I love the Cry Babyzzz

theothermeat · Aug 24, 2009

Why is it that people are still hurting in these economy? 70% of all O/O depend on broker freight or their leased to companies. I keep reading these posts about info regarding carriers and money this and money that. If these people put forth some of the effort they do to bi*tchin on a computer at someone, they would too make it.

Why pay the middle men when all it takes is a phone call (or 389), lol....to do the same as the large carriers or brokers.....

Also,.........quit hauling cheap freight and haul cars. They too (at times) get cheap rates, but........ .35cpm x 7 or even x 9.....well.......do the math!

Oh, I'm just a fat, tattoo'd, out of work trucker myself, so NO need to complain about "if im so good, why dont I"..........

I'm ****ing in the same empty pot as everyone else out there, I just find it funny how people act/speak before typing/thinking sometimes...........THANKS.....its passes the time. LOL..

Save Travels to all...

davekc · Aug 24, 2009

That made about as much sense as sanding a piece of jello.

Slo-Ride · Aug 24, 2009

davekc said:
That made about as much sense as sanding a piece of jello.

LOL,,,But he maybe on to something..Been watching the guys moving the autos and talking with em all summer,,seems most are claiming they did well this past year and with the price of
new cars most seem to think it will countiune????I kinda had a chance to rip my freight box off earlier in the year but did nothing but think about it...

davekc · Aug 24, 2009

I wouldn't get into too much of a rush to tear that box off to haul autos. Cash for clunkers ended today.

theothermeat · Aug 24, 2009

It's not that it doesnt make any sense. Its just an opinion from my part. I'm no better then anyone out there on the road however I sometimes wonder how people w/ NO business sense continue to further themselves into a hole.

Just because the volume of NEW cars is down, doesn't mean there isn't autos to haul. What keeps people from getting into hauling cars is the start up costs. They are WAY more then getting a truck and a box trailer, or an expedite truck.

That being said........there isn't "more" money in cars, but there is DEF! more consistansy then any other freight I have seen in a long time.

I'm not trying to start a fight with you guys, just had a couple convos w/ people looking for drivers and it overwhelms me the way some people use a truck to produce an income........I guess......To each their Own??

Slo-Ride · Aug 24, 2009

davekc said:
I wouldn't get into too much of a rush to tear that box off to haul autos. Cash for clunkers ended today.

I doubt the box will ever come off..just earlier in the year a buddy wanted me to throw in with him by putting wedges on in place of the boxes...
The guys I have been talking with are mostly pulling used autos,(aution house cars??)So I dont think the cash for clunkers even enter into it...

Slo-Ride · Aug 24, 2009

theothermeat said:
It's not that it doesnt make any sense. Its just an opinion from my part. I'm no better then anyone out there on the road however I sometimes wonder how people w/ NO business sense continue to further themselves into a hole.

Just because the volume of NEW cars is down, doesn't mean there isn't autos to haul. What keeps people from getting into hauling cars is the start up costs. They are WAY more then getting a truck and a box trailer, or an expedite truck.

That being said........there isn't "more" money in cars, but there is DEF! more consistansy then any other freight I have seen in a long time.

I'm not trying to start a fight with you guys, just had a couple convos w/ people looking for drivers and it overwhelms me the way some people use a truck to produce an income........I guess......To each their Own??

Times are slow but for the most part I find most are carving some sort of living out here in this end of the bussiness..Not as good as years gone by but ya can still make a lil here..just gotta manage things diferent today....

theothermeat · Aug 24, 2009

You are right! The auction side of autos used to drive the industry. The bigger name companies usually have the auction to auction freight or auction to port freight.

In the last 2 years, I hauled more salvage and povs. I honestly would say 60% of what went on my trailer was taken off and put into a sea box.

Pov's usually pay better, but are more time consuming and are more detailed orientend.

jOhn

blizzard2014 · Aug 25, 2009

Did Iceroadtrucker sell his shack in Alaska and buy himself a car used hauler? Just wondering!

CharlesD · Aug 25, 2009

You can get .30 a mile for small LTL as well if you're patient enough to put together a run and you have a big enough box to fit several of them. Cars aren't the only thing that can be combined for a good rate.

greg334 · Aug 25, 2009

blizzard said:
Did Iceroadtrucker sell his shack in Alaska and buy himself a car used hauler? Just wondering!

Well they wrapped up the season, the last show I think is this coming Sunday and a lot of people are glad it is over with.

FastDarnell · Aug 25, 2009

I was one who was nearly out at the end of the winter. It is much better now. I am getting pretty close to buying my own truck. I think those of us still here after the storm Hurricane George Jr. are in the drivers seat to reap some long overdue rewards. This recession is about over.

transporter · Aug 25, 2009

forgive my ignorance but what is 389

guido4475 · Aug 25, 2009

theothermeat said:
Why is it that people are still hurting in these economy? 70% of all O/O depend on broker freight or their leased to companies. I keep reading these posts about info regarding carriers and money this and money that. If these people put forth some of the effort they do to bi*tchin on a computer at someone, they would too make it.

Why pay the middle men when all it takes is a phone call (or 389), lol....to do the same as the large carriers or brokers.....

Also,.........quit hauling cheap freight and haul cars. They too (at times) get cheap rates, but........ .35cpm x 7 or even x 9.....well.......do the math!

Oh, I'm just a fat, tattoo'd, out of work trucker myself, so NO need to complain about "if im so good, why dont I"..........

I'm ****ing in the same empty pot as everyone else out there, I just find it funny how people act/speak before typing/thinking sometimes...........THANKS.....its passes the time. LOL..

Save Travels to all...

The kind of thinking/mentality that just scares me.Must of fell off the short bus or something.....

greg334 · Aug 25, 2009

Hey Darnell, the recession is far from over.

Joe Biden's chief of economics on Joe's massive staff has pointed out that the numbers that are coming in indicate that we are not doing that well and they expect it to get worst. This was twice I heard him say it, and it is twice more I am convinced that until there is real growth without our money being used, we are not out of the woods yet on our way home and with Joe's staff saying this, I think they lost the basket of bread crumbs.

FastDarnell · Aug 25, 2009

greg334 Re: I love the Cry Babyzzz

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Hey Darnell, the recession is far from over
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Greg, many economists would disagree with you. Some will agree with you too. I suppose time will tell. I believe the tide has turned and my paychecks would support that. I will be betting that I am right. In fact three more good weeks and I will be betting with the purchase of my own truck.

bluejaybee · Aug 26, 2009

transporter said:
forgive my ignorance but what is 389

He was talking about cars. Right? So, a 389 was probably the hottest engine ever in a GTO. Especially with 3 deuces. That was about the only clear part of his whole post.

bluejaybee · Aug 26, 2009

FastDarnell said:
greg334 Re: I love the Cry Babyzzz

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Hey Darnell, the recession is far from over
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Greg, many economists would disagree with you. Some will agree with you too. I suppose time will tell. I believe the tide has turned and my paychecks would support that. I will be betting that I am right. In fact three more good weeks and I will be betting with the purchase of my own truck.

I too, have had a great 3 weeks and am working on a 4th. But, I am not looking for this to be the end of the slow. Still, just thankful for this blessing of the last few weeks.

letzrockexpress · Aug 26, 2009

greg334 said:
Hey Darnell, the recession is far from over.

Joe Biden's chief of economics on Joe's massive staff has pointed out that the numbers that are coming in indicate that we are not doing that well and they expect it to get worst. This was twice I heard him say it, and it is twice more I am convinced that until there is real growth without our money being used, we are not out of the woods yet on our way home and with Joe's staff saying this, I think they lost the basket of bread crumbs.

Ya know, Sam Walton had a philosophy he lived by that he claimed is what made him as successful as he was. He called it "management by walking around". He didn't worry about what people said about much of anything. He kept his eyes and ears open and watched what was going on , making his own observations and opinions as to what the business climate was like. I have to say that where I live, things are improving at a fairly quick pace. I could listen to Tom, Dick, and Harry spout off about what they think, but they all have their own agendas... If I see it's getting better, It's probably getting better. If my paycheck is increasing and I am getting more loads, I'm not going to listen to somebody who wants to pi*s on my leg and tell me it's raining...