Yesteryear
Expert Expediter
Keith the answer to your question is the fsc your seeing is really bad. Looks like your averaging a penny a mile in fsc. In this case you should look at the load miles. Where is it going? Is it taking you into a location where you have a better chance of getting a good run with an acceptable fsc? If yes, then take the load. Is it taking you into a location where you have little or no chance of getting a load? If the answer is yes, look at the mileage, is it a 1000 mile run or a 150 mile run (remember you may have to dh back)? Base your decision on whether the distance of the load miles is worth the distance you will have to dh to get another load. Will you turn a profit or will you be paying to take the load. Always remember to include your post em into the equation.
As for being picked on, don't let one poster throw you off EO. Yes, there are some posters that are grumpy and like to pick on other posters. I don't think they really mean to be mean. I think they are really just joking and don't realize at times they are coming across as mean. I'm sure they aren't really all pessimist and negativity. After-all can you imagine what a life of negativity and pessimisim would be like. Don't think it would be a pleasant existence. I am sure everyone would be much happier being pleasant. I am sure we all want to be polite and courteous to new comers on EO. Without new posters EO would become very doldrum after-awhile. So, sit down, take your shoes off, stay awhile!
As for being picked on, don't let one poster throw you off EO. Yes, there are some posters that are grumpy and like to pick on other posters. I don't think they really mean to be mean. I think they are really just joking and don't realize at times they are coming across as mean. I'm sure they aren't really all pessimist and negativity. After-all can you imagine what a life of negativity and pessimisim would be like. Don't think it would be a pleasant existence. I am sure everyone would be much happier being pleasant. I am sure we all want to be polite and courteous to new comers on EO. Without new posters EO would become very doldrum after-awhile. So, sit down, take your shoes off, stay awhile!