I have a 2017 Ford F-350 dually. I've been in the retail car business for 15 years, most of them I've hauled our own cars being a 2 car wedge, 3 car wedge, and a 4 car with hydraulic lift. I'm making a move as far as my career path goes and I'm wanting to put my truck to work. I'm very familiar with hauling cars but have talked to several drivers that said they prefer freight. Unfortunately, at the present time, I'm not financially able to purchase a flatbed and a car hauler trailer. I'd like some opinions on which is the best paying. I'm familiar with car trailers, but dumb as a brick on what type trailer for freight and is the air ride trailer worth the price difference. Any help is VERY appreciated...
HOT SHOT AUTO TRANSPORT VS FREIGHT.. OPINIONS???
Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by LongShot1, Aug 15, 2018.
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Cars are always available, they may not pay that much but they are always there to pay the bills so to speak. If you want to use the dually get a wedge 3-4 car trailer one can be had for around 7-10,000. If you have some extra money you can buy a 40' gooseneck flatbed to do freight, between the 2 trailers you will always have work. The problem with freight is you must have connections or a broker to get you loads, for cars you just go on Central Dispatch.
BTW, the air ride gooseneck is not worth the price IMO they ride very nice but too many extra things to go wrong: air bags, level sensor, extra battery, air ride compressor.... A gooseneck flatbed with Hutch suspension is good enough IMO, on the other hand I have a 2015 Maxey gooseneck 40' flatbed with air ride for sale if anyone interested
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