Dry Van or Reefer Trailer? The Pros and Cons

[@xpicklepie]

Flatbed. No lumpers, no waiting at grocery warehouses/packing houses, no 3 am appointments.

[@Nikowalker007]

As long as you love strapping and tarping when it’s 100+ F outside or 30 below 😅 DOT also love flat bedders more and gives them extra affection, I guess to each their own

[@BlackStarr100]

Hi. So sorry to hear about your home being violated. Thank you for sharing your companies numbers with us.💪💪

[@navycruise]

Thanks, your real world analysis was helpful for comparison. Two suggestions if you do something similar again - add rows for (1) wasted labor expense (at a hypothetical rate) while waiting to unload and (2) average daily sleep amounts. I'm assuming these data points would close the gap somewhat.

[@AA-zy2fc]

Thanks for the video . It will definitely help me decide on which trailer I decide to buy for my semi. Keep up the good content.

[@whatsapp8896]

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[@raccoon_cheeky]

Thanks for the video! 👍🏻

[@Martin-vx2yc]

Always enjoy your videos!!!

[@Savedbygrace75]

Very simplified. Thanks for sharing. I like the part on a 2 year vacation. Lol Wish I could. Great statistics. You didn’t mention flatbed, is that not an option for your company?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Thank you! We have never operated flatbeds so I am not familiar with what the numbers would look like on that :)

[@bluestrucker1845]

Hello Miranda. Just found your channel and subscribed after binge watching most of your videos. Thank you for all the great information you provide with the transparency all companies should provide. In one of your videos you mentioned creating a website for your company. Have you been able to complete that endeavor? Would be interested in looking at your company for a possible employment in the future. Thank you again for the content and information and best of luck with your companies. Look forward to reviewing your website.

[@sofistk8ddd1]

What software or program do you use to keep up with employee payments and line item deductions? Like a document for their weekly pay. Thank you.

[@S1ngh_karan]

I believe it's QuickBooks and ADP but you gotta check the tool I use video.

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

I use ADP to run payroll, AirTable to create reports for the drivers to see how they are getting paid (detention, reimbursements, per diem, etc) and quickbooks to record the expense

[@thafunktapus]

00:26 XD you're awesome

[@normacastrejon1224]

Hello Miranda, sorry to hear about your home invasion. I was wondering if you can get us a video on Airtable . I got as far as you got on your previous video. However i am completely lost after that. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@whatsapp8896]

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[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Yes absolutely! I will release that one next week hopefully!

[@supreme_jeff08z66]

If you have a reefer couldn't it also pull dry van loads ? By just shutting off the reefer?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Sometimes you can, but many dry van loads cannot fit on the reefer. The reefer is heavier because of the reefer unit, so it can carry less weight. Also, due to insulation, the reefer has less space inside than the dry van :)

[@supreme_jeff08z66]

@@TruckingMadeSuccessful makes since ,,,thank you for your reply .😊

[@zydanefinancialjourney.4044]

Awesome

[@albertwhite6812]

SoCal still sad for VAN 2.4-2.7$ avrg ......

[@Solitude633]

You have to be on something to do reefer

[@ICYPROFITS]

I dont like reefer. I think most drivers don't like reefers. Way too much sitting around and unpredictable circumstances. Reefer fuel, lumper fees and maintenance stinks. Like you said though food is always needed. Dry van drop and hook is the way to go imo. The real money is in dry van drop and hook and I believe the big companies know that. I think the logistics industry will be moving into primarily drop and hook going forward. It solves a lot of issues with retention. We have to remember that no one makes money if the truck is sitting. Shippers and receivers also benefit from drop and hook but it will take time for them to adapt to it. Also brokers will be buying trailers. Whoever owns the trailers has more control of the freight. I have 2 dry vans and run auto parts to assembly plants. My truck grosses 11k a week almost consistently. A load will cancel every now and then. I have no intention of growing a fleet of truck but I do plan on getting my hands on as many dry vans as I can.

[@keenanholmes9146]

How long have you been in business and what load boards do you use ?

[@ICYPROFITS]

@@keenanholmes9146 3 years for myself. 7 years for others. I dont use load boards because I'm only interested in direct customers. I have and would recommend DAT but I just use it to watch the market. Its expensive but the rest are junk

[@jlhudd]

What area are you in?

[@BloomingRose60]

Auto parts. Drop n hook. Company Driver. Left reefer. In my own bed EVERYDAY.

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

@@ICYPROFITS doesn't matter if there are more trucks than loads. Reefer is the smarter choice. More waiting but more and consistent loads. Your situation is the exception not the standard.

[@mcampos17]

Could you get loads for a 9ft reefer trailer ?

[@smk4902]

Should have named this Chanel The Trucking Fairy

[@Mike-og3xb]

How much is diesel in the People's Republic of California?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Oh man...anywhere between $6 per gallon and almost $7 per gallon. Crazy!

[@ChristianTrucker]

What about wash outs and detention

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Good point!

[@newperson9662]

The net income seems to be equal or even higher for Dry Van

[@chuckc6256]

I thought the rates in Florida were the worst surprised it was red

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Me too haha

[@Nikowalker007]

Orange Season 😁

[@mikemartin6678]

Did you add washouts to the maintenance fees?

[@terrancetilghman863]

Thank you so much I have a question I'm in the process of purchasing a 2008 Drive-van food grade what I have problems with getting rejected because it's under 10 years?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

There are some brokers who will require a 10 year or newer trailer but in the 3+ years I have been doing this, I have been asked the trailer age maybe 10 times

[@terrancetilghman863]

@@TruckingMadeSuccessful Thanks

[@JD-dw1dr]

What’s better for teams?

[@thetruckerstudios]

@trucking made successful what is a good dispatch course that you recommend?

[@S1ngh_karan]

#Reefersquad

[@waviplimo]

What load board do you use? Also any recommendations for dry van brand specifically?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

DAT power and Utility Trailers are pretty good!

[@pakistaniinamerica1114]

Always the first one here. 👍

[@sirajahmad3618]

I want to buy or rent a 53ft dry van , can you help me out ?

[@whatsapp8896]

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[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

What kind of help would you be looking for?

[@sirajahmad3618]

@@TruckingMadeSuccessful I have applied for trailer from MicCkinney and Ryder but both rejected my application . Do you know any friend or company who can give me a rental trailer? I don't know how to explain ,just need you to help me out to get a trailer . And give me an advice should I rent or lease a trailer ? Thank you

[@Yoused_it]

thanks, can use reefer as a dry van?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

For some loads, but not all. Reefers are heavier due to the reefer unit and therefore can haul less weight. Also due to insulations, the inside of the reefer is smaller than a dry van

[@roadtrainlogisticsr.t.l5689]

Do you got a husband or something

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Yep 👍

[@saifalbayati2263]

hi there hope you doing okay i just applied to my new authority , asking if you can help me out with how i get my insurance and go forward , and if there is any way i can contact you thanks .

[@jlhudd]

Hello, sorry about the situation with your house. Please let me know how I contact you.

[@whatsapp8896]

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[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Thanks! email me at [e-mail]

[@tahirasabat7045]

😂❤nice way! I am looking for the 53ft reefer information a dispatcher shuld know. There are not much satisfactory vedios 🥲🤧