Is one type of hauling more steady year round than others?

Hi everyone,
I am looking to get started in a career in trucking, and I am trying to do as much research as possible before I make the jump. I am interested mostly in flat bedding, but I am wondering how slow it gets during trucking's slow time as compared to dry van or refrigerated. I know people always need to eat, so is refrigerated generally more steady freight year round? Thank you in advance, and stay safe out there.

 

I have heard reefer is the steadiest, read it a few times in a trucker magazine. I have no hard figures at all. My company doesn't even run but a few reefers so I have no first hand knowledge but it would make sense.

 

Thanks Ethos. Semper Fi!

 

You should ask in the reefer section, they would know for sure. Semper Fi.

 

you can stay a way from the west cost if you don't you will either set for days in the truckstop or having to haul a load the is too darn heavy for freight train let a lone a semi truck... these ######## want U to haul a 55 bag of onion $3.50 a Bag cost to cost so the greedy low life can re sell it for $25 a bag
stay in the east or midwest if you are a flatbed driver

 

Reefer is the steadiest, as they say everyone has to eat. However it has its drawbacks. Loading and unloading can take many hours. Especially if you load produce on the west coast. So while it is the steadiest, it can be time consuming.

 

Which is most consistent. Region of the country makes a difference too of which is better. Hauling refrigerator out of Michigan or Colorado is wise, but hauling it out of California or Florida is more seasonal vegetables. Flatbed out of the Midwest is wise, but again, California is not so. This is where products are for certain items to be shipped. Also, remember 90% of all freight is East of I-35 and West Coast states. Those states in between are 10%. So unless you haul meat out of Colorado you may find it hard to find any freight worth your time. Or they will want you to stay out weeks at a time, servicing east of I-35.

Long ago there was a adage in trucking before the advent of internet. As soon as you find a job. Your looking for another. Why you ask? Because it seems trucking companies go through phases and you want to get with one that is growing to be advantageous to you. It may also be that the company is not a good fit for you. This is also true for professionals as they call it networking. Keeping contacts for a day or time needed. Always looking for a step up without jumping ship to early. Good luck.

Build your reputation and job opportunities and lack of work, disappear.

 

Thanks Ethos,Makes sense. Will do.

 

Thank you Charleydan. I am out of Columbus Ohio. I appreciate the advise. I also respect the hell out someone that has been doing this for 41 years!

 

Thanks Pound Puppy, a lot to think about.