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is it possible to drive from detroit,MI to chicago,IL and back to detroit in 1 day

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TRUCKER101ROOKIE, Feb 1, 2023.

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  1. Feb 1, 2023 #1
    TRUCKER101ROOKIE

    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    For semi truck drivers with flatbed 48ft
    Distance from Detroit to Chicago is about 300 miles

    I want to know if it's possible to pick up a load in Detroit and then drop it off in Chicago. And then pick another load from Chicago to Detroit and then drop it in Detroit in 1 day
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2023 #2
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Drop and hook yes, live and live will be a hit or miss, especially in the warm months, when Chicago afternoon traffic is insane
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2023 #3
    ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Depends on where in Chicago and Detroit, but generally yes.
     
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    Kyle G.

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    Have fun with all that traffic!
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2023 #5
    Speedy356

    Speedy356 Light Load Member

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    It also depends on how many log books you want to run:D
     
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    Concorde

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    Just watch your speed on 94 they patrol it pretty good..don’t be the fastest truck.
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2023 #7
    TRUCKER101ROOKIE

    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    i was planning on doing spot market loads
     
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    TRUCKER101ROOKIE

    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    just using 1
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2023 #9
    TRUCKER101ROOKIE

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    how long does unloading/loading a flatbed usually take
     
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  12. Feb 1, 2023 #10
    bamanation

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    Find an agent that can load you consistently out of Gary,IN. That will keep you out of Chicago. Loading and unloading flatbed freight is hit and miss. Cliffs steal can be jerks sometimes and sometimes the will be waiting on you, Your plan is doable if you are an early riser…..
     
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