Why do you keep pulling for cheap rates???!!!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Ramo, Nov 26, 2018.

  1. AlexanderK

    AlexanderK Light Load Member

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    I have flatbed and rates became same as dry Van at this time. I'm about of getting my second trailer (dry Van) because of this. I like working on flatbed, but not for the same rate as dry vans, especially with tarping/straping/responsibilities etc.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Van is bad. Go to reefer.
     
  4. AlexanderK

    AlexanderK Light Load Member

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    I wish, but can't drive in the nights at all. Like between 1am-5am I'm falling asleep like a baby. I'm afraid I won't be able to work all those night appointments.
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    In all sincerity, van is the only way to go. I'm booked until the first week of January with epic freight.
     
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  6. TallJoe

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    I always liked reefers because they can be beautified so nicely with lights and shinny rims. The switch panels show the degree of complexity of the devices besides they haul precious food and nobody ....I mean nobody will snub at reefers the same way they do at dry vans. I am sure that some will disagree but I don't believe them and I am sure they don't mean it.
     
  7. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    Most of us here can't walk on water, but I suspect that the sarcasm in this thread is strong enough to drive a truck over it.
     
  8. rasymacmac21

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    I forgot what language sarcasm is but wowzers, he got a whopping 2.30 a mile on 3,000 miles AND with his own authority. Tight! Tight! Tight! Blue, yellow, pink, whatever man, just keep booking that 2 dollar per mile freight.
     
  9. ebill45

    ebill45 Light Load Member

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    Free shower and 2 dollars off the $22 buffet. Lol
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Here's what you're up against though. Here's some dude, somebody gave him a brand new $160K truck, and look how far out this guy is sticking in the parking lot.

    Not a clue, nor a care in the world.

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  11. TallJoe

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    He left you no option to leave your spot to the left.
     
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