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step deck ramp / beaver tail question

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by 281ric, Nov 7, 2013.

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  1. Nov 15, 2013 #21
    Cetane+

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    I've had guys with RGN's
    move skidders cheaper than I would on a step deck and they were over width.
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2013 #22
    281ric

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    You think it might have something to do with the fact that its the slow season, brokers and shippers know and lower rates - or dont lower them pocket difference, and take advantage of the slow season and alot of guys just want to move at all costs?

    I bought an old FLD '99 with 200,000 on over haul with documents cash. I dont have payments on it. Not a beauty queen but now thats its so slow I thank god I dont have payments and I can afford to sit and not move freight for free.About 3 weeks ago I got rid of my Flat and bought a 3 axle step and payments on that I can make working part time, I have only moved 1 load with it because of rates .

    Ill wait and when the rate is good , Ill take it , otherwise Ill enjoy family time with my wife and daughters.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2013 #23
    281ric

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    would you mind posting more pics of your trailer?
     
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  5. Nov 15, 2013 #24
    dannythetrucker

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    RGN's don't even know to charge RGN rates, how do you think a stepdeck will ? Been to Houston lately ? I can't believe what overdimensional loads are going for down there. :confused:
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2013 #25
    281ric

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    yes , i live here. Maybe thats why Im typing here and not driving lol.
    the rates are horrible.
     
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  8. Nov 15, 2013 #26
    cpape

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    We don't do a lot of Texas, but the last couple times we have been down we have done decent. Seems like you can do 2.50/mi to OK or AR easy enough. I have a driver loading 10' wide tomorrow to OH for 2.50/mi + permits. Not great rates, but it works.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2013 #27
    cpape

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    I had a customer tell me they are moving Specialized (RGN) loads to North FL for 2.18/mi + FSC.
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2013 #28
    passingthru69

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    Bet they are lding on silver colored trks.. with a rino on the door
     
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  11. Nov 15, 2013 #29
    cpape

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    Definitely silver trucks...some from FL, others from Wisconsin. Not sure what color Wylies are? Probably a few from the mothership in St Cloud.
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2013 #30
    dannythetrucker

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    I guess for me I'd rather take a beating on a legal load and get back to my decent frieght than mess with permits and daylight restrictions for $2.25. Which is what I was seeing. I don't do that much OS, but I'm always curious if it's "plus permits", should I assume they will reimburse a permit service like JJ Keller, or just the cost of permits and I'm supposed to do the ordering and follow up with each state ?
     
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