Refrigerated Rates

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by corvette427, Dec 26, 2011.

  1. corvette427

    corvette427 Bobtail Member

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    I have been doing some due diligence and getting quotes for different types of freight (Ie) flat,step, reefer and van checking some load boards just seeing what some brokers are offering and man some of these gus are greedy i made some calls today on reefer loads most that i was quoted was a 1.87 per mile. i even had one that had a load of ice cream for 1.38per mile that was 1375 miles for $1900.00. she said i have a little room on it my response was you need a whole lot of room for that one she just said oh well i know. whats a decent average for hauling reefer loads i know thats a loaded question but some of these guys are ridicouless with this....
     
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  3. " OPTIMUS PRIME "

    " OPTIMUS PRIME " Light Load Member

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    Most of the brokers won't post any good paying loads on the boards b/c..... 1. They don't want an overwhelming amount of phone calls at once. 2. They pretty much give those loads to their go to guys, b/c they are reliable and have probably built a well established relationship with each other. 3. They figured if you don't this cheap freight, another DUMMY will.

    Just out of curiosity, which loadboards were you checking out?
     
  4. corvette427

    corvette427 Bobtail Member

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    just doing some checking on freightfinder
     
  5. popmartian

    popmartian Road Train Member

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    Pulling reefer has upside, staying busy! other things to consider are, lumper fees, reefer fuel and wash outs. A reefer can handle up to 44K gross wt, its good for haz-mat, and dry goods. frozen for solo and fresh for teams. downside, late penalty at reciever and long unloading times. also more maintenance on the chiller. If you networked with a few regulars the market is fairly strong now. Ch Robinson is big but also cheap, and fresh brokers on the west coast are tough too. but you hould expect at least 1.60 to 1.90 loaded. If you want to try reefer but don,t want to buy a reefer you could lease on to Southern at .92cmp loaded and empty plus fuel surcharge and let the carrier do the admin side. They are building the lease side and have 800 plus company trucks. (they are tough to work for)2005 yr + truck must pass spec and dot. I am thinking of moving from company side to lease side and run for them. They do not lease trucks. bring your own rig :) they have huge fuel discounts at p/j.
     
  6. Crazy D

    Crazy D Medium Load Member

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    In the game of Reefer. It's simple. If ya have the horse you MUST have the wagon. Pulling somone elses trailer is crazy. Having a trailer you own will definately help you.
     
  7. skytrends

    skytrends Light Load Member

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    I don't pull my wagon out of the yard for less then $2.00 per mile for all miles. Even Cheap Charlie (Ch. Robinson) will pay that if, you stick to your guns. JUST SAY NO TO CHEAP FREIGHT!
     
  8. KnuckleBuster

    KnuckleBuster Light Load Member

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    That's a fact. I've gotten $3 and $4 a mile loads by sticking to my guns.
     
  9. Reefer Madman

    Reefer Madman Bobtail Member

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  10. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    the change.....
     
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