To the question of grain truck or trailer, one you maintain the axles, bed, frame, tires, and hydraulics. The other you can add the engine, another set of brakes, etc. Bottom line, maintenance on the trailer is cheaper than another hauling vehicle when you consider lisc., taxes, and the fact you are already paying for maintenance on another motor.
IMHO you have by passed the easy and cheap solution to your problem. Once you develop a relationship with your yard you have many options. I have left trailers after hours that they unloaded the next day and all I had to do was pick up the trailer and check when it was convenient. I call ahead and they leave the gate unlocked to allow me to deliver. If I need to pick it up after hours it is the same deal. Just do not forget to lock the gate when you are done or you will loose this privilege. If you doubt their honesty, weigh it before and after. Around here the truck scales will weigh for free if you emphasize you just want to be safe and legal. Just a thought.
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