Freight Rates and Loads

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Arcana, Sep 25, 2018.

  1. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I think the same. Things will be ok in 2019, but 2020 will be brutal
     
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  3. JonJon78

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    I hope so. It would be like opening a restaurant and then learning how to cook afterwards? Who does that...
     
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  4. DUNE-T

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    It's pretty easy to get a truck nowadays... Screenshot_20180926-114822_Chrome.jpg
     
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  5. JonJon78

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    Sure at what 18%?
     
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  6. Scooter Jones

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    18%? LOL. More like 29%... Or more
     
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  7. TallJoe

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    Such a nice and shiny KW. Who the heck would not want it, make big$$ and get to see all of the country? 5K and the dream comes true..Never mind that..

    I think in a year or two we'll see these going for 45-50k....seriously.
     
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  8. Rideandrepair

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    I agree
    It’s nice to at least have the choice.
     
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  9. Rideandrepair

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    I’ve been running on my own for 14 yrs now. I was leased to a large carrier doing dedicated Auto for 8 yrs prior. My motivation is I don’t trust my Livelyhood in others hands.Im sure there are others Leased on somewhere that can do better than me. Especially when you take into account the extra Ins etc. Even with all the extra stuff involved it’s Less stressful to me as I don’t have to depend on others for my livelyhood. Like I say I can screw things up just as good as anyone else.
     
  10. Tug Toy

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    We just traded in our 2014’s and only got $35k each. They were autos with full O/O spec at 550 hp. They are all just shy of 500k miles.

    I would NOT wish one of them trucks on someone that slept with my wife!
     
  11. Scooter Jones

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    LOL! That's brutal!
     
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