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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 4Cs Freight, Jan 30, 2019.
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I know the company I used to work for (on the inside) had contracted rates that were generally 40-50% higher than the spot lane rates. Obtained primarily because of capacity. Shippers essentially cut out the brokerage mark-up in order to ensure a certain amount of capacity.spyder7723 Thanks this. -
It's like playing a game of chess sometimes, especially when capacity in the market increases and the gravy train slows to a crawl -
A friend of mine that lived up the road from me growing up owns one of the mega trucking companies. Got that info straight from him. It's easier for him to take the bailed cardboard from the broker for $1.00 then direct for $1.25. He said there is no paperwork or anything else involved.
He actually has a whole fleet of trucks dedicated to running from Ohio to NH and VT then back from Mass to Ohio. -
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There was a small amount of truth in that story tho, tmc and melton both pull scrap cardboard out of the northeast, but they don't do it for a buck a mile.thaistick Thanks this. -
Here's a thought, while spot market rates have fallen a bit from 2018, they are still much higher than they were in the last major downturn in the economy.
You guys that are struggling to get a profitable rate today need to get your house in order cause this ain't nothing. The next real recession will send you into bankruptcy if you don't prepare for it.Last edited: Feb 2, 2019
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