February 2017 locations and more

[OntarioVanMan]

Maybe if one can't make a living at this anymore ...as in be able to have a cost per mile that can compete ....maybe it's time to change careers and get a real job? Instead of whining about people who are making a living by running a lean business plan and being somewhat successful ...just a thought...

 

[brokcanadian]

Sorry, I missed that I was cutting a hot dog in half





I don't really know who's side to take. I do know I had a bad week and have no money. But next week it might change. Start a garden and 90 days dry food supply I guess. Has it ever been any different in trucking?

 

[Treadmill]

I don't go home that often, so if I can get paid, even cheap, it won't hurt the industry as much as a DH will hurt me.

I suspend my one man protest after sitting at a truck stop twiddling my thumbs too long, but .60 I haven't done yet (Not even from El Paso)

I did .50 one time and only one time from El Paso.

 

[brokcanadian]

True Confessions for truck drivers lol

I have to say here I would have gone that low for a backhaul, just have never had to, fortunately

Not to leave home though...i think...(clock is ticking last expedite run was about 10 days ago)

 

[Treadmill]

True Confessions for truck drivers lol

I have to say here I would have gone that low for a backhaul, just have never had to, fortunately

The only reason I did it was I had to be home by the weekend. Did not have that warm and fuzzy feeling when I got paid to be following week. Seeing $800 fora 1600 mile trip is not a pleasant sight.

 

[xiggi]

And the dumbing down of America continues in full display right here on EO.

 

[brokcanadian]

And the dumbing down of America continues in full display right here on EO.

I take it you're of the no cheap freight persuasion. Go ahead, I won't be offended (I'm not American )

 

[brokcanadian]

Did some soul searching. (Ziggi didn't seem to think that was worth answering) if its less than .85 I'll stay home and do local. Just in case any carrier types are reading. BTW I would take .50 a mile to cut the carrier out (hi "boss", yes I'm serious)

 

[brokcanadian]

Which brings up another point...if you're not happy about rates...quit and go independent...that would accomplish more than a strike (I was kidding about that) part of what I really think is going on, too many people leased to a carrier on forced dispatch that are told "that's all we can get out of the customer".

It is bad right now and it is down...but I still get better pay off the overflow on Sylectus than I did at my last carrier...AFTER who knows how many companies took their cut...

Newbies beware. I'm spouting off here

(Also please note there are several carriers on EO that treat their drivers very well, not talking to you)

I guess I have to conclude...should have got out of the van segment long ago

 

[brokcanadian]

Its a brand new day!

Feel free to move my comments to the soapbox moderator. Apparently I just realized what I did for a living

 

[FlyingVan]

Its a brand new day!

Feel free to move my comments to the soapbox moderator. Apparently I just realized what I did for a living

Ah, it's part of the 'more' in the thread title. All's good. Wish you luck in the van business. I bailed last May and a happy camper so far.

 

[brokcanadian]

We need more straights giving up the goods...all the silence is making me think that's where I should be

 

[jcochristoph]

You have as much right in this great country to your opinion as you have the freedom to set your own rate.
That hasn't changed yet
But what I have seen change in my 63 years of living here is that instead of everyday public debate over individual opinions, now it is more acceptable to insult the party that expresses an unpopular opinion.
That to me is the "dumbing" down that's taking place in our country these days!

Sent from my SM-N920V using EO Forums mobile app

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Did some soul searching. (Ziggi didn't seem to think that was worth answering) if its less than .85 I'll stay home and do local. Just in case any carrier types are reading. BTW I would take .50 a mile to cut the carrier out (hi "boss", yes I'm serious)

we are not the industry to be hit with dropping profits...and the O/O's either competed or they die....maybe one could call that dumbing down or maybe just cutting the fat, slowing down, cutting expenses...no one promised we would get rich out here...I see it as surviving and everyone has a different idea at what it takes to do so....some prefer to sit wait for a .10 another 1-3 days...3 days out of your life so be it...
one has a choice..wait indefinitely for your rate.....or DH 1,000 for Free because you won't do it for .55 or you can get $550 for same thing you chose to do for free....$100 in fuel to make $550...

 

[OntarioVanMan]

We need more straights giving up the goods...all the silence is making me think that's where I should be

you can run a straight for a $1.30 a mile?....try it....

 

[brokcanadian]

We need more straights giving up the goods...all the silence is making me think that's where I should be

you can run a straight for a $1.30 a mile?....try it....

I'll have lots of time to fix it while I take my "break"

To your previous post, I choose option 3. Whatever the hell that is, I'll let you know when I figure it out

 

[fastman_1]

We need more straights giving up the goods...all the silence is making me think that's where I should be

I see plenty of straights out here in the same boat as vans,


Lost in Space.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

You have as much right in this great country to your opinion as you have the freedom to set your own rate.
That hasn't changed yet
But what I have seen change in my 63 years of living here is that instead of everyday public debate over individual opinions, now it is more acceptable to insult the party that expresses an unpopular opinion.
That to me is the "dumbing" down that's taking place in our country these days!

Sent from my SM-N920V using EO Forums mobile app

agreed.....I think some miss where we are INDEPENDENT OPERATORS/ INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS....and WE decide what our INDIVIDUAL profits margin are....NOT what the next person thinks it should be comparing thier life needs to the next persons....they know absolutely nothing about someones elses needs and yet pass judgement from a Holier than Thou position...

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I remember the days when straights wouldn't even answer the phone for less then a $1.50 PLUS fuel...

 

[OntarioVanMan]

True Confessions for truck drivers lol

I have to say here I would have gone that low for a backhaul, just have never had to, fortunately

The only reason I did it was I had to be home by the weekend. Did not have that warm and fuzzy feeling when I got paid to be following week. Seeing $800 fora 1600 mile trip is not a pleasant sight.

But, But.....You are making expediting great again!!! LOL