Equipment Moving

[NascarFan]

I am looking into moving equipment for the company I work for I currently drive for them but have just bought a truck that would move the equipment easily. We move stuff allover NC, TN, SC, and GA. They are offering me $2.25mi loaded and $1.40mi for any dead head the only down side to this is it is not full time I only move stuff when they need it moved but when I'm not hauling equipment they will let me drive a dump truck or something

[wot i life]

Is your trailer an extender mate? Theres a load of options open to you when you,re not carrying plant. For example, you could move porta-cabins, they,re light(Less fuel burnt) and because your low, you can carry higher cabins than a flat bed without needing high load routes etc.
Maybe its different over there, I don,t know. Just trying to help :wink:

[BanditsCousin]

If you have to be available 24/7, that could suck. I'd at least have my truck pulling constantly somewhere. $2.25 is great, and the Deadhead is even sweeter deal, but how many miles at a pop? Is there a minimum?

[rank]

Bandit has asked the right questions. You need to be able to get other freight. If you're at their beckon call you'll miss out on some nice opportunitites.

I've been offered anywhere from $2.50 to $5.25 per mile for OD equipment and machines. So your rates aren't bad IMO......depends on the miles they're giving you.

[brian]

2.25 isn`t that great, dont get me wrong if its consistent miles you can do very well but me and my wifes heavy hauler doesn`t move for less then 150$ an hour (4 minimum) or at least 200 mile round trip at 3.50 a mile, hell my personal truck has been averaging 1.92 a mile 5 days a week and my profits are at least 250% better then her`s on average

her rate is very favorable compared to others in the area and the truck still sits a few days a week, pulling a lowboy is alot different then pulling a skateboard....

[acranger]

2.25 isn`t that great, dont get me wrong if its consistent miles you can do very well but me and my wifes heavy hauler doesn`t move for less then 150$ an hour (4 minimum) or at least 200 mile round trip at 3.50 a mile, hell my personal truck has been averaging 1.92 a mile 5 days a week and my profits are at least 250% better then her`s on average

her rate is very favorable compared to others in the area and the truck still sits a few days a week, pulling a lowboy is alot different then pulling a skateboard....

Why is it so much different?

[GMAN]

A lowboy tends to be heavier than a flat bed. That can limit you on what you can haul if weight is a consideration. Some freight may load at a dock. A lowboy cannot load at dock level, a flat can. A lowboy costs more than a flat, so you should not move the truck unless you can get better rates.

[rank]

If we're talking about heavy haul then that's different. I was thinking step decks.

[wot i life]

A lowboy cannot load at dock level

Depends on the height of the dock Gman. I have done it before by lowering the neck and the unit whilst at the same time, diverting pressure to the trailer and raising it as far as it will go.Of course, this creates an incline and does create its own problems, but it can, and has, been done.

[NascarFan]

Ok mabey I'll see if I can get a better rate out of them. Bandit I would have to be on call 24/7.

[ThumperS25]

I agree that a better rate is needed, or at least a better scheduel so you can get more work. I think (and Im going out on a limb here) that the reason your boss is offering you 2.50 is he is saving money. This is fine as long as it benefits you both.

My boss moves equipment cheaper than some of his competetors. He moves freigt that way too. However he makes it benefit him. If someone calls and asked to move a peice of equipment BY this date, its cheaper for them than if they demand it ON the same day. Fedex charges more for express than 3 day ground and for good reason.


Your boss may also know others who needs equipment moved and may be able to get you networked up. Maybe offer to give him that cheaper rate if he can get you more business. Just something to ponder.