Moving an empty reefer.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by NewRoute, Sep 27, 2021.

  1. NewRoute

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    Out truck has broken down and we need to move an empty reefer from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO. So far we are having trouble to get power only truck. Any advices?
     
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    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    Call every SLC company offer for 3 dollars a mile both ways. If your lucky a slc Based O/O will chime in.
     
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    Call Haney Freightways in Commerce City, CO. They might do it.
     
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    How about a rental truck????
    A single screw day cab would work.
     
    mustang190, Sep 29, 2021
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    Did u get this moved? Id be willing to run down there for the right price
     
    D.Tibbitt, Sep 29, 2021
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    Pay a decent rate, or allow them to use it for moving a load
     
    SoulScream84, Sep 29, 2021
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    They probably got it sorted
     
    Short Fuse EOD, Sep 29, 2021
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