Van or flatbed

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  1. Oct 12, 2015 #1
    Walters86

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    I'm just looking for opinions/ advice one the two. I live in the western ky area and have exp on both. Thanks
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2015 #2
    mountaingote

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    Should be lots of both in that area. Word has it flatbed might pay more
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2015 #4
    Walters86

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    I know flatbed work is hard on the body. Would you spend the little extra to get a reefer or just a dry van. Are there places that won't load dry freight on a reefer?
     
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    The question is to be a real trucker or not.
     
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    Walters86

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    Meaning?
     
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    Straight Stacks

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    I have never run into that. Buy a reefer in my opinion...it's obviously a bit heavier than a box, but increases your load opportunities.
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2015 #8
    Walters86

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    That's my thinking as well. Thanks for the input. I've driven reefers but not a ton. Anything specific I should look for when purchasing one. I plan on taking someone I know with me that's been doing this a lot longer than I have btw
     
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    The one you can afford.
     
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  12. Oct 12, 2015 #10
    Walters86

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    Fair enough
     
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