Will this help or push rates into the crapper?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by FlaSwampRat, Jul 11, 2019.

  1. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Simmer down folks we can talk without doing the name calling. None of us our racists let let’s drop all of that and keep the thread open.

    Everyone has their point and that’s ok. There’s nothing wrong with pointing out truths and trends. Let’s try not to get offended and see it as business not biotry.
     
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  3. FlaSwampRat

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    There you go again. Hey mods, if you read this please don't shut this thread down because there has been a lot of good info, just erase this guy's stuff.
     
  4. FlaSwampRat

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    I would always suck up work on Thanksgiving, memorial day weekend, labor day weekend, etc. Same deal, everyone wanted to get off the road so there was a lot of money to be made.
     
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  5. FlaSwampRat

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    You think you are very smart and like to hear yourself talk don't you? He was hating on nobody just suggesting when to look at rates because they could go up if you are in a area with a lot of eastern Europeans. Really....please......just stop.
     
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  6. FlaSwampRat

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    @Moonshadow1918 have you had any experience with Uber freight or any similar digital "anyone can do it" type of freight locating services? Have you been able to make enough to cover costs on your truck and still put money in the bank? Have you picked up any new clients as regular customers from the apps and if so how are the rates?

    Why don't ya read the title on the thread and try to add something of value....thanks buddy.
     
  7. FlaSwampRat

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    The only here crying about being attacked is you hoss... .......
    Please see my last post, read it and answer questions in it
     
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  8. Moonshadow1918

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    Trucking is about trends not apps . OO understand that. Its about freight lanes and trends that fuel productivity of those lanes not Apps we didnt have apps in the 90s just saying i been out here 28yrs. Technology makes things happen faster with info. But trends are trends have been for generations . loadsboards (apps) are a means to fill a void for a lane not a tool to run a business. Anybody who depends on loadboards for their business is doom to fail. Because markets fluctuate. For any business to suceed it needs consistancy. It's why i lease to a carrier have for yrs at 70% i work bothsides of the fence. Spot and contract.
    You see trends in rates to me it doesnt matter if your midwest southeast eastcoast westcoast. The trend in rates are the same the only thing different is the scenery.
     
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  9. FlaSwampRat

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    Well put. Thank you.
     
  10. Moonshadow1918

    Moonshadow1918 Light Load Member

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    Your right tired of people attacking others because they're feelings got hurt over a word. When i was a kid stick and stones may break my bones but words never harm me. Todays world that doesnt matter anymore. I guess common sense not so common after all
     
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  11. FlaSwampRat

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    Just ignore it man. It's the internet....everyone is an expert, never wrong, better than everyone else. No point in getting your blood pressure up over something that has literally no effect on your life. It's much better to sit back with a cup of coffee and laugh at what people are posting when you know it's completely bs, no point in getting involved because you will change zero minds and just get yourself worked up in the process.
     
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