New O/O running in the SE.

Good point, Thanks

 

Another option to look into if you're able and willing is the northern gulf coast running tanker. Tons of chem plants between New Orleans and Houston along the I10 corridor.

 

Suggestions for companies for O/Os ?

 

What caught my attention when looking at load boards was the rates are much higher up in the NE compared to the SE. $3.00 - $3.50/mile was average, some even as high as $4.95/mile. I didnt see much over $3/mile for loads in the SE. What factor(s) drive down rates as soon as you move down south?

 

What type of freight and equipment are you using/planning on using?

 

Southeast doesn't manufacture much.
The area imports a lot of goods, all those trucks looking for fewer loads. Drives the rates down.

 

A much better plan would be to buy a trailer and run out to PA, OH, IN, IL, MI, or WI and back. Leave Monday or Tuesday and get back Friday or Saturday.

 

I like that idea

 

I’m between flat bed and dry van, power only as well. Which ever will be overall more profitable. What type of Freight, not sure. Whatever pulls in more money. I’m coming from from food service, so dry van and reefer is all I know.

 

Rates will swing depending on the season and trailer
A reefer might find better rates when produce is being harvested and vans maybe during the Christmas push?

Flatbeds seem to be somewhat steady but I think a lot of what will determine what trailer is best for you will ultimately depend on where you end up living

I pull flat and used to pull cars so I have no clue on the others but I would think Florida would be better reefer and that Ohio Michigan area flats