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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by m16ty, Oct 18, 2018.

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  1. Oct 18, 2018 #1
    m16ty

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    first let me say that as a general rule, I don’t use brokers. I do have a couple that I’ve worked with in the past that will call me on a local load every now and then though.

    The broker calls me and says he needs a air compressor moved, legal load. I don’t want to fool with it because I’m already running behind, but the pick up point is literally 5 miles from where I’m at and the delivery is on my way back to the yard. I quote him $500 to haul it 40 miles, he agrees and says go pick it up.

    I’m thinking one of those big industrial compressors that weigh 15,000 lbs. I get there and this is what they put on my truck. I’d think you could buy one of these brand new for less than the haul bill.
     

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  3. Oct 18, 2018 #2
    Diesel Dave

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    Some of those run well over 2k.
     
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    Cattleman84

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    Lol... That's hilarious! I think he just increased the cost of that thing by at least 50%
     
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    Gumper

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    Looks like $1379.99 from Home Depot. IR is supposed to be good stuff, but the $4000 screw compressor we bought from them was junk.
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2018 #5
    m16ty

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    Well, it looks like it is worth more than I thought. It wasn't new but still looked new. Still, they could have probably got somebody to haul it in their pickup truck for $50. They sat it on my truck and then I moved it around by hand to square it up, couldn't have weighed more that 150 lbs at most.
     
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    jamespmack

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    I have that compressor/ 5hp single phase 60gal up right. Paid 990.00 15 year ago for it. Have not done anything more than change oil. Its more that 150lbs but I hauled it in a 1/2 ton pu. But good for you. Their over spending is no concern for you! Good job.
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2018 #7
    Brettj3876

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    My bud has the IR that cost 1300 and he's happy with it
     
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    Rubber duck kw

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    Those are nice air compressors, could 2k pretty easy. That deliver to a repair shop or someplace I'm guessing?
     
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    x1Heavy

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    Couple of lazies did not wanna fool with it with a pickup truck is what I think.

    I feel burned or taken advantage of. But I will not willfully make too much noice but the rates have definately gone up for sure. serves em right for selecting big truck to move tiny stuff. Serves em right I say.
     
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    Free money almost. Lol
     
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