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Some good news for those in the Industry who survived, MDI report is in!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Daycabber, Mar 12, 2008.

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  1. Mar 12, 2008 #11
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    I think so
    Just like trickle down economics
    It will hit us a little while later
    With so much gloom its nice to see some sunlight
     
    Baack, Mar 12, 2008
    Baack, Mar 12, 2008
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  3. Mar 12, 2008 #12
    Truckerjo

    Truckerjo Road Train Member

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    Well I have seen many report predicting many differnt things.. A report is exactly that a report or a prediction not actuality.. Just like the weather it has a chance to go many differnt ways...

    So, unless it starts raining where I am standing I am not going to plan on it raining....
     
    Truckerjo, Mar 12, 2008
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  4. Mar 12, 2008 #13
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Good post, and right one the part I made bold.


    Nothing has changed here.
     
    Brickman, Mar 12, 2008
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  5. Mar 12, 2008 #14
    bobobrazil

    bobobrazil Medium Load Member

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    Talk to any broker and he or she will tell you that trucks and truckers are a dime a dozen. If they have a load thats any good at all, he will have several trucks to choose from and be able to negotiate the rate down. I know brokers that can tell you when your truck payment is due by the rate you are willing to accept. It's a shame, but unfortunately alot of owner operators are not so well capitalized and they have to scramble sometimes when the bills are due. Accoording to what I read, repo's are way up this year. This means a decrease in trucks available. Maybe this will help with rates. I guess the strong...or should I say well capitalized will survive.
     
    bobobrazil, Mar 12, 2008
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  7. Mar 12, 2008 #15
    Daycabber

    Daycabber Light Load Member

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    Those who run under their own authority and negotiate their own loads are getting some relief the last few days. This is mostly who the sudden change is helping first. I'm under my fourth load for the week and it is good freight considering the high fuel prices.

    I have no idea yet how this will affect lease operators trying to make a truck payment, buy fuel and get paid less than what the full amount of the load rate is. I suppose if you are leased to an honest company they will share the wealth? They should at least.

    I deal direct and dispatch myself and have friendly arguments with brokers almost daily. Lately, there has been a real change. They are giving in to the my higher pay demands some. There are less trucks than 1 month ago and a little more freight than 1 month ago. The brokers job is getting a little harder. When freight really jumps up those guys will be competing to get your truck. Freight rates are going to rise quickly. They have to or it won't move and they know it.

    I worked in load planning before getting my own authority and the MDI is very close yearly. If you are running under your own authority and not seen an increase in rates START ARGUING FOR MORE MONEY FROM THE SHIPPER/BROKER. Don't let them tell you what rate your truck is going to roll for. Its time now!
     
    Daycabber, Mar 12, 2008
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  8. Mar 12, 2008 #16
    MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    There will always be an increas in Mid March. COmpanies have to do inventory by March 15th or something and whatever they have in inventory they have to pay tax on so companies don't buy any more then they HAVE to between christmas and this time. I'm waiting to see how much it comes back though as I am not expecting it to come anywhere near what it was this year
     
    MedicineMan, Mar 12, 2008
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  9. Mar 17, 2008 #17
    550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    Hmmm 3800$ on fuel.... Guess them sleeper extenders were doing their job before LOL. So yet again my profit has gone down.
     
    550hpW900L, Mar 17, 2008
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  10. Mar 17, 2008 #18
    broncrider

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    put em back on!!!!

    shesh for that kind of money they would go right back on my truck

    okay i like the way they look...
     
    broncrider, Mar 17, 2008
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  11. Mar 18, 2008 #19
    550hpW900L

    550hpW900L Road Train Member

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    Nah they are staying off, i was kidding, i actually got better milage this trip compared to trip before, i slowed down quite a bit though. I like the look also.
     
    550hpW900L, Mar 18, 2008
    550hpW900L, Mar 18, 2008
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  12. Mar 18, 2008 #20
    MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    Plus he CUT them off!! lol no turning back now!
     
    MedicineMan, Mar 18, 2008
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