Just ran from Laredo to MI on a cross dock load. Stuck in TX for 8 days but it ended up being worth the wait (lucky am I)
Given the choice? I would not care for going south of Houston, or west of Dallas. In a ST or Sprinter....I get stuck in southern TX, not to mention your clear out of the main freight lanes. Nice runs out of there, if you can get em. However, if your stuck for days and finally get that nice 1000 mile run...is it any different from 2x500 mile and you keep moving from elsewhere?
No less then 6 Panther cargo's, 4 unmarked sprinters, a couple of Express 1's, and various other brands at the Flying J alone. TA was close to the same, with Pilot being scarce in comparison. Had faith in my company and O/O to get me outta there, but it still took days.
To me, it's 50-50 and would not go there, given the choice. Part of the waiting is WHERE your waiting and Laredo is not a favorite. Did meet some of those who are undercutting freight and it was interesting conversation. Most were holding out for good rate but with the saturation......it was soon to become a cut and run deal.
