Tanker or flatbed

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by daveman520, Oct 30, 2012.

  1. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    Swift?! I think i would try maverick before swift...

    For the record ive done both and enjoy pulling a tanker much more...even though im flatbeddin now.
     
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  3. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Swift.

    1. Flatbed trucks will outpull Maverick.
    2. They run a triangle between Greer,SC, Gary,IN, and Laredo,TX
    3. They tarp less than Maverick. In fact when I was with them, the only thing I tarped was coils.
     
  4. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Tankers id go with a lot easier work and pay better
     
  5. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    Melton isn't bad. I work for them currently, and can answer any questions you may have.
     
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