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  1. jelliott

    Low prices are killing this month!ppl bending over like crazy!

    The market is simple supply and demand. People becoming "carriers" with a couple thousand dollars and van drivers running as multis have done nothing but hurt the industry. All that was created was virtual capacity. What do these carriers sell?? Service? Nationwide sales team? 24/7 service...
  2. jelliott

    Low prices are killing this month!ppl bending over like crazy!

    Competition is a good and bad thing..... 7 or 8 years ago did a person run a motor carrier and bid for his drivers while running around? Technology has enabled that....good side and bad side.
  3. jelliott

    Low prices are killing this month!ppl bending over like crazy!

    Well I think their are more units in the market and that contributes. One of the other big factors is the multi carrier model which often results in the same unit being posted numerous times. This creates artificial supply and thus drives down demand harder. When three carriers are competing...
  4. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Good monday morning to all!
  5. jelliott

    Low prices are killing this month!ppl bending over like crazy!

    My two cents.....supply and demand rules the market. Shippers are winning right now. Carriers and owner operators are losing. Brokers might see a little better margin, but they watch the margin slip away when demand is tight. Business ebs and flows.
  6. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Pretty windy here too.
  7. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Beautiful day in Detroit. Snow snow melt away!
  8. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Yep. Frustrating. You are talking about the one right outside the shower on the narrow wall?
  9. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Wings won and it's gonna be 60 today. Good day for Detroit!
  10. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    You know I forgot that one hook had disappeared. Let me see about getting a new one.
  11. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Busy day yesterday and it looks like a real warm up this weekend! Hopefully freight goes from warm to hot too!
  12. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    They wanted me to go with them as I have season tickets and that is exactly what I thought...I would never follow the puck!
  13. jelliott

    Might be moving on!

    Sorry to hear that Blizzard, but I think everyone would rather you stay part of the community!
  14. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Well change happens, part of life. Best of luck to you!
  15. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Ok rolled up the rim again....didnt win. But on a good note load volumes seem to be trending in the right direction. Historical charts show if we follow the last 5 years trend should see a slow steady climb. Almost seems to be following 2013, and 2014 charts. Although expedite rates seem...
  16. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Well this weekend is supposed to see a warm up. I have buddies going to Denver for the outdoor Red Wings game. 73 there tomorrow????????
  17. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Sunny as heck here!
  18. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Good snowy morning to everyone this Thursday!
  19. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Congrats! 37 years is truly a testament to her strength! LOL
  20. jelliott

    February in Load 1 Nation

    Some bad weather in Detroit today. 4 to 8 inches and slippery stay safe!
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