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Aug 04, 2020 at 08:45 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
So I am new to this flatbed business, was asked to qoute Houston to Kerrville, Tx, 78028 , flatbed with tarp, 48,000 lb Someone help me with how to qoute so that I can know how
Replied on Wed, Aug 05, 2020 at 12:25 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Not enough information. But you need to figure out what it's going to take and what your time is worth. How long will you sit how far will you need to go to get the next load. What kind of liability do you have. My initial bottom dollar thought is $900 if you can load and unload the same day and get into position to reload.
Replied on Wed, Aug 05, 2020 at 12:29 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "Not enough information. But you need to figure out what it's going to take and what your time is worth. How long will you sit how far will you need to go to get the next load. What kind of liability do you have. My initial bottom dollar thought is $900 if you can load and unload the same day and get into position to reload."

It will be cement bags..
Replied on Thu, Aug 06, 2020 at 02:12 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "It will be cement bags.."

Cement bags are cheap. Probably will not get on average but $700. If they are in a bind maybe $900. Different times of the year, the rates change unless your under a contract. You may have to do a little less in the summer to get a little more in the winter, under a contract.
Replied on Fri, Aug 07, 2020 at 09:14 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Here is a idea for you to try, call some brokers up and tell them your a shipper looking for a price quote on that run, and see what they tell you when they think you are a shipper.