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The REAL Reason Freight Rates SUCK

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by mcgoo422000, Feb 13, 2013.

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  1. Feb 13, 2013 #11
    windsmith

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    Exclusive use partials pay expedited truckload rates or they don't go on my truck. Every exclusive use partial that I've hauled has paid better than truckload rates picking in the same area.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2013 #12
    Starline

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    This rant goes on every yr around this time...

    My question to the OP is why are you out there instead of the comfort of your own home. Had you prepared by putting fund aside for your bills for Feb... you could be driving your recliner. like I do every yr when freight count is low, rates even lower and fuel at its highest.
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2013 #13
    mcgoo422000

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    I would but all my equipment is paid for and I figured how to work the system where I pay very little in taxes, my wife lives in a house she likes and when
    obamacare kicks in I'm going to get free insurance at maybe the union drivers expense. If I close my savings account I can get EBT (foodstamps) and still work.
    Where else than in America can this happen. Just so you wouldn't think I live in trailer in Pa, NJ, or FL. I posted a picture of the house where my office is.
    I'm sitting looking out the window on the right side as I type.
     

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  5. Feb 13, 2013 #14
    mcgoo422000

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    I am at home just bored wife suggested I go on the road as I'm restless and aggravating when home to long
     
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  7. Feb 13, 2013 #15
    mcgoo422000

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    No one asked you to come. I know your thoughts work for free as long as you get to work.
     
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  8. Feb 13, 2013 #16
    BigBadBill

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    You want to beat cheap freight then educate yourself. These rants just continue to show a complete lack of knowledge of the business you are in.
     
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  9. Feb 13, 2013 #17
    RAGE 18

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    I love sequels this one is getting good!
     
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  10. Feb 13, 2013 #18
    BigBadBill

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    Say No To Cheap Freight Part 1,493 - The Rise of OOIDA's Ignorant Education Campaign
     
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  11. Feb 13, 2013 #19
    mcgoo422000

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    And how long did it take (days) and how many picks and drops. Last time I was in boston picked one piece weighing less than3000 going to VT paid near as much
    took the wife to lake Champlain after dropping. The fact still is if you let it sit rate will rise seen it to many times.
     
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  12. Feb 13, 2013 #20
    Passin Thru

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    And then he post's a picture of my neighbor the lawyers house. This is gonna be a long ride. Gotta make my Mercedes payment somehow, and my boat, and my Travel Trailer, and my hunting camp..ETC ETC ETC ..............
     
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