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Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by Phoenix Heavy Haul, Oct 27, 2022.

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Its not bad for all RGNs..... Maybe if you ran out and purchased one in the past year, IDK... Ive got work through the end of the year scheduled, and having to turn down stuff......

nikmirbre, Oct 28, 2022

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blairandgretchen said: ↑

I really hate to say this, but I looked at your posted threads since you joined the forum, and it seems you got into this game right around the wrong time, with the wrong truck and equipment. The warranty you purchased saved you from complete business failure after the engine grenaded, but in those two months of repair, the rates have - as @Kenworth6969 put it - gone into the toilet.

Now is the time to act rationally and sensibly. I hope you've had enough time to secure some trusted relationships, and are not hoping to survive on spot market rates. As contract rates are challenged, even heavy haul megas will pillage the already stripped spot market.

Those that have been operating a while know that it's either time to park it for the winter and wait, or rely on solid relationships forged over time to survive. I have my feet in both camps over the next few months. I don't like to just sit and chew on savings, plus I'll get bored at home.

I really hope things work out for you, but if you know it's time to get back in the repaired truck and go out and rake up some cash - you'll become part of the race to the bottom that will become part of the problem, and you'll be angry, dejected, and desperate - every mile you drive.

Sincerely, I hate to see the pain right now, and wish you the best. Blair.
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I’ve thought all day about your quote of how I purchased the wrong equipment and for the life of me I don’t understand that. Could you elaborate and what would you have recommended.

Phoenix Heavy Haul, Oct 28, 2022

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Yeah I believe it was just Texas and LA area. Once I got back into MS I was able to grab a load heading up to SC.

I looked around the southeast area I run and there’s work there like it was before I went down.

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Phoenix Heavy Haul said: ↑

I think we’re in the new “normal “
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Maybe for the next couple years... to me it just seems they are trying to make back the money they lost during the pandemic and when oil went negative...

D.Tibbitt, Oct 28, 2022

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RJM1953 said: ↑

I was thinking the same thing but once they see what the slaves are willing to pay for I don't think they'll ever let go and return to pre-gouging profit margins.
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I was comparing prices the other day.
Fuel filters 2019-$17 2022-$40
Batteries 2017-$57 2022-$110
The only place that I receive a discount anymore is Fleet Pride.

062, Oct 29, 2022

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I don’t expect prices on anything to retreat to what they were.

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I'm surprised nobody said "supply and demand" and then told you that they want you to go out of business so there's less competition.

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I was wondering.......
Have you ever booked a load, for say $5000, and then seen the same load posted for $4000 and the broker calls you later, (before pick up), and say, "sorry, bub. Shipper canceled the load."?

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Opus said: ↑

I was wondering.......
Have you ever booked a load, for say $5000, and then seen the same load posted for $4000 and the broker calls you later, (before pick up), and say, "sorry, bub. Shipper canceled the load."?
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All the time when I first started. Not anymore.

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RJM1953 said: ↑

Smart trucks will get a hefty TONU on the rate con (before dispatching the truck) to help deter little broker rate shopping games like that.
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Just wondering.
TONU speaks to the driver on the way.

Wasn't trying to start anything, I was just wondering.

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