Leasing onto flatbed carrier?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Solid11, Jul 9, 2024.

  1. Solid11

    Solid11 Bobtail Member

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    With the wealth of knowledge on this forum, I'm curious to know of good carriers to lease onto for flatbed. Midwest/SE lanes. Any opinions or companies that you are or have leased on with. Or carriers that you would recommend? Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    some additional details about your home location would help. Do you want to be out for a week or a month? Better information may help us with your options.
     
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  4. Solid11

    Solid11 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your response. Home location is SC and I prefer to stay out M-F, jumping up in Midwest lanes, then back home for the weekend.
     
  5. CAXPT

    CAXPT Road Train Member

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    Not recommending, but have you tried using the Truckers Report Jobs search? Just put in your location, the type of trucking (flatbed) and hit search. A bunch will come up, with options for you to research, such as Lease-O/O, company etc. Then do your research from that point and then maybe ask if somebody has worked for these companies and their experiences. Remember, the best one's usually don't advertise. Since it looks like you're starting out in this vein, though, these Truckers Report references should get you started for research.

    For starters:
    Tennessee Steel Haulers
    Bennett Tranportation
    Beemac Trucking - was good when I was a company driver with them pre 2017
    Kaplan Trucking

    Just to get you started.
     
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  6. Solid11

    Solid11 Bobtail Member

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    Man you're awesome! I really appreciate your details response. I did fill out a trucker's report job search and nothing really stuck out at me after doing some research on a few of them. But I will definitely check into a couple of the others you named. Thanks again!
     
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  7. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Bennett is great. Being that you're looking at Midwest area, check out Ace Doran (part of the Bennett family). Im just a lease operator with another division that is getting merged into Ace, but I can answer any questions you might have and get you in touch with the right people.
     
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  8. Iamoverit

    Iamoverit Road Train Member

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    Be careful of those just trying to get you on so they get paid a recruiting bonus. You're better off just researching instead of asking for a name from individuals.

    With researching you can read both the good and bad then decide from there. With referrals you're going to get told anything to get you to sign up so they get paid.
     
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  9. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    Regional Flatbed service.
    Swafford

    Both out of Greer I believe.
     
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