Ask for a higher discount rate, and you might get a better deal than the 10% discount you already got. You might end up with a higher discount rate depending on the lease duration because that will be more beneficial to both, you and the lessor. So, don’t be shy and don’t give up, ask away.
3. Check Flatbed Trailer Rental Hidden Fees and Costs
If you found the best deal available on the market at the moment, naturally you will want to seal the deal and get down to work. But, before putting your signature anywhere and driving off happily with your flatbed rental, make sure to explore if there are any hidden costs and fees. Read through the contract carefully and make sure you know what is covered in the fee you are paying.
Usually, there are no hidden charges or fees associated with flatbed rentals so long as they are returned on time, in the same condition and with the same amount of fuel they had when you rented them. In fact, there are some cool things you can get with a lease, calculated in your monthly rate, like:
- Maintenance
- Emergency road service with access to a network of vetted repair vendors
- Online account management with all the account data you need on demand
- Trailer tracking and reporting.
Source: www.corcorantrucking.com; www.daseke.com
Another great thing is that the person who rents the truck is not the only one who can drive it. Most renting companies allow up to three more people to be added to the driver’s list for an additional small fee, often averaging $10.
4. Always Buy Insurance To Avoid Expensive Damage Repairs
Flatbed trailers have a pretty simple design and do not have strong support the items they carry. Securing the load, and the processes of loading and unloading the goods from the trailer can involve risks. Also, the objects are exposed to weather and other environmental factors at all times. All of these things can result in damages and/or losses of the transported goods, which you will have to pay for. Another risk that drivers face is the risk of theft of the flatbed itself, the goods it caries, or both.
