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To go back to a stepdeck or not???

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by SHC, Jun 17, 2012.

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  1. Jun 19, 2012 #31
    SHC

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    Can you load a 48' flatbed with that as well???
     
    SHC, Jun 19, 2012
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  3. Jun 19, 2012 #32
    LSAgentOZR

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    They prefer them actually.
     
    LSAgentOZR, Jun 19, 2012
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  4. Jun 19, 2012 #33
    MNdriver

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    What about a 53' flat?
     
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  5. Jun 20, 2012 #34
    LSAgentOZR

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    Any flat is preferred over a stepdeck for those particular mills because of the way the material fits on the trailer.
     
    LSAgentOZR, Jun 20, 2012
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  7. Jun 20, 2012 #35
    fireba11

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    You can always go with the step and switch back if needed. The steps are harder to come by at Landstar then the flats are.
     
    fireba11, Jun 20, 2012
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  8. Jun 20, 2012 #36
    heavyhaulerss

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    Just flip a coin & be done with it! :biggrin_25520:
     
    heavyhaulerss, Jun 20, 2012
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  9. Jun 20, 2012 #37
    SHC

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    Well come to find out the step I was offered was just another old steel one. So I said NO THANKS!!! Just keep me on the list for a new one.
     
    SHC, Jun 20, 2012
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  10. Jun 20, 2012 #38
    Jumbo

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    Those ########...........
     
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  11. Jun 20, 2012 #39
    cpape

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    At least you will have started to analyze things if the question comes up in the future.
     
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  12. Jun 20, 2012 #40
    SHC

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    Yeah, I'm really trying to figure out a good niche lane. I've hooked up with an agent that has me going all over the country, which is not very great, but he is paying all my deadhead to the next loa he gets me. I just figure my fuel cost plus $50 and he pays it, so I can't complain too much, and the freight is all $3.00+ to the truck after LS cut. I just don't care for going all 48, but for the time being, it's a necessity as I have already been able to pay off a lot of bills with the last few runs :)
     
    SHC, Jun 20, 2012
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