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Maybe, but the later the appt, the more trucks on monday, if you have never been there , it's up the service road from the petro just past the Werner place

 

That was last year, I got 2.07 out there couple weeks ago to Maine

 

But if you end up there, ya get the best one and roll

 

Ya pretty similar to Laredo, I was surprised when I looked at the board and seen how much they went up. That's why I took a load in that direction, it was a nice change of scenery for me from where I normally run.

 

The article I've read states that flatbed is in such high demand that customers can't get them fast enough ...expected to stay that way for nearly the next 24months..

 

Ya, just like the huge driver shortage right?

 

I've actually had a customer that makes steel tubing that we load at tell me, he has so many orders that he can't get trucks fast enough to keep room in his whse to store the product...now will it slow down, yes but i dont think it'll go back to pre 2017 levels anytime soon....so i tell people, take every bit of advantage to it now..

 

Yes they are paying my DH

 

Ya, I to have had customers mention it. But I think it's a lot exaggerated. Still see lots of cheap freight posted as well. Once winter hits I think it will be pretty leveled. I Agree totally with the taking advantage of it now, which I have been. I'm actually headed home now for a 10 day break. Really don't want to cause of rates currently but, I need some R&R been out here for a couple months.

 

It simply not enough capacity to keep up with demand.

That makes rates go up.

It's a good thing. There will always be cheap loads