Has it picked up for you?
- Thread starter Lawrence
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It seems as if we are seeing more load opps but sure not seeing any increase in load pay.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
From talking to dispatch and other drivers, Van freight is up. I have seen a small increase in offers AND one thing that i have personally had is a BIG increase in Expedite loads that i have picked up from MAJOR NATIONAL TRUCKING COMPANIES...My last 6 runs were all these type of runs..paid well and had to be there yesterday.....yea we all have had one of these loads from time to time, but 6 in a row!?!? When i questioned dispatch they said there is alot more of then in the past....
Anyone else seeing this?
Anyone else seeing this?
No! I had been doing fine until coming home last week for the long weekend. But it is just the beginning of the month so my expectations were low.
Much shorter times between loads. We waited 10 minutes today before we got a load for tomorrow.
It was the 3rd week in April that we started the current string of good weeks that would rival the past couple of years.
So we had a very good 2nd quarter and are hoping it goes on thru the rest of the year.
So we had a very good 2nd quarter and are hoping it goes on thru the rest of the year.
If you asked me in May, I would have said yes, it's picking up. Looking at the first half of 2009, the freight had been sporadic. We will have slow times punctuated with periods that rival our best year (2007) for freight and revenue.
If we use first-half numbers to project full-year results for 2009, 2009 gross revenue will be down 12 percent from 2008 levels and 29 percent from 2007 levels.
If freight picks up in the second half, we could see an improvement over 2008 but it would have to pick up and continue strong. If the present on-again, off-again pace continues, 2009 will likely come in softer than 2008.
Still, we are happy and healthy in the business and have every intention of continuing as expediters. We expect to see revenue return to 2007 levels but don't know how long it will take for that to happen.
If we use first-half numbers to project full-year results for 2009, 2009 gross revenue will be down 12 percent from 2008 levels and 29 percent from 2007 levels.
If freight picks up in the second half, we could see an improvement over 2008 but it would have to pick up and continue strong. If the present on-again, off-again pace continues, 2009 will likely come in softer than 2008.
Still, we are happy and healthy in the business and have every intention of continuing as expediters. We expect to see revenue return to 2007 levels but don't know how long it will take for that to happen.
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Wierd month. Still a relative newbie to the game, but I do see offers coming a lot more frequently.
We do, however see loads that are booked improperly (wrong equipment) and cancelling loads. Lots of dry runs in the last few weeks. Had one today, matter-of-fact.
Being active means tolerating a small sleeper is easier.
We do, however see loads that are booked improperly (wrong equipment) and cancelling loads. Lots of dry runs in the last few weeks. Had one today, matter-of-fact.
Being active means tolerating a small sleeper is easier.
Dennis same thing here...had 4 in a row...load count is up hence DH is down....the busier it gets the less DH one incurs...
guido4475
Not a Member
Let's see. I had a 400 miler last week, went home on friday.Been home since.Cut several trees down,cleared some more land,Bought a tractor,put mudflaps on the van,cleaned the garage, and had a July 4th party.So yes, I've been busy in many other ways.Freight wise, no.Had a load offer this morning deadheading 200 mi to get it in Taylor, Mi going to Elpaso.I accepted it, but we did not get it.First time phone has rang since I have been home.
.transporter
Expert Expediter
thank you piper, i like your visual interpertation. lol