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| Posted Sun, Aug 01 2021 12:37 PM CST | ||
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AJ JOHNSON ST JACQUES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC ESCANABA, MI 906-280-7695 Posts: 2 |
Dry Van Flatbed and Reefer rates have climbed up 25-35% why don’t livestock rates do the same? | REPLY REPLY WITH QUOTE |
| Posted Tue, Aug 03 2021 09:26 PM CST | ||
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TONY BROCK TBROCK, INC. LINCOLN, NE 402-730-9333 Posts: 16 |
Because only in the cattle business, we see guys begging for driving jobs. There is a huge number of people willing to work for very little money so long as they can haul cattle in a Peterbilt 389 and pull a trailer with a hundred lights. Also, in this business, the vast majority of the loads are controlled by very few individuals. Reefers are grossing $8500 - $14,000 per week since June of last year on 3500-4200 miles per week. How does cattle hauling compare. | REPLY REPLY WITH QUOTE |
| Posted Wed, Aug 04 2021 12:40 PM CST | ||
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CANDY MURNION DEWAYNE MURNION TRUCKING, INC JORDAN, MT 406-557-2731 Posts: 5 |
Because livestock haulers are just dumb. Drag a specialized trailer and only charge a bobtail rate. Then let the Packers set the rate for fats. The rash of brokers have got freight hauler Mentally and only offer a one way rate, some idiot takes it to get home. Doesn't take a MBA to know why there are so many 2-3 year old chromed out trucks and trailers for sale. | REPLY REPLY WITH QUOTE |