Hopper, Dump O/O's & Drivers
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wheathauler, May 31, 2009.
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Wheathauler,how's the wheat looking out there? You staying fairly busy? -
It's been bone dry, wheat doesn't look very good. There's not much going on and what is moving is cheap. One quote I got was $1.20 a loaded mile from a merchandiser who usually has good rates.
dairyman Thanks this. -
I guess I'm gonna have to hire on as a company driver with one of the mega carriers. ( what am I saying ! ) I haven't made any money with my hopper in quite some time. The rates are absolute garbage, and the empty miles necessary to put loads together are becoming a huge problem. I believe that I am a "get it done" girl; and I absolutely hate a whiner, ( I really don't hate anyone ), but I am starting to become one !
wheathauler and dairyman Thank this. -
As long as you're still earning and still working an honest job, then you're still "getting it done".
Sorry to hear it's been rough for you.LittleMissCabover and dairyman Thank this. -
LittleMissCabover,i would have to second what Mr.Lastkidpicked just said. Stay in touch with us whatever you decide,ok? -
Thank you Dairyman. I appreciate your posts as well.
Many of us have been in the same situation as LittleMissCabover. We all know there is honor and respect in getting out of a bad deal and moving into a better one.
Problem is, it doesn't seem like it at the time. -
Beings this thread is such a good one and a lot of experienced guys pulling hoppers can you guys tell me all the good load boards out there that you find good loads that keep you hopper guys busy? I know right now things are very slow and the rates are terrible.. Just trying to see what is out there and what load boards you use or like the most..
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Aren't you on some other threads as a dispatcher? In hoppers it's more about who you know than load boards. Most of the load boards have cheap freight on them but some are good.
bullhaulerswife Thanks this. -
No I'm not any other threads as a dispatcher, reason I'm asking this question here as I thought you guys who been at the hopper business many years would or could answer my question? I have Hopper loads and just thought there maybe a board for mainly hopper loads that you guys go to?
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