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Heavy equipment rates?

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by CbarM, Feb 28, 2013.

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  1. Feb 28, 2013 #1
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    I have been considering venturing into hauling heavy equipment over the last few months. The only thing I havnt been able to nail down is rates. I am looking at a tridem RGN and possibly a tandem jeep. If the load was for example a D6 dozer or a 330 excavator, would 4/mile be reasonable over 400 miles n maybe $175/hr if under 400 miles? Just lookin for some idea of rates on this heavier stuff...
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2013 #2
    nate980

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    Best person to ask would be prairie boy. Hope you know wat your doing or it could be a costly mistake...
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2013 #3
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    Well I havnt done anything yet, just been considering it. W hat are ya refering to being a costly mistake? I have hauled all sorts of oversize up to an 11 axle set up with wheelers over the years both on and off road. I have my own authority and can easily apply for cargo ins for 2 mil...but maybe I am missing something?
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2013 #4
    itsneversafe

    itsneversafe Light Load Member

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    Fast and b&b are cutting each others throats down here right now. I think b&b is at 155? Right now. I heard Winnipeg is good though lotsa guys doing great hauling to and from Waskada and Brandon/virden.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2013 #5
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    OK...thanks for the info. I think if I was gonna do it then I would just stay in Canada to start...much easier to get goin that way...
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2013 #6
    Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    A D6 I wouldn't touch for any less than $225.00 and hour. If you want a mileage rate, I would be closer to $4.50 @ 50 MPH = $225.00 Add a single jeep, another $30, an hour. A tandem is $50. an hour. Shorter hauls......Higher rate, not lower. $175.00 an hour is way to low.


    In 2002, I used to charge out my 9 axle closer to $275.00 an hour, that's 11 years ago.

    Have a look see....

    http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pipex.htm
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2013 #7
    nate980

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    Do you always come off on the defensive? Just saying if you screw something up with larger loads it always costs more. How am I supposed to know your experience? You would think you would know rates if you had all that experience ya know?
     
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  10. Mar 1, 2013 #8
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    Sorry Nate...didnt mean to, just had lotsa stuff agitating me yesterday. I was a company eriver and paid by the hour. I didnt get to see any invoices so thays why Im lacking in the rates dept.
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2013 #9
    nate980

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    Understood lol we all have those days
     
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  12. Mar 1, 2013 #10
    CbarM

    CbarM Heavy Load Member

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    Prarie boy - thank you for that wealth of info! That gives me somethin to go on now
     
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