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Thinking about buying a hopper bottom

Jan 03, 2020 at 11:37 PM CST
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I’ve been thinking about buying a hopper bottom and I’m wondering who to use who not to use on this load board? What is the stuff actually paying? And what areas to stay away from for getting back out of? And I’m getting into this on my own and I’m new so any and all advice is helpful
Replied on Sat, Jan 04, 2020 at 02:33 PM CST
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So you're buying equipment but don't have any customers? Why not go out and find places that need your services and THEN buy whatever they could utilize most? If you put the cart before the horse you'll always be in a place to be taken advantage of by middle men.

Replied on Sat, Jan 04, 2020 at 02:34 PM CST
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Don't Hoppers don't pay.

Replied on Sat, Jan 04, 2020 at 02:36 PM CST
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if you have your own truck talk to skyway out of Nebraska and see if they'll hire you run for them for awhile to get them a better understanding of the business and the job been if you want by your own trailer
Replied on Sat, Jan 04, 2020 at 04:10 PM CST

Please do lots of research on bulk hauling before you make any moves!!!

Replied on Sun, Jan 05, 2020 at 06:38 AM CST
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Buying a hopper was the best decision I’ve ever made. Talk to Eclipse and ask for Erin. She is awesome. Trust me you will not regret it.
Replied on Mon, Jan 06, 2020 at 07:29 AM CST
Anthony Taylor do you have a number for them please
Replied on Mon, Jan 06, 2020 at 07:30 AM CST
Quote: "So you're buying equipment but don't have any customers? Why not go out and find places that need your services and THEN buy whatever they could utilize most? If you put the cart before the horse you'll always be in a place to be taken advantage of by middle men. "

I have work already lined up just using the load board to get back to my area that’s all
Replied on Mon, Jan 06, 2020 at 02:52 PM CST

Tyler, I have loads from Minnesota to Northwest Ohio each week (generally 2 or 3) for Hopper Bottoms. It's ADM Product going to our customers. If interested, you can reach me at [email protected] We only deal with hopper bottom work. Thanks!