Power Only Trucking
Power-only trucking is where our company FLOATR provides only the tractor in the tractor-trailer combination. Our customer provides a trailer unit that is loaded and ready to go. Our power-only shipping services offer a cost-effective way to keep up with your shipping demands
While most companies transport their cargo with their own trucks and trailers, there are many companies that only own the trailers for their cargo. Generally, companies that consider power-only services are companies that:
1 | Don’t transport shipments on a regular basis
2 | Have trucks and drivers, but not for a long-distance transport
3 | Are short-handed with trucks
4 | Maybe having mechanical issues with their own truck
By owning the trailer, you’re in control of its maintenance, loading, and ensuring it adheres to all state and federal regulations.
Not only are we responsible for our trucks’ maintenance, but we also provide highly qualified drivers capable to fulfill any challenge out there.
If you’re using your containers and products, you won’t have to pay additional container fees, which is a huge saving if you frequently haul by truck.
It’s not your truck, so you don’t have to insure it. We adhere to insurance compliance standards to reduce risk and increase safety.
FAQ
Please review our frequently asked questions and in the case is you have a different question please feel free to fill-up the form from the left side of this page
What is power only trucking?
Power-only trucking is when only the tractor and driver are hired to connect to and deliver a pre-loaded trailer. This is common when there is an unexpected amount of freight or excess freight with more trailers than tractors available to deliver.
What factors affect the rate of power-only shipping?
Weight and size because the heavier the haul is, the more fuel it costs. Deadhead distance; when a truck driver is driving without any freight, it also affects the rate. In power-only shipping, how long the driver travels without freight to the next pickup point is included in the rate.
How do I book Power-Only loads?
Just fill-up the dispatch form located on the left side of this page. Our dispatch will get back to you asap.
What is needed for power only trucking?
Tractor trucks are the equipment used by a carrier on a power-only job. Most trucks are able to accommodate a wide variety of trailer types with an equipped adjustable fifth wheel so that a customer can pre-load their freight, whatever it may be. All types of loads are carried and delivered with power-only trucking, including flatbeds, chassis, containers, exhibition trailers, special event trailers, dry vans, refrigerated vans, log trailers, and specialty trailers for local runs or long hauls. When the trailer comes with the job, all a carrier needs is an engine and the proper endorsements to carry it. When you’re looking to send or deliver a power only load, please contact our dispatch for more detailed information.
Who is responsible for the safety of a power only freight load?
The driver is always responsible for the safety of the load when it’s on the road. They have the final say as to whether a load has been properly secured and may request that it be reloaded so that it reaches its final destination in one piece and without incident.
