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Anybody else sitting a lot?

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Box of Tj, Feb 27, 2019.

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  1. Feb 27, 2019 #1
    Box of Tj

    Box of Tj Light Load Member

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    I'm on a Texas regional account, I started before Christmas and I was always running. Now, I always get loads out of Dallas but I'll sit for a at least a day everywhere else. Is it the slow season? Thinking about switching to OTR, or looking into different accounts but I don't wanna lose my driver leader or loose face with him if I talk about switching
     
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  3. Feb 27, 2019 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    DOT Transportation has local/regional/OTR, so you'll never sit.
    www.drivefordot.com
    Saginaw, TX
    Terminal
    Location: 1353 Jarvis Road
    Saginaw, TX 76179
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2019 #3
    kakk86

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    It's slow this time of year, and it's definitely slower than last year. I was OTR until last week and had several 1300 and 1500 mile weeks when I was running out west.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2019 #4
    Gdog66223

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    I agree I book my own freight and it is definitely slower this year than last.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2019 #5
    fairshake

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    Feels about normal to me, I have sat a bunch due to weather though way more this year. Literally everyday I woke up for 2-3 weeks snow up to hood grill from IN to WA. It’s been a very snowy season.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2019 #6
    Moosetek13

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    I've had to shut down a few times for weather, but otherwise things have been normal.

    I deliver in Sumner, WA early tomorrow morning and then pick up a load going to Spokane for a 1400 delivery.
    I'll head out the next morning to Lewiston, ID for a paper load going to IL.


    I would not worry about your DM, or your standing. People move around all the time for various reasons.
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2019 #7
    Nukem

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    It's been slow for me as well... But there are other ways I can make due. LTL, short runs that pay a lump mile, etc...
     
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  10. Feb 28, 2019 #8
    Box of Tj

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    This is slowest I've seen it, too. I figured I would ask. I drove back in 2014-2015 for the pumpkin and I never sat. always had another pre-plan before I got to my delivery. I was just making sure I wasn't one of those drivers everyone talks about that the planners hate and purposely starve .Although that could still be me, cuz I constantly talk smack to the drive cams...
     
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  11. Feb 28, 2019 #9
    Opus

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    It's slow, bro. It's that time of the year. Just be patient. And good luck
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2019 #10
    Tolmie

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    According to DAT, business is booming. Freight is actually up 1% over last year same period.
     
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