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Potato harvest rates

Jun 27, 2022 at 09:45 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Hello all, I have a belt trailer and have been asked to give my trucking rates for potato harvest. I have never hauled potatoes, so I was wondering if anybody here on this forum could give me advice on how to charge, i.e by the ton, by the hour, by the mile. Any input is appreciated, thanks!
Replied on Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 11:52 AM CST
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When i did it a few years ago i got 7.50 per 100. That may not help but that's the idea
Replied on Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 07:45 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Im looking to hauled potatoes what kind of trailer it's need it thanks in advance.
Replied on Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 01:47 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "Im looking to hauled potatoes what kind of trailer it's need it thanks in advance."

I used a Wilson ultralight 102x78x43 hopper trailer for potatoes. But you need to watch how you load them. Don't just put the belt over the center of the hopper, you'll get severe damage. Start at the tip of the slide until it starts to build up.
Replied on Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 04:28 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

At Tappen nd the offer was 1.69 cwt plus fsc

that was 22 cents per mile the loads were to simply in grand forks or cavindish in jamestown.

sometimes 2 hr wait to unload because they are from all over Minnesota and nd.

Replied on Sun, Jul 03, 2022 at 01:06 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Only do this by the hour if you are dedicating your truck to them for continuous use.
Replied on Mon, Jul 04, 2022 at 11:35 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

I'm a brokerage that has many potatoes loads, we use reefers an dry vans to move them out MO, VA, TX, NC, 50 degrees price per 100 wt varies between 5.64-7.99 per 100 wt*

give me call if your in these areas can hook you up with good loads .

Replied on Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 07:39 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Can I get a phone number?
Replied on Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 07:39 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "I'm a brokerage that has many potatoes loads, we use reefers an dry vans to move them out MO, VA, TX, NC, 50 degrees price per 100 wt varies between 5.64-7.99 per 100 wt* give me call if your in these areas can hook you up with good loads . "

Can i get a email adress or phine number for more info with loads in texas?
Replied on Fri, May 12, 2023 at 09:01 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

they pay by the tonage so having a hupper you can 48000

just finenout the rate

Replied on Wed, May 17, 2023 at 05:44 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "I'm a brokerage that has many potatoes loads, we use reefers an dry vans to move them out MO, VA, TX, NC, 50 degrees price per 100 wt varies between 5.64-7.99 per 100 wt* give me call if your in these areas can hook you up with good loads . "

I’m looking I hv a reefer an my own authority I live in Michigan an dallas 432 559-9454 Robert
Replied on Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 10:55 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

rate by the ton is what i normally do.
Replied on Fri, Jan 12, 2024 at 10:55 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "Im looking to hauled potatoes what kind of trailer it's need it thanks in advance."

i have hauled potatoes in dump trailers and walking floors
Replied on Sat, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:02 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "I'm a brokerage that has many potatoes loads, we use reefers an dry vans to move them out MO, VA, TX, NC, 50 degrees price per 100 wt varies between 5.64-7.99 per 100 wt* give me call if your in these areas can hook you up with good loads . "

I got a new reefer in the Texas area and would be interested in hauing potato's loads. Thanks, Jamie

Replied on Sat, Aug 31, 2024 at 05:31 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

If this is out of the field harvest work, I ONLY WORK ON HOURLY. No matter the commodity if you are dedicating you truck to a single farm operation for harvest you can lose your a** on load pay. Say the picker goes down for 5 hours waiting on parts, you made no money that day. I have seen some guys do load pay with a daily guarantees, so say $6/Ton with a $800/day minimum, as an example.
Replied on Mon, Sep 02, 2024 at 03:40 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Quote: "At Tappen nd the offer was 1.69 cwt plus fsc that was 22 cents per mile the loads were to simply in grand forks or cavindish in jamestown. sometimes 2 hr wait to unload because they are from all over Minnesota and nd. "

Unfortunately sometimes you wait for ever to get loaded also have to take that into consideration. Hard to get one load a day out on f there