Erick Evans
New Recruit
Ahhhh hell, I don't know what cheap carriers are running for, it was just an example. LMAO.
Is it slow all over ???
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Ahhhh hell, I don't know what cheap carriers are running for, it was just an example. LMAO.
vitaminchik
Seasoned Expediter
I am with a large straight loaded by fastexact, now expedite, kisel, jexpress, Nations direct, Bondar logistics. I use to be loaded right up after my rest time no problems. I don't know what is happening I am sitting three four days between loads and everybody around seems getting more desperate, something weird is going on just a month ago it was anyhow ok it is driving me to spit on expediting and forget it for life may the greedy large trucking companies fetch fed full.
vitaminchik
Seasoned Expediter
My 5ake it is horrible. I got out from ny city area for 1.25 and nothing else worked.
what's your take on the whole thing? Guys share don't keep silent may be we need industry wide sabotaging strike. No matter how many trucks new influx don't believe that sh ** we are being sabotaged on a large scale by trucking corps don't be little to believe otherwise. Don't believe. Do you see too many exoedite trucks camping do you see way more on parking lots waiting then before? Do you see any staggering more than before. NO absolutely not. This is not the case. It's the big business trying to choke the lesser. Look at brokers. Introduction of 80K bond and go from there
what's your take on the whole thing? Guys share don't keep silent may be we need industry wide sabotaging strike. No matter how many trucks new influx don't believe that sh ** we are being sabotaged on a large scale by trucking corps don't be little to believe otherwise. Don't believe. Do you see too many exoedite trucks camping do you see way more on parking lots waiting then before? Do you see any staggering more than before. NO absolutely not. This is not the case. It's the big business trying to choke the lesser. Look at brokers. Introduction of 80K bond and go from there
paullud
Veteran Expediter
Aren't vans used as loss leaders? I believe the over saturation has turned them into a tool being used to open doors to gain more profitable business. The rates get pushed down because the big companies are trying to use them to gain business and the all van companies are just trying to remain in business. The problem may not be an either or type of issue but one where everyone deserves the blame.
vitaminchik
Seasoned Expediter
I simply don't see a whopping more guys to have entered the business yes but not any critical mass by any means. This is different. It's not we choke each other it's the big corps
vitaminchik
Seasoned Expediter
I had three day stay in Chicago barely got out cause agreed to go Manhattan yes where not too many go with a straight and I don't want to keep doing that just not I am good at it but no. Now sitting on Lima Ohio 3rd day stuck it's pretty good place strategically you can spring in an direction. Pointless... I never had such tim in 4 years. I tell first time this bad in 4 years. This is unusual. This absolutely insanely is unusual
Yes there is a lot of pointing of fingers but as Xiggi said it's a tough nut to crack
Dont get all the complaining, its expediting, its been the same way for years. One week feast the next famine. If you have not figured this out then maybe this business isnt for you. Take it when its good and save, save, save for when its not !!!!!
Do you have your own authority? How do you run a regulated straight truck with multiple carriers?
People vent nothings going to change that. If it was a good week then a bad week I would have no complaint but that's not what it is. Yes I save, save, save. It's just weird right now for who knows why.
paullud
Veteran Expediter
It could be 4 months straight of 3k miles per week and then one week of 2k miles and drivers will complain.
You are one of the good ones who does what is needed and understands that sometimes there is no logical explanation for what goes on in this wonderful business we all chose to be in !!!
vitaminchik
Seasoned Expediter
Yes authority. Obviously. There is no other way that I know of.
There is not one. Have you tried running for a good reputable single carrier !!!!!!!
Lol, well heck, just got hit with economic karma, an 84 mi run...that is!
I'm going to give out to the homeless this weekend, May be next week 1200 mi run.
I'm going to give out to the homeless this weekend, May be next week 1200 mi run.
Sitting in Dayton tonight for an AM pu going to Chicagoland Sat. Resting up 4 next week. It will be crazy - you have 2 believe in the power of positive thinking!!!
vitaminchik
Seasoned Expediter
Ran for two years for Brighton transport was loaded ok, not too busy by any means but not bad. but... cant forget it, all the abuse I went through... it is calm and peace the way I run now, these partners are not abusive they respect you being an owner op. I run not much. last year 59K miles and satisfied with it. Wife works anyways, and after I die will not take the money with me either. nobody did. Simply do not want to run for less than 1.50 for straight.