Which would you rather pull?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Freightliner1101, Jun 18, 2009.

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Which would you rather pull and why?

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    Reefer

    22 vote(s)
    32.8%
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    Tanker

    12 vote(s)
    17.9%
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    Flat bed

    23 vote(s)
    34.3%
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    Other

    13 vote(s)
    19.4%
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  1. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    How about a beer tanker! Best of both worlds but I would never make it out of the driveway if I got through the house with a load on. :biggrin_25525:
     
    L.B., Jun 18, 2009
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  2. ordinaryguy

    ordinaryguy Light Load Member

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    I am on a dedicated Anheuser Busch account heh
     
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    Sportster2000 Road Train Member

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    I pull flatbeds and dry vans. I have never had to tarp a load on the flatbeds. Probably because it is only concrete. I like the flatbeds better because I can see what is behind me better.
     
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    Biscuit75 Road Train Member

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    No offense taken!

    But I have hauled beer out of Miller and Coors. Let me tell you...:biggrin_25516:
     
    Biscuit75, Jun 18, 2009
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  5. rookietrucker

    rookietrucker Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Your right about Coors, I have pulled a few loads and its a pain.
     
    rookietrucker, Jun 19, 2009
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    Gearjammin' Penguin "Ride Fast-Truck Safe"

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    For the time I drove tank, I considered it a great job. If my LTL gig ever collapses, that'll be what I look at next.
     
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  7. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    HEY!! Reefer is dead last!! WTH!

    Oh yeah they are all out running while everyone else is waiting on a load!

    LOL
     
    L.B., Jun 19, 2009
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    jess-juju Road Train Member

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    I have to agree with LB! People have to eat, and you can also pull anything that a Van can.
     
    jess-juju, Jun 19, 2009
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    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

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    When I drove, I pulled a flatbed. Since I've been on the truck with hubby, all he pulls are reefers.
    Sure, there are some hassles, such as the "hurry-up-and-wait" to load/unload, especially at WalMart.
    But, I've decided that if I ever start driving again, I will be pulling a reefer. (Guess I'm gettin' lazy in my old age!!) No more chains, straps, and tarps for this gal!!! LOL :biggrin_25525:

    Judi Kay
     
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  10. L.B.

    L.B. Third Generation Truck Driver

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    And reefer makes a last minute surge to second place!!!!!!!!!!

    The crowd goes wild!
     
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