California rate going out average $1.50.How can we make it?

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  1. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    My trucks have been getting $2.25+ out of Oregon on long miles to Western PA, OH, and VA. Life is good for dry van freight haulers these days.
     
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  3. easytopleez33

    easytopleez33 Light Load Member

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    Never had a problem finding decent paying freight out of California with a Reefer. Just so long as you were willing to make three of four picks, to make a load.
     
  4. kf4pwb

    kf4pwb Light Load Member

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    make your $ inbound
     
  5. jimmyboy

    jimmyboy Light Load Member

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    I wish...Getting $2.05 back to Phoenix from Indiana right now.That's the best I can get.
     
  6. stayinback

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    $3400 to phoenix from Chicago? Terrible- Even if your Light. Should be around $4200

    LA $4800 Dry box- $5000 Flatbed

    Im Getting $4000 to Manchester,NH 1000 miles AND Backhauls outs new England are touching $1.80 a mile
     
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  7. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    I thought you was retiring neighbor? I'm headed East also up to Rhode Island. Haven't been up that way in several years.
     
  8. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    I am soon- I was gonna stay local- But they are paying the $$$ to me, Hard to say no

    Cant figure out the ELD thingy yet- Still on paper till I Getr caught I Guess-
     
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  9. jimmyboy

    jimmyboy Light Load Member

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    To be realistic. At this time of year.If I am getting at least $2.00/miles ,I am OK with it.
     
  10. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    And that's why you'll never crest the top of the mountain...Too many "im ok with" drivers out here
     
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  11. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    when? Wanna meet up somewhere?
    Im going to Seekonk for a Tuesday- I'll be right next to Pawtucket
     
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