But Mayflower Vehicle Systems calls the shots on inbound moves. Most steel arrives in coils. Mr. Espen works with its carriers on ways to keep his freight costs down, looking for ways to rationalize moves with backhaul or local traffic. He also prefers to deal with carriers that have both van and flatbed capabilities. Van trailers are needed for corrugated steel or racks.
Flatbeds handle coiled steel.
Sometimes the steel mill, where the raw steel is forged, selects the carrier. We set up windows every half hour for inbound delivery from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. We set appointment times today for when we are going to load tomorrow or Wednesday or Thursday. We use appointments for outbound loads also. We're right off a major Interstate.