Freight Rates

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 9jgf9er, Apr 12, 2022.

  1. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I don’t know that answer but I did watch an interesting show on Netflix or Hulu? Called Neat about bourbon
    I think it was in that show they said corn always has an even number of rows

    So there’s a little Cash Cab info for you

    https://www.kfb.org/WebsitePageFile/File/929F5060-026E-40E0-A998-B69ACBDC493F/CornFunFacts.pdf
     
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  3. God prefers Diesels

    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    Imagine needing a Detroit, and wanting a CAT. That's me.
     
  4. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Imagine what guys are saying on the mask forum about the sudden drop in revenue.
     
  5. Last Call

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    Compounded with historically high fuel prices..& inflation at 8% on the heels of a pandemic..
    Yeah this is not a normal cycle
    You won't convince me it is
     
  6. Last Call

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    I understand
    Do think I'am advocating this
    But since I can't hook you up with that Marmon
    How do you feel about a Star Car with a Detroit ?
     
  7. runningman0661

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    Fuel has hovered around $5.00 a gallon before. Initially when fuel spiked on a daily basis, it was tough. It’s now leveled out, my fuel surcharge is generous and above the National average, I get a great fuel discount at the pump, and last but not least I have a fuel efficient truck (just averaged 8.4 mpg from the Florida panhandle to Charleston, SC.) so I’m actually making more money where fuel currently sits.

    The point I was making is this industry is cyclical, you’re correct this is the perfect storm, it will thin the Hurd, the strong will survive and prosper on the other side.
     
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  8. God prefers Diesels

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    That's the goal. Just waiting for one of two things to happen. Either truck prices drop back to near normal, or my current engine blows up. Once one of those things happen, I'll be ready to buy.

    Here's my preferences in order:

    Engine - 12.7, Red Top, CAT
    Tranny - 13, 18, 10
    Truck - WS 49xx, W9L, Pete

    Pre DEF/DPF. Don't care about EGR, don't care about ELOGS. So roughly 2006 or older.
     
  9. 062

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    Here ya go... do it like Cash
    Air ride seats - heavy equipment - by owner - sale
     
  10. REO6205

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    Engine? And now for something completely different....

     
  11. Last Call

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    And I understand what your saying and it's good you are smart enough to capitalize on the situation..
    I don't think some drivers are smart enough to figure out how to adjust
     
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