Rates in/out of Reno, NV

I show three carriers coming out of Reno and headed to Chicago who are getting a rate of
1.93 per mile. Coming back on the return trip from there is 2.04 per mile. Those are use the rates, I don't know how much freight would be in those lanes.

 

Are you pulling reefer?

 

And you are a one truck operation? Or are you managing a company with lots of trucks? What is your setup?

edit:
are you trying to cut california off your map because of carb issues?

 

I don't see why it wouldn't be a bad option to leave it in a paid, secure space in Reno. If you had a reefer and could get around $2 from Chicago to Reno you would go empty into Cali to get that produce ... If you have a regular mechanic, maybe ask him if he has yard space you can leave your truck at while you are home - in turn give him all your repair work.

 

California reefer rates vary widely, depending on the number of loads compared to number of available trucks. I don't have any first hand experience with California produce, but I know people who do. Typically east to west, you are LUCKY to get a load for 1.30 or more per mile. The key to it is hitting the market when you can grab 3 or even 4 or more per mile, even on the long loads all the way across the country. However, let's say it rains and the pickers to pick the produce can't get into the field. The rate may drop under $2. Then the next day it might be $4.

It is a crap shoot.