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<p>[QUOTE="scoobertdoo, post: 12222306, member: 309569"]I currently run reefer.</p><p>The reefer I have, I don't own.</p><p>I own my own truck.</p><p>Rather than buy a reefer, I am considering going back to a deck.</p><p>I ran RGN, 8 years ago, but I am thinking step deck would be better in my current market (FL)</p><p>Just to be clear, I would not be starting a new business. I have been running my own truck two years now.</p><p>Thinking of changing because my market it is hard to find a load from the house for more than $1.20 a mile.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just a few questions if its a good idea....</p><p>What tarps, and size, should I grab?</p><p>Been looking on the boards, and its asking for 6' and 8' tarps? Would that be 24' wide, 20' long x3?</p><p>Straps and chains isn't an issue, I am familiar with those due to running RGN.</p><p>Do you consider anything else essensial?</p><p><br /></p><p>I would buy a reefer, but the thought of it having mechanical issues terrifies me. Waking up at 2AM to no engine noise..... Also the Florida reefer market has been ####, so the first 1000 miles from my house I make... nothing.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="scoobertdoo, post: 12222306, member: 309569"]I currently run reefer. The reefer I have, I don't own. I own my own truck. Rather than buy a reefer, I am considering going back to a deck. I ran RGN, 8 years ago, but I am thinking step deck would be better in my current market (FL) Just to be clear, I would not be starting a new business. I have been running my own truck two years now. Thinking of changing because my market it is hard to find a load from the house for more than $1.20 a mile. Just a few questions if its a good idea.... What tarps, and size, should I grab? Been looking on the boards, and its asking for 6' and 8' tarps? Would that be 24' wide, 20' long x3? Straps and chains isn't an issue, I am familiar with those due to running RGN. Do you consider anything else essensial? I would buy a reefer, but the thought of it having mechanical issues terrifies me. Waking up at 2AM to no engine noise..... Also the Florida reefer market has been ####, so the first 1000 miles from my house I make... nothing.[/QUOTE]
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