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Need some load finding advice for low boy/ flatbed.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by sbatson, Dec 27, 2011.

  1. Dec 27, 2011 #1
    sbatson

    sbatson Light Load Member

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    OK so my boss has got a low boy and a 3 axle flatbed( 3rd axle is drop axle) and hes getting a laptop and a printer and letting me go at it and be in control of my loads and money ( we have our own authority). Im kinda of nervous but excited at the same time, its like my own but not really if that makes makes since. My question is where would be the best load board or place to look for loads? I have a twic,tank,haz if that matters.I was wanting to get into military moves or something in texas moving loads.What do yall think?
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2011 #2
    mgfg

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    Do you have any load securement training or experience? Are you familiar with the "North American Load Securement Standards"?
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2011 #3
    sbatson

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    To be honest some. My boss bought the lowboy and crane and he sent me up to NY to get it, I chained it down and had no problems back to TX. It was oversized and I grossed out at 108,100 pounds. That was my first oversized/lowboy load I have carried. Im not claiming to be a pro at all Im just taking it easy and being cautious of everything I do.
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2011 #4
    mgfg

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    I would suggest you read and print off a copy of the N/A Load Securement regs and keep it with you as a reference tool. Can you read the markings on your chains and hooks? If they're not rated T70/G70 then they're scrap and you need new ones.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2011 #5
    sbatson

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    They are. I had a level one in NY and passed with no problems.
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2011 #6
    rbht

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    Finding low boy loads of an internet load board is hard to do because they are far and few and for the most part the ones posted are cheap. For a flatbed it is easier, more loads posted. For the money and for what little i use one i use get loaded.
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2011 #7
    SmokeyCowboy009

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    try www.careersingear.com/freightfinder
    or use the OOIDA load board.
    google load board and do your calling thru them to get their rates, requires, etc and the rest o the bs.
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2011 #8
    SmokeyCowboy009

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  11. Dec 31, 2011 #9
    Blind Driver

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    What guararantee is there to get paid when randomly calling brokers?
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2011 #10
    mgfg

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    Absolutely NONE!

    Do your due diligence.
     
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