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How bad is the slowdown on flatbed frieght this quarter?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by FREEBRD, Nov 28, 2010.

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  1. Nov 28, 2010 #1
    FREEBRD

    FREEBRD Medium Load Member

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    How are you flatbedders doing?
     
    FREEBRD, Nov 28, 2010
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  3. Nov 28, 2010 #2
    seapup

    seapup Light Load Member

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    haven't seen any slowdown yet. moving a lot of salt.
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2010 #3
    FREEBRD

    FREEBRD Medium Load Member

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    well, if not a slowdown in freight what about the rates they usually drop this time of year.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2010 #4
    BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    its slow down south there is freight but cheap
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2010 #5
    heavyhaulerss

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    freight is availability is not oo good, but the good point right now, is it is going to get worse.
     
    heavyhaulerss, Nov 28, 2010
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  8. Nov 29, 2010 #6
    FREEBRD

    FREEBRD Medium Load Member

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    Sure, maybe a little slower till after the holidays! Rates usually take a dive this time of year too!
     
    FREEBRD, Nov 29, 2010
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  9. Nov 29, 2010 #7
    rbht

    rbht Heavy Load Member

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    Have not seen a slow down in my freight lanes and rates are staying for now.
     
    rbht, Nov 29, 2010
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  10. Nov 29, 2010 #8
    FREEBRD

    FREEBRD Medium Load Member

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    what kinda rates are you getting? i suspect midwest and southern lanes?
     
    FREEBRD, Nov 29, 2010
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  11. Nov 30, 2010 #9
    rbht

    rbht Heavy Load Member

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  12. Dec 1, 2010 #10
    Krooser

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    My son has seen a slowdown with his two trucks.... backhaul rates from Chicago and the far east suck, too. The LTL stuff is okay right now.
     
    Krooser, Dec 1, 2010
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