Truck Load Rates Halt 8 Week Slide 2.0

Otherwise, it is unpleasantly cold in the Midwest but...to my surprise the rates are holding up. They did show some signs of weakness towards the end of January but I am booked again for the whole next week and until Tuesday in the week after. So far, this February seems as solid as January after all - quite a prospect to reach my quarterly goal of $50K in gross revenue by the end of this month already. Then I will slow down. I'll take it easy. I'll relax. I'll watch for Spring signs.
Perhaps, those rates could relax too and tamper some of that rush.
The new Cascadia wait list is there...if you order one today, maybe December...they say.

 

This week has been more of the same. Busy, harder to cover, and trying to find the magic numbers. Feels like we're about 50% over where we were at this time last year. Also the hottest start to a February I've ever had, which is also good.

 

That's why, I've been running like unhealthy crazy for more than 7 months in a row. The notion of this whole market collapse at any time makes me squeeze all the vital strength there is left in me. This can't go forever, something is gonna give. I hope it won't be me first...LOL

 

Haha ........did ya have it plugged in

 

Oooo look at dat dare tare weight. Lightweight division

 

Picking up my first load in almost 2 weeks tomorrow. Idled the truck for almost an hour today to charge things up, and greased my 5th wheel. Needs a wash badly. Still have lava rock stuck to the trailer and wheels from the last trip north.

My heart's just not in the game any longer. I'm researching the best way to get rid of my equipment and get out. Looking forward to working from home again.

 

Sounds like you’re pretty serious. Have you already started back up your old business or going to do something different, yet still from home?

PM me when your ready to pull the trigger on selling the equipment. Although I hope you change your mind. I’m afraid Scooter ain’t far behind yah.

 

That's ashame you had a really good thing going there.

I guess you're not interested in hiring drivers and going through all that nonsense...