some numbers for O/O with flatbed

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  1. bamanation

    bamanation Heavy Load Member

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    I am the driver and that’s what I pay myself weekly. A lot of guys don’t have workman’s comp I do. That also included. People never imagine the worst case scenarios until it happens to them. You have to have workmen comp to put food on the table if the worst case happens to you.
     
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  3. bamanation

    bamanation Heavy Load Member

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    That is doable. Especially once you make some contacts and don’t have to look at load boards. Also if you’re familiar with that area and can avoid toll roads you’ll be i great shape.
     
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    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    Thanks for responding. can you give me some tips to look at when buying a truck for flatbed.
     
  5. bamanation

    bamanation Heavy Load Member

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    Pay a little extra and get one with a nationwide dealership warranty like International, Peterbilt ect. It could save you big money when starting out. Stay away from buy here pay here dealerships. They will promise you the world and act like they don’t know you if something happens a you need help with maintenance issues.
     
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    TRUCKER101ROOKIE Light Load Member

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    Thank you sir
     
  7. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    $2.37 a mile? Are you driving a brand new ARI sleeper? Thats really really really high...
     
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