I used them when I ran some tractors that were power only but plated at 80000, would get screwed with live unloads that werent scheduled to unload when schnr said they were going to unload. Also had the problems the other poster listed with offices, rates and business hours. I would always stand by MY rate because Schnr can afford to lose a few bucks on a load, that a small guy cant afford to lose or doesnt want to lose. Your best bet is to buy a trailer and run your freight. Power only loads are a bandaid that you think will hold you over until you can get a trailer and before you know it you are broke. Buy you a trailer, dont lease one, thats another ripoff (if youre not running too far, call Mobile Storage, they will rent you a 48 or 53 for a flat monthly rate) I used them when I couldnt find a trailer before, you better service it yourself though and they are usually out of alignment, so they eat tires if you run OTR. I used to figure $180 per month rental and $75 per month for a used tire. Worked for me.
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