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Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by Mortarmaggot, Oct 15, 2019.

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  1. Oct 15, 2019 #1
    Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    It's been a tad slow over at Superior. I've been out 22 days, but it takes a while to get back out once in. A lot of guys getting tank washed home long before home dates.

    Is it like that across the board for liquid bulk, or is it just us?
     
    Mortarmaggot, Oct 15, 2019
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  3. Oct 15, 2019 #2
    scythe08

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    You're a mega(sorta) so you'll feel it more than smaller companies, but drivers are complaining on both the tanker FB pages I'm on, so it's not just you.
     
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  4. Oct 15, 2019 #3
    Just passing by

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    I don't know if it's just a coincidence but I have been to 3 different tankwashes this past week and they were incredibly empty... specifically Quala in Saraland, AL. They had 6 dirty tankers on the lot... mid-week.
     
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  5. Oct 15, 2019 #4
    Leviathan Tube

    Leviathan Tube Medium Load Member

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    Yours is not the only company slow right now. I wish I better understood why.
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2019 #5
    WIlee81

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    Aw man I really hope it isnt a trend considering I'm gonna have my CDL next Friday and looking into going tanker. Hopefully living in a refinery town will shield the market down here.
     
    WIlee81, Oct 15, 2019
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  8. Oct 15, 2019 #6
    Capacity

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    Our big Foundry up here went from 24/7 to 5/8s it is slowing down.
     
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  9. Oct 15, 2019 #7
    Leviathan Tube

    Leviathan Tube Medium Load Member

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    There is a degree of seasonality to the industry. I wouldn't worry about it long-term, yet.
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2019 #8
    Mortarmaggot

    Mortarmaggot Heavy Load Member

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    Not worried long term, just wanted to know if it's across the board. Looks like it's slow with everyone.

    I learned to enjoy the slow times during my first two years. It won't be long and they'll be willing to let you run the tires off the truck.
     
    Mortarmaggot, Oct 17, 2019
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  11. Oct 17, 2019 #9
    Mortarmaggot

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    Dispatch called saying I'll get assigned a load out tomorrow. That's darn good. Been home less than 2 after 22 out and able to roll within 3 days.
     
    Mortarmaggot, Oct 17, 2019
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  12. Oct 17, 2019 #10
    cuzzin it

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    Slow but not dead. I did a 34 at loves Deer Park Tx and saw a lot of other tanker trucks hanging around. Things will pick up again, this is just so contraction from the nice long surge in liquid bulk.
     
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