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DOD rates and volume way down

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midnightrider909, Feb 24, 2020.

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  1. Feb 25, 2020 #11
    fortycalglock

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    My bad. If I remember correct, though you were at SLT, right?
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2020 #12
    Midwest Trucker

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    Maybe the great military build up of the last few years has leveled off? Unprecedented spending and rebuilding can’t last forever I wouldn’t think. Like has already been said, without a legit war.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2020 #13
    spyder7723

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    The prior 3 years there was a huge influx of extra DOD work due to trying to catch up from the prior 8 years of neglect. That's been caught up, so now what you are seeing is normal peace time traffic.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2020 #14
    spyder7723

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    It was only unprecedented spending and rebuilding to try to get back on par with the military levels before the massive cuts.
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2020 #15
    Midnightrider909

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    Yeah. You have to start somewhere. TSMT is like the mega of DOD and they have commercial explosives, UPS, and toxic waste loads too. I got into it to support the military and Bennett is exclusively DOD for that division. I hate being anywhere near toxic waste. What company are you leased to? I see your point about the one trick pony though. Rates seem low for other freight too so might as well wait till DOD improves.
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2020 #16
    Midnightrider909

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    There may have been cuts then but I’ve been doing this since before the current administration and things were moving faster then compared with now.
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2020 #17
    asphaltreptile311

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    TSMT told me they aren't hiring any solo drivers at this time also.
     
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  10. Feb 25, 2020 #18
    Midnightrider909

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    Unless they need a local driver you’re probably out of luck being solo. TSMT needs teams to haul explosives because you have to guard those loads 24/7.
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2020 #19
    fortycalglock

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    Well no, you can’t haul AAE unless you’re a team
     
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  12. Feb 25, 2020 #20
    Midwest Trucker

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    Exactly what I was trying to say without saying what you did. Haha. Totally agree.
     
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