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Getting Out of Fargo?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by carwreck, Apr 22, 2012.

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  1. Apr 22, 2012 #1
    carwreck

    carwreck Light Load Member

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    taking this pricey load up to Fargo, ND.. I don't normally operate there.
    Now there isn't much freight up there, and from what I see, most directions are getting $1.30-1.50 with exception to loads heading W and SW. I'd like to head towards the midwest, what's the most profitable move? deadhead to Minneapolis? I don't have much experience in these lanes, any info and suggestions would be much appreciated!
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2012 #2
    Espressolane

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    Van, Refer or Flat?
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2012 #3
    MNdriver

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    Check with elliot, valley express, S&S or some of the local logistics.

    You've got GPK, Anderson windows, american crystal sugar. Just some of the things off the top of my head i have hauled out of there.


    Never did have much good for rates.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2012 #4
    leftlanetruckin

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    This.

    Martin
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2012 #5
    SHC

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    If you're pulling a flat then the northern part of MN will all be lumber loads and cheap. I'd just DH to Minneapolis and make more $$.

    I always figure in my DH and add it to the rate of the load I'm hauling. You won't get me to ND/MT/WY for less than $3.50 to the truck.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2012 #6
    carwreck

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    Unfortunately we're doing dry van now, what are some good shippers out there? I won't haul anything less than $1.8/mile.. which I'm willing to do, since I'm taking $3.00/mile going up there.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2012 #7
    SHC

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    I take it you are running your own authority???

    You should be able to find something for $1.80 mile on a van but it may take a day or two to find it. If you don't want to sit just DH to Minneapolis and I'm sure you can find $2.50 out of there. In the end, the gross revenue will be about the same with a few hundered miles being empty which will help your MPG out.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2012 #8
    carwreck

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    Yes I have my authority! my 2 year birthday is coming up soon!
    I won't sit for two days, time is money, we will see on monday. I have a feeling I will deadhead monday to minneapolis then load tuesday.. any tips on some good shippers in minneapolis or fargo?
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2012 #9
    SHC

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    Bayer is located in Shakoppee. They manufacture seed germinating equipment. I've hauled several loads out of there in the past for over $4 a mile but they all went to Miami. So maybe not a good plan cuz then u have to get out of Miami lol....
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2012 #10
    carwreck

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    Excellent! do you have contact info for the sweet sugar? maybe GPK too if you don't mind.
    I'd love it if I can get a light plastic load.. any info would make my life much easier, and would be much appreciated!
     
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