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Jun 06, 2010 at 04:11 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I'm thinking about buying/running a hopper for our trucking company. Besides getting good rates, what other advice would you suggest? Your professional advice is much appreciated.

Replied on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. do not do it too many hoppers now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Replied on Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 01:38 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. IF YOU LIKE LOSING MONEY GO AHEAD, BY THE TIME YOU GET THE TRAILER PAYED OFF ITS NEEDING REPLACED, NOT MUCH PROFIT.

Replied on Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 02:23 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE RUNNING 2 TRUCKS AND 2 HOPPER TRAILERS IT CAN BE PROFITABLE IF YOU HAVE A STEADY WORK LOAD I KEEP THEM ON THE ROAD AT LEAST 90% OF THE TIME WITH HELP OF KNOWING BROKERS AND SERVICES LIKE THIS ONE

Replied on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. my hoppers make more monry than my vans and they can pack and drop more loads a week