Newbie Needs Flatbed Advice

Oh, I see.

You are one that admits they couldn't cut it pulling a skateboard.

Carry on.

 

See, that is the problem with having a lot of business with the big steel companies...they don't care how you get it done, and aren't going to help you.

They have regulations.

 

that must be why alot of the steel haulers are using curtain vans??

 

actually I do pull a drop deck now puppy, now why don't you do us all a favor now and disappear back under your rock

 

No why in hell would I want to be a flatbedder when I can make the same amount or more money pulling a refer or van? It's not that most van drivers can't cut it,it's because van drivers are smarter LOl just a kidding I have full respect for anyone who pulls a flatbed. BUt the money just was not there for me.

 

Swift a penny more a mile. You will spend that on deodorant.

 

I am making $.37/mile. $25 tarp per stop.

 

i know most flatbed company's pay more than van and reefer and i don't think i have seen a van load pay on par with what i pull on flatbed for the same miles and time...

im sure there are a few but not the majority

and i don't have to deal with lumpers and my customers are happy to see me that is worth alot and i get unloaded and loaded quick

 

Alcoa is starting to go to them...but our company won't change.