So, you want a rate increase?

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TORONTO, Ont. -- As the economy improves and capacity tightens, conversations between carriers and shippers will inevitably shift to rate increases. But sophisticated shippers are not likely to agree to increases before they've exhausted every... [Full Story]

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Perhaps there's a little to much analysis here. Rates are market driven...if I can get $1400.00 instead of $1100.00 for a load...even if my costs are only $900.00...then why not? The market rules...

 

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Perhaps there's a little to much analysis here. Rates are market driven...if I can get $1400.00 instead of $1100.00 for a load...even if my costs are only $900.00...then why not? The market rules...

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What drove rates down to begin with? Too many trucks and not enough freight.

What will drive rates up? Too much freight, not enough trucks, and certainly by the looks of things, too few drivers. If you want a truck, you'll have to pay to get your freight on one of the few trucks that are available.

This is the way I look at it in a nutshell, I realize there are many more variables, but trucking is market driven by simple supply and demand IMHO.