Lowboy or deckover trailers for hotshoting?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by HSFT, Jan 15, 2019.

  1. HSFT

    HSFT Bobtail Member

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    I see the advantage to lowboys at the same time I see companies/brokers rather wanting using deckovers .

    Thoughts ?
     
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  3. tnevin225

    tnevin225 Road Train Member

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    Deckover? You mean a drop deck?
     
  4. HSFT

    HSFT Bobtail Member

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    No i mean deckover 36ft gooseneck deckover or 36ft lowboy gooseneck..

    Its hooked up to a f350 dually not a class 8 truck n trailer..

    Its for hotshoting . everyone seems to be running deckover , but i like the lowboy for clearence and weight..

    Thoughts from people running either one ?
     
  5. flatbedcarrier

    flatbedcarrier Medium Load Member

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    Just depends on what you’ll be hauling. We’ve been running the 3 axle Lowboy style trailers for the last 16 years. They work great for us.
     
  6. HSFT

    HSFT Bobtail Member

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    Thanks.. Yeah it seems youre only one who runs them, I like them alot. Weight, style etc..

    I would run just general freight!! Do u think its limited on certain style of frieght ? Are u using 3 7k axles or 8k axles. What gvwr or how much do u load on the trailer..

    I see they offer the 102 and 83 width ones.. Im thinking 102 × 40ft would be ideal..

    I dont see many companies who make them. Load trail or iron bull ?

    Thsnks for letting me pick ur brains..
     
  7. Lite bug

    Lite bug Road Train Member

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    Clearance and they weigh less you got it.
     
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