Truck Load Rates Halt 8 Week Slide 2.0

I figure that reefer will be strong until the grocery stores get caught up,then probably nose dive. The places that I pick up at have less than 50 employees. One just built a addition that increased the building by about a third. I don’t know how they are going to do in this, all their product goes to restaurants.
Another is coming of their slow season. They are in a little better position. I’d say 20% of their product is sold retail.

 

The car companies shutting down is devastating. Remember when GM has their little strike and it took out several big companies. Pretty much is going like I expected though. A spike in rates followed by a crash in rates. If drivers get sick across the board or fuel can’t deliver there will be massive spike back to the other side though.

I’m glad I live out in the country yet still close to suburbs. I’m glad I got plenty of cash out of the bank and at least a fridge and pantry full of food. I’m thankful that I have guns and ammo for said guns.

Tomorrow I’ll be filling my 500 gal fuel tank and have procured another 3000 gals of capacity plus a DEF tank.

Doing everything I can to try and be prepared to keep my family fed and safe, and my companies and it’s employees working and making a living. Glad I don’t factor right now more then ever.

 

I did a cross town jaunt today (Wixom to New Baltimore) almost no semi traffic on 696 on the way back going west thru the 696-m5-96 junction at 5:30 never slowed down.

 

What was the reason? Fuel supply problems or good prce?

 

Get the oem one, the aftermarket will last you only few months if that. When it breaks while you are on the road, it will cost you much more to replace.
I don't even know why Volvo even sells them, it's absolute junk.