Truck Load Rates Halt 8 Week Slide 2.0

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by Scooter Jones, Mar 7, 2020.

  1. SteveScott

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    It ain't rocket science. Almost anybody can do it. When I want to spend more time at home, I'll go back to online sales and make more money than I ever did in trucking or any other line of work. I drive because I want to do something different than sitting around. In the not so distant future, my body will let me know when it's time to slow down and do something else.
     
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  3. Midwest Trucker

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    That’s interesting. Makes sense.
     
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  4. Midwest Trucker

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    It’s upsetting to read @Scooter Jones that people/groups who have been known to destroy property and set fires in certain cities in your neck of the woods are in fact starting many of these fires. Then you have politicians of the same side blaming it on climate change. In the mean time, people are dying and property is being destroyed.

    I feel for you guys.
     
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  5. Scooter Jones

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    You wouldn't believe how many anecdotal stories I've been hearing in the last couple of days.
     
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  6. Dino soar

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    Actually it sounds like you're talking about my ex girlfriend.

    I thought that middle finger was made out of steel because it was always up and never went down.

    Then she actually broke it and I told her that was from the Whiplash from whipping it out so much.

    Then they wrapped it in a sling and it was still in that same position.

    So I said good for you baby you can still express your true feelings.

    And with that she raised it in the air and that was that...
     
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  7. Scooter Jones

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    LOL
     
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  8. Scooter Jones

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    Well another week in the books.

    I'm sorry @Midwest Trucker I left 36 hours on my 70 this week. I promise, I'll try harder next week.

    All in all it wasn't too bad of a week for ME. $5,150 to the truck on 34 hrs and 1,800 miles. I can live with that.
     
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  9. Scooter Jones

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  10. Scooter Jones

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    Spot rates above $3/mile in 46 of 100 lanes

    Spot rates above $3/mile in 46 of 100 lanes - FreightWaves

    My lane is not listed in the 46, however, some how I'm managing $3.40 loaded miles this month.

    Must be all the cookies my wife is making...

    Seriously though, this cannot last, especially if used trucks are flying off the lots as some are reporting.
     
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  11. Scooter Jones

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    In case anyone is interested in helping those who have been affected by the wildfires, you can make a donation through the Salvation Army here Cascade Division

    I've been a supporter of this division in Oregon for years. They do a great work here in Oregon.

    It's unimaginable the grief and sorrow some are just coming to grips with here, loss of family, homes, possessions, pets, etc, is almost most too much to bear.
     
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