Question for brokers *equiptment*

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by aiwiron, Jan 21, 2013.

  1. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Greetings,

    If a company has a all air ride unit, 53 foot dry box with vents.

    What would be your target loads for that setup to haul?

    Thanks in advance
     
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  3. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Not sure I understand the question.

    That's the type of trailer that I normally pull, and my target loads are anything that will fit in the trailer, doesn't leave it a stinking, smelling mess (baled trash, split wet cow hides, baled milk jugs, etc.), and meets my minimum revenue requirements.
     
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  4. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    Might want to get rid of the "t" in equip(t)ment... Just saying ;-)
     
  5. Marlin46

    Marlin46 Medium Load Member

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    With vents you could be able to take advantage of produce loads that only required vents ( watermelons, the occasional load of flowers that does not need a reefer, etc... ) I had vents installed on a 53' once just so that I "wouldnt miss out" on a potential opportunity. Only ended up using once or twice.
     
  6. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Some brokers have customers that request a air ride vented van, so my fishing hook went out to see if any brokers here have such a customer.
     
  7. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Evil plot by my "smart phone" spell checker. Some where in this world people must use a T in spelling equipment. :biggrin_2559:
     
  8. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    'vented' comes in handy for those produce / veggie loads. Only a couple of times have I had a broker be adamant about 'air ride'. Heck, even that load of glassware that I bid on didn't require an air ride van. Glad I didn't get it - it went CHEAP.
     
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  9. MNdriver

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    only time I have used my vents I installed were when I was out in MA. I had hauled a load of squash. That stuff gave of a ton of moisture overnight.

    It took two days of driving with the vents open to dry out the trailer.

    I put them in because last fall I missed out on a few $3.50/mile potato loads from around the house.

    I could have loaded onions in the van as well at the right time of the year also.

    I have hauled several loads that required an air ride.

    All of them are glass loads to do it too.
     
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  10. Semi Crazy

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    brokers equipment... I figured this would be a thread about office equipment.
     
  11. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    HP has the best customer service.
     
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