Truck Load Rates Halt 8 Week Slide 2.0

Really....

 

Im not saying FB is going to go down, it’s just not going to have the severe upward pressure of the other two.

 

I know exactly what reefer is doing right now.

 

Ehh....should have bought that reefer I've been thinking about 4 years now.

 

Y’all sit on the side lines and let Midwest pull a triple lindy.

Me:

 

Curious as to what leads you to that conclusion.

 

USDA is showing a shortage of trucks for produce in just about every market.

https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvwtrk.pdf

 

Maybe he’s doing that reverse psychology trying to get everyone out of flatbed,so he can rake in all the cash... yeah that’s it reefer sucks.... flatbed is were it’s at

 

Reefer has been on fire for the last several weeks here in the west and I expect if we go into a national lock down, the rates will explode even higher. I've managed to stay away from the fresh fruit and vegi market because it's a PITA, but if the rates get as high as I expect they might, I may just roll the dice and get back into it to generate some income. I decided to take at least 4 days off for turkey day because I've been running non-stop for the last 2 months, but things will be gearing up for Christmas and I don't expect rates to dip in my end of the market anytime soon.

The reefer rates heading east from California are outstanding, but getting something coming back is still a challenge. That's why I stick to the west coast. I make much more on fewer miles.

 

There are many many indicators. Some public, some my own. I’ll just drop one and that’s to think about the vaccine coming online. That’s going to be a monstrous effort.

Also, some parts of the country are shutting down non essential again and its maximum panic porn out there. Hours in line waiting to get groceries. Completely ridiculous IMO but when people are scared they have no problem spending money.

Not saying I’ve never done that here on TTR but not in this case. I have no interest in flat bed even a little bit.