Craigslist Flatbed Trailers For Sale By Owner (2024)

FAQs

How to make money with my flatbed trailer? ›

Even with the high cost of materials though, many find that building a trailer is cheaper overall—at least when we're talking only in dollar amounts. The other costs come in when you consider tools and time.

A 5'x10' trailer is ideal for small loads such as landscaping equipment and some furniture. A 6'x12' trailer is slightly larger and can accommodate larger items such as home appliances or be used as a motorcycle trailer. A 7'x18' trailer is ideal for larger loads such as furniture or construction materials.

So what are the best utility trailer brands? The best utility trailers are Sure-Trac, FLOE, and Sport Haven. They are made from aluminum, steel, wood, and even polymer. You'll find single and tandem axles, some with no sides, and all the way up to 24" sides.

Supply and Demand

Now, manufacturer lead times are double, triple, or more what they used to be! Some manufacturers aren't even making certain types of trailers right now and most are prioritizing standard models that they can make and ship quickly, simply to meet demand.

Most people with a reasonable mechanical aptitude, access to a welding machine, some basic tools and a sense of adventure, would have no problem building a trailer.

Standard trailer sizing. Enclosed trailer floor lengths are most often between 8' and 32', and 7' is a common height. When it comes to enclosed trailer widths, the most common or “standard” sizes are: 5' wide.

How much can a 4x8 trailer fit? ›

Our small cargo trailers are easy to load with a low rear deck, plenty of tie-downs and a wide rear door opening. With cargo capacity totaling 142 cubic feet, household items such as loveseats, kitchen furniture and children's beds fit seamlessly into our 4x8 cargo trailers.

Best Car Trailer Size

The smallest enclosed trailer you'll find measures 8' X 16' — yet it is still more than large enough to haul a single vehicle with ease. The two most popular trailer sizes we sell are 8.5' X 20' and 8.5' X 24', both of which are ideal for hauling a single vehicle with room to spare.

Features such as innovative ramp designs, heavier duty features, upgraded tarp systems are just some of the design ideas that lead the industry. When most companies focus on eliminating features to get pricing down, Diamond C focuses on adding features as standard equipment.

Junk hauling jobs for pickup trucks consist of:

Small jobs are typically 1-3 items where you can make an average of $65 per job just for picking them up. Larger jobs could be a full basem*nt clean out, clearing out an estate sale or even disassembling and removing an entire office full of cubicles.

A flatbed truck driver salary is typically higher than that of a dry van trucker. Flatbed drivers are paid more, because they put in extra time securing or tarping cargo and bear considerable responsibility for cargo safety.

It will take a long time to recover the investment.

Buying your own flatbeds is going to take considerable investment. And unlike other investments, flatbed trucks will lose value over time. In fact, after a certain time, you'll have to replace older trucks for newer ones. Training drivers will also be an ongoing cost.

Truckers get paid more when transporting goods on flatbeds than dry vans or any other type of trailer because of the abovementioned challenges. A flatbed truck is often the only type that can transport specific loads, specifically those with an irregular shape because it can accommodate the load's dimensions.