TMC Used Trailers

didn't you just buy a flatbed recently? If so, what happened to it?

 

Just keep in mind, those trailers have hauled more than their fair share of 50k coils. Look for broken welds!

 

I had the same problem when I started. 3 or 4 deals fell through at the last second and I wound up buying a trailer from my carrier. At the end of the day I wish I would of just bought a brand new trailer.

I figured out it cost less than $3000.00 a year to own a new trailer if you keep it for at least 5 years.

Problem is I don’t think the area any new trailer on lots to sell right now? Guessing a 6 month wait for new?

 

With the exception of the triaxle steel guys, i don't recall many of their trucks hauling much over 48k.

 

I would think it the cost of maintenance and the difference between purchase price and salvage price at the end of 5 years averaged out.

 

A decade and a half ago I started my driving career there. In the 6 months I was there, I pulled 3 permit loads out of Columbus, MS that grossed over 90k. If I remember correctly, they were 60k coils. I assumed they still did stuff like that. Maybe not. Regardless, not much difference between 50k and 48k.