Does it seem busy yet?

I was driving steel, regionally for a small carrier.

 

I was hauling steel, regionally for a small carrier.

 

How is steel hauling these days?...that's what I was doing before Intermodal.....kinda want to get back to it....

 

It's good. Steady work if you're with a good company. I picked up in chicago or gary areas and head up towards south of the twin cities. Then come back with a Menards load to southeastern wi/home. Why don't you wanna do intermodal anymore?

 

Cuz the rails prob sucks lol.

 

Not that I don't like what I'm doing, just that I consider myself a flatbedder first (and honestly need the exercise!!!lol)...but when I started Intermodal, the rates just weren't there for flats.

ifI'm out of the house all week AND doing physical labor, I expect 5k or better, if not, it's just not worth it for me.....Personal opinion, that's all....

Local flats ( load, empty, reload, empty in one day) isn't something I'm interested in, unless it consistently beats Intermodal pay ( which it didn't the last two years, hence why I'm asking..).

 

I only did flats for a year, with a conestaga. Would never consider doing flats without one. So I have no personal attachment to flats. Lol. Although I was looking for a one load run from gary, in to Menominee falls wi. I've heard it exists. I just couldn't find it before I committed to triumph. I understand what you're saying though.

 

Hiring freeze i wish my company did that, they always give you good work for the next three days after you start to hook you then nothing to starve you.

 

Are you at central states

 

No, general express.... haul alot of john deere....pacella,roadone and g and d haul jd also.

 

John Deere where?