Rail Intermodal loads collapsed in LA area

Rail intermodal loads collapsed in LA area, in our fleet, most drivers only work 1-2 days weekly. we used shuttle containers among BNSF yards. in our terminal, BNSF has 3 yards, now they closed 2 of them, the load rate is horrible. Last week, dispatcher was talking a lively unloading container from HUB group, they only pay $70. how is your area ?

 

This has been the case in Chicago since November '22.

 

I did my share of hauling cans and pigs when I first bought my first truck. It was a sure gig, even did a little line haul for them. Soon as i paid my truck off, I bought a skateboard and never looked back. This was back in 1984.

 

Economy is on a long slow slide downwards for the next couple years probably.

 

very possible, I am not expecting any raise in 2023.

 

Port strike isn't helping things either

 

West Coast Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal With Port Operators

 

I do not think that can help much, the key is import goods dropped, and the companies bought too much during pandemic.

 

it's behind a paywall

 

West Coast Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal With Port Operators




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