Rates are picking up...

The northeast's problem is the number of loads going in far exceeds the number of loads coming out. Supply and demand.

Get a great rate up. And search like hell for a good rate out. I'm quite content when I get $2/mi out on reefer freight. Sometimes I'll do short hops where I can clear a lot per day with very little driving. This time, I got $1000 for 500 loaded miles. Not ecstatic over it. But, it turns a profit.

If someone doesn't understand why a certain area has cheap freight ,then they've underpriced themselves on the trip there.

 

No long hauls for me, gave that up 5 years ago...... Nor do I need to give away 25 plus percent of my revenue like you do.... Thanks for playing though.:smt096

 

Yes I was also wondering where at in MI?
Midland has that big DOW plant, and there is some freight in Bay City, some in Saginaw, and then there are the sugar beet plants in the thumb area.

Heck, I even got a load up to Traverse City once, and only had to deadhead 80 miles to reload.

 

I dont think one load marks a market trend.

If it's a Sunday load, just means a Friday truck never should for a Monday delivery.

And you were in the right spot at the right time with the right equipment.


And got lucky

 

And january/february, I got great rates too.

Others I talk to got junk rates.

March, isn't showing as strong yet, even with a reefer.

 

This is my first day on the job and I am so confused freight is cheap on the east coast on the west coast it pays nothing so what should I do other than do do???

 

So 2.00 a mile from Virginia to Texas into a major lane with a guarantee load out in Texas is bad?

Oh, 1.85 a mile out of Florida to Virginia got me here, will not gross above 55,000 pounds either.

 

I just mainly play in the midwest area. Only time I leave the area anymore has to pay VERY well to draw me out. Thats just what I do...We all look for different things out here tho. Be safe out there drivers.