[rvrrunr2000]

Can anyone send me a copy of a lease agreement with a trucking co? Would be most interested in agreements with inter-modal trucking companies or brokers. Want to know what is out there and what are your obligations and costs. Thanks for any help.

[mike3fan]

uh-no

[Sealord]

Go to the Chicago Tribune website, the archives. Use "containers" for your search term, an article less than a week old should come up with a story about container pullers out of the LA/Long Beach Port. I think you'll change your mind about wanting to pull cans, for anyone.
The unspoken question is why the reporters went to the Left Coast. They could've gotten the same story at the Chicago railyards.
BTW, the shipping companies don't care what shape the chassis is in (slick tires, inop lights, brake condition, etc.), getting it right is on the driver. BOL

[mike3fan]

I was leased onto Bridge Terminal for the last 4 years hauling cans,I did ok a lot depends on where you live.

I ran out of the Detroit terminal and I averaged well over a $1 a mile for all miles traveled.BTT is the best container company out there in my opinion.

As far as the chassis condition it has gotten much better in the last couple years the government has started cracking down on the steamship lines to have the equipment in shape before it goes out the gate,this has been a problem for drivers going in to pick up a chassis and container at the ports because now everything has to go thru roadability lines now before it leaves.At a major port like Newark this can take hours to complete adding to the frustrations.

I have left BTT to give tanker driving a try,because the container industry does have wild swings in work,I did enjoy most parts of the job and will consider going back if things don't work out doing tankers.

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by Sealord

Go to the Chicago Tribune website, the archives. Use "containers" for your search term, an article less than a week old should come up with a story about container pullers out of the LA/Long Beach Port. I think you'll change your mind about wanting to pull cans, for anyone.
The unspoken question is why the reporters went to the Left Coast. They could've gotten the same story at the Chicago railyards.
BTW, the shipping companies don't care what shape the chassis is in (slick tires, inop lights, brake condition, etc.), getting it right is on the driver. BOL

I pulled "cans" for almost 3 years and I really didn't find this to be the case. Tires I'd say is the biggest problem. Had a few that needed brake adjustments. Only had one light problem. I guess I was lucky.

The biggest problem I found was over-weight. If I had to guess I would say 1/4 of the "cans" I picked up were over-weight. Thoses 20 footers was the worst.

It can be however a cut throat way to make a living.

kc0iv

[Mackman]

Why do CANS pay so cheap. I dont know anything about CANS but i do know of this company not to far from me that pull cans with some nice trucks w900's. They say the same thing for hauling trash it don't pay no money but why do people do it.

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by Mackman

Why do CANS pay so cheap. I dont know anything about CANS but i do know of this company not to far from me that pull cans with some nice trucks w900's. They say the same thing for hauling trash it don't pay no money but why do people do it.

Think the biggest reason for the most part you are home every day. Plus, in some areas there are a bunch of cut throat companies.

kc0iv

[Folsom Flash]

Is it possible to own your own chassis? I know nothing about them, but there sure is a bunch of this type of hauling around here.

[Ian Williams]

Here in Reno Fundis seems to do ok pulling Containers up over the hill from Oakland.

They have a relatively new fleet of day cab and small sleeper Petes. The handful of drivers I talked to seemed to be a content bunch.

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by Folsom Flash

Is it possible to own your own chassis? I know nothing about them, but there sure is a bunch of this type of hauling around here.

It would be possible but not very realistic. Most rail yards do not do live loads/unloads of the container.

kc0iv