What if it Snows?

Ok I found one portion of your post I can agree with..........

And my experience with West coast freight is significantly different than yours.

Have you looked at moving to more specialized freight?

SoCal/central valley freight to the PNW were my money loads. But I was not skeered of Haz/tanker stuff. That was a couple of years ago, but doubt it's changes that much.

 

They own the trailer and broke it off in your behind. Win some, lose some. Ask for your 25 dollar empty spot fee and move on.
Buy a trailer and it won't happen again.

 

I'm talking Schneider board freight.

 

Yeah, its pretty bad.
Have you considered Landstar?
@Dave_in_AZ seems to be doing well

 

If the current business model is not working, It may be time to change models.

Time to use another freight board?

 

So, if I take a Load to Phoenix to visit my cousin, can I get a load out with my dryvan? Ain’t going to Commiefornia. Not in my Truck anyways, maybe a rental car. Seriously any freight headed east or northeast out of there? Ever? Any specific time of year that’s better? Seasonal cactus loads? Lol. Been meaning to ask for a while now.

 

Not bad at all. Maybe I need a new Loadboard.

 

Impala is looking for a round trip team, and redwood is actually crappy when I've dealt with them. Took some work to get the money they agreed to.

 

Always booked direct for BNSF. Better rate that way.