Big Beautiful Freight Rates Are Increasing

bryan21384 · Feb 12, 2026

Mega Express said: ↑

Not to be confused with BBW.

Freight rates have started to skyrocket, with the national average for dry vans going up over 47 cents per mile over the previous 90 days. No slow down in sight and the economy starting to boom. Rates are expected to move from the lows of 1.89 national average to over 3.20 national average for dry vans by Q4 2027.

So how many trucks should I buy? The used truck market has only just started to pick up and in 6 months it's expected to be like COVID era.

I'm thinking of starting out with about 7 or 8 trucks and hiring SAP drivers only. I have over 1 year of experience driving for mega carriers so I have a solid fundamental understanding of the business and the cycle.

Obviously I would hire SAP drivers and trap them in a lease they could never pay off and wouldn't make any money on. So I could get them to to pay for the trucks and then still keep the trucks

I also watched over 2 YouTube videos from some guys who almost successfully completed leases and I got some good tips from them. Main thing is don't waste fuel and make sure not to do any unnecessary maintenance.

So that's my business plan. I just have to work out the details.

Do what do YOU think about used trucks RIGHT NOW?
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How long do you expect 3.20 rates to last? Trucking rates are more consistently low than high. Are you prepared? 3.20 per mile seems so so to me....

Mega Express · Feb 12, 2026

Well The goal here is to extract as much money as possible out of the market for a 5 to 7-year period. I'm not looking to build a sustainable company. I'm going to treat this company like a walk away truck lease.

Not going to be looking to make relationships or any sort of contracts. Just going to run the spot market and maximize returns in the short term. Sell all the trucks once something bad happens in about 8 years from now.

Shoot the exit plan might just be to commit fraud and try to get away with it.

SoulScream84 · Feb 12, 2026

Mega Express said: ↑

Well The goal here is to extract as much money as possible out of the market for a 5 to 7-year period. I'm not looking to build a sustainable company. I'm going to treat this company like a walk away truck lease.

Not going to be looking to make relationships or any sort of contracts. Just going to run the spot market and maximize returns in the short term. Sell all the trucks once something bad happens in about 8 years from now.

Shoot the exit plan might just be to commit fraud and try to get away with it.
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What state are you running for congress in?

Espressolane · Feb 12, 2026

Mega Express said: ↑

Well The goal here is to extract as much money as possible out of the market for a 5 to 7-year period. I'm not looking to build a sustainable company. I'm going to treat this company like a walk away truck lease.

Not going to be looking to make relationships or any sort of contracts. Just going to run the spot market and maximize returns in the short term. Sell all the trucks once something bad happens in about 8 years from now.

Shoot the exit plan might just be to commit fraud and try to get away with it.
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Headquarter the main holding company and the brokerage company in a foreign country. Look for one that does not have banking and other forms of cooperation treaties. Extradition being one that could be important.

Mega Express · Feb 12, 2026

Espressolane said: ↑

Headquarter the main holding company and the brokerage company in a foreign country. Look for one that does not have banking and other forms of cooperation treaties. Extradition being one that could be important.
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I'm thinking... Somalia. But I'll have to double check on that extradition

Mega Express · Feb 12, 2026

SoulScream84 said: ↑

What state are you running for congress in?
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Minnesota governor and New York Mayor

Cdemars316 · Feb 12, 2026

Living in MN you are a shoe in for the governor's position, just plainly state the facts like you just did here, and the votes will flock in.

Judge · Feb 12, 2026

Mega Express said: ↑

Shouldn't be too long, I don't see what could go wrong!
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anything can that can go wrong, will.

tscottme · Feb 12, 2026

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All I'm hearing is I need to structure my business so that there's many layers and zero transparency, place as much liability on drivers as possible, and take in as much money as possible, exclusively at the expense of the driver. So what you're suggesting is I need multiple MC numbers, a few different names for the company, and a little bit of maintenance but not too much?
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You can tell the newbies coming out of CDL schools that you amputate driver right arms on Tues and they would only hear 'company provides free medical'.

GreenPete359 · Feb 12, 2026

Mega Express said: ↑

I'm thinking predatory leases with non transparent fees and no disclosure of statements. But I will tell drivers what they want to hear. So I can make money on the same driver 3 times per load.

Yeah you're right, I need more trucks.
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Yeah don’t forget to doctor up the rate cons. Knock 15% off then show them that rate con & pay them 60% of that. Then charge a them 20% trailer rental fee

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