I have a few theories why rates don't rise.

@Hammer166

 

As long as I can afford a new track suit and flip flops, I'll haul anything anywhere. I'm definitely a 80 percenter!

 

I try not to but if I do I'll just put my foot on the dash while I'm driving

 

It's really simple trucking has NEVER stood up for itself because most are worried that someone else will make a buck or take the crappy customers that they have. Lack of planning or poor planning for down time to make a point over the crappy rates has been the downfall of the industry. Lack of participation regarding rulemaking that affects the industry as a whole is another issue. Everyone says" Not my problem, don't have time pick an excuse.
The bottom line is everyone is too concerned about the 5 bucks they might loose to try to change things to get the 100 bucks they deserve.
I could really get on a rant about this but I refuse to ruin my day.

 

I’ve said this for years. It’s the nasty backhaul word. Just because I’m headed that way doesn’t make my expenses lower.