Worst Over?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by KnightMare84, May 12, 2020.

  1. KnightMare84

    KnightMare84 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,

    Want your thoughts, but things seem to have picked up for me hugely this week. I got flatbed rate requests from 4 new industrial customers yesterday alone from a group of 500 emails I'd sent out 3 weeks ago. Rates seem to be improving as well.

    How things looking for you other brokers? Drivers???

    Thanks!
     
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  3. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Well it never really slowed down for me. Maybe 1 week like 4 weeks ago was kind of slow. Ive been able to pre book for the last 6 weeks or so and decent rates. Loadboard is still a bloodbath but that is nothing out of the ordinary
     
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  4. KnightMare84

    KnightMare84 Bobtail Member

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    Good for you buddy. I started brokering the first week of the lockdown. Great timing, eh? Lol. Was able to get customers still but got a lot of "we'll call you when this is over." They're definitely starting to call now so hopefully........

    Unfortunately this first wave will be dwarved by the next one but I think we've got a good few months in the clear. Hopefully rates keep improving for you and the other carriers out there.



     
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  5. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Better. Pretty much an ‘old normal’ week for me. Felt good. Real good.
     
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  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I’ve been getting more emails and calls, looking for a Truck. Always a good sign
     
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  7. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Still trash here but very slowly trending upward id say. Still a .9 load to truck. Piss poor.
     
  8. Snailexpress

    Snailexpress Road Train Member

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    Produce market is hot. $4 - $5 per mile loads from Nogales
     
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