Been a tough week in the trucking business.

First, we've pulled 4 loads of steel from PA to ON in the last 2 weeks. Was going pretty good and the shipper told the driver "there's loads every day until June". So somebody got brave and sent the truck out Sunday on a headhaul gambling that we'd get the steel as a backhaul. Monday morning I call the broker....NO LOADS.

So now I'm scrambling. I manage to find a reload paying $2.85/mile. It was loading 25 miles from where the headhaul delivered and delivering 50 miles from home (whoo hoo pulled a rabbit out of a hat or so I thought). Then I get the confirmation. "WE DO NOT PAY DETENTION". Also, there is no address for P/U & Del. The driver must call broker in the AM and the broker will dispatch my truck. Same thing on delivery. I mentioned how it was my truck and I will do the dispatching thank you and I never sign a confirmation until I speak to shipper and consignee. Guess what? The "shipper" canceled the load yeah right.

Then I call another broker about some regular shipments he has.....can't get me a load appointment.

Called about 15 other loads and all were paying under $2/mile. Some closer to $1.30.

So that truck came home empty. 475 miles. First time we've had to do that in a month or two. At least the other truck is under a good load.

 

Hope things get better for you. Keep your chin up.

 

Sorry to hear that rank........things will get better next week, think positive! 8)

 

Hey Rank,

Wondered where ya been....havent "seen" ya around. You have had a rough week. Hope it gets better..... :wink:

tootie