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If you could live anywhere for the best freight, where would it be?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by crocky, Dec 20, 2018.

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  1. Dec 20, 2018 #1
    crocky

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    Simple question really, if you could live anywhere to be in the best position to get good freight in and out where would you live..?

    I guess should say if you are hauling reefer, van or FB, cars ect..
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2018 #2
    Opus

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    Probably around the Indianapolis market
     
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    truckdriver31

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    you lost me when you said best freight. i just want to live in the big sky country
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2018 #4
    SavageMuffin

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    It’s cold and windy here lol.
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2018 #5
    crocky

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    Yeah Indy isnt bad but lacks terrain details for me.. I want to either see mountians or water..or both... lol although that flat is nice on the fuel mileage.


    I lived in CO for about 2 years all together. I liked it out there assuming I was near the mountians but it's too #### expensive. I'm sure Montana or ND/SD might be nice and cheaper but gets cold there.. lol
     
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    Opus

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    Midwest is where the money is.
     
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  9. Dec 20, 2018 #7
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Meh.
     
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    Opus

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    Trying to keep peeoples out of your house, my friend. GO SCHNEIDER!!!!
     
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    Chinatown

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    Question for you; if an owner-operator haul broker freight, does it really matter where he lives?
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2018 #10
    Dave_in_AZ

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    As with just about everything, it's subjective.

    Short answer is no.

    But there are certainly places where it is much more advantageous to live.

    And those advantages are being in a known network of mechanics, and being able to be at home, even for a 10 like a truck stop, or better 34's, without really missing a beat.

    As to the short answer, if the truck is good, and you're a road savage, then no it doesn't matter, just more perks in certain geographical locations.
     
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