Low freight?

As a general rule, there is a slight to moderate slow-down in general freight movement during the first quarter of the year. By no means does that apply to every situation. Weather, the economy, your location, type of haul, etc. dictate the numbers. An individual driver will possibly a reduction in miles run, but usually not much. It just really depends on the particular scenario.
Do not let that influence your timing on starting.Start ASAP. Get used to downturns and up-swings in this proffesion. That's trucking.

 

For the SOLO driver, there is a slight increase in freight for those willing to run in the snow areas.

For teams, it's all gravy. Until the snow flies and the whining starts.

Teams ... Insert rant here....Cuz I know yer gonna.

 

Too true! Solo whining cannot get on your own nerves but team partner whining sure as Hell can!

 

Hey long_run, always remember that trucking is more about averages that individual days/loads. Ups and downs occur in regional markets, freight quantities and lengths of available runs. Weekly and monthly averages are what is important.

 

####, remind me to fire me as a proof reader. ...trucking is more about averages THAN individual days/loads.....

 

Like the others have said, it depends. January is usually slow, but it really varies - some years you're busier than heck. The best way to deal with it is to just set some money aside every year, so if things do really get slow it's there to cushion the blow!

 

1. get your hazmat & tanker endorsements.
2. Find a teammate .
3. Save money for slow times.
4. Reread all threads while you wait for your next load

 

yeah i can see it dropping in the 1st quarter