Ill be screwed if it rains. I'm guessing I'll still have to secure the load as if it were a open flat?

    I don't think KY or IN will allow me to run 10' wide or overweight as they do in TX, LA, or AR. Unless a permit is worth getting.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2011 #2
    123456

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    Good Luck !!!!!


























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  4. Nov 17, 2011 #3
    kwswan

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    I'm selling & hauling hay out of tn. to tx myself. I haven't talked to any one willing to pay that kind of money.
    I pull a 48 ft. step with a 2ft extension on the back & get 38 4x5 rolls weighing 900 lbs. per bale.
    Im not saying you cant get that but i have heard alot of stories about the price of hay & trucking since i started hauling in july & alot of those are truck driver tales. Good luck if you do haul any.The rain won't matter if they are rounds.
    Yes you will have to secure it with a curtainside trl.
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2011 #4
    Blind Driver

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    I was offered .07/lb.

    .07x50,000Lb = 3500/800 miles=4.375/mile

    If I can find the hay closer, then my mileage pay goes up.

    I have concluded that using my dually hauling 12k of hay isn't worth the trouble.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2011 #5
    dave26027

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    You're right about that, there are lots of pickups on the shoulder of the highway trying to make it to Texas with hay loads meant for a big truck.
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2011 #6
    Blind Driver

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    Under weight plates, no DOT numbers, no commercial insurance, no log books.....

    Don't get me started :biggrin_25522:
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2011 #7
    kwswan

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    You will not get 50k pds. of rd bales on a load.
    The only way to do that would be with 4x4x8 lg. squares.
    If you are waiting till now to get started then you have waited too long.
    Are you trying to buy & resell hay or just haul it?
    If you are buying then you better have a good idea of what a bale weighs when you look at it.
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2011 #8
    Blind Driver

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    I can buy it locally for $30/bale then transport it.
    There are ranchers that know people near me and just want it delivered.
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2011 #9
    puncher

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    kwswan is telling you the true story, 38 bales x 900lb = 34200 x .07 = $2394.00 divided by 800 miles is 2.99 per mile, possibly still a good deal with a decent backhaul. Good luck.
     
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  12. Nov 17, 2011 #10
    screamin eagle

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    I haul hay back to texas, and can't get 50k on my trailer, I max at 47,700. The pay rate for the good stuff where I haul is at most $47 a ton. I HATE hay hauling.
     
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