How many loads can I do off the load board?

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  1. Newtrucker123579

    Newtrucker123579 Light Load Member

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    In all how many trucks in the flatbed niche could I have and only run freight from the load boards to cover them before there’s not enough freight from the load boards to cover the amount of trucks I have?
     
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    So I couldn’t do 50?
     
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    Realistically I couldn’t do 50?
     
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    Are you aware of current market conditions?
     
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    Yes just please answer
     
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    I feel like it’s going to be hard to get direct shopper contacts
     
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    You are correct. So why on earth would you want to try 50 on load boards?!?! Do you have 50 or are you making plans?
     
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    Making plans!
     
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    Well, cancel your plans. If you have that kinda money you’d be better off burning it.