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Power-only trucking is used when the shipper owns the trailer that needs to be transported but does not have any trucks available to haul it. In power-only shipping, the truck and driver are hired to transport the trailer/freight. Power-only is used mostly for local runs so that the driver ends up near their home base.
Benefits of Power Only Shipping
Open Trailer
There are many things that can be loaded on a flatbed trailer that cannot be loaded on anything else. When you have something that is very difficult to move, such as farming equipment, military equipment, or entire buildings, then flatbed is the mode of transport you are going to want to use.
Easability
Flatbed trucks are very easy to load since they can be accessed from any angle. Unlike other trailers, with flatbed, you have a variety of methods to get your shipment onto the trailer; overhead, from the side, or from above with a crane.
Additional Weight
Because a flatbed trailer has no walls or ceiling, the trailer itself is lighter, which means the cargo being loaded can go up to 48,000 pounds (as opposed to the usual 42,000-45,000). These benefits also allow for over-dimensional freight.
Price Affecting Factors of Power Only Shipping
Power-only shipping has some unique factors that will end up affecting the price. It is important to know these so that you can plan accordingly and make the most of your transportation budget. Additionally, you can partner with a third-party logistics company like A&S Logistics that will be able to help you with any issues.
1. Deadhead Distance
2. Weight and Size
Deadhead in shipping refers to when the truck driver is driving without any load or freight attached. In power-only shipping, it is how long the driver must travel in order to get to the pickup point and what kind of market they are delivering the trailer in. As a driver, it’s better to be in a major hub looking for a load than in the middle of nowhere.
These are the big two factors that will impact how much your shipment costs. Weight impacts fuel usage by the truck, which is a big factor when determining the price of shipping.