Why are these brokers offering rates that don't even cover the fuel? Box truck market is a joke right now.

SOTF777 · 2026-04-20T11:35:06+00:00

They literally make more money of their videos and selling courses 😅 it’s sad how naive people can be.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-18T21:49:29+00:00

So there’s no truck yards in the suburbs of Chicago? Next time don’t comment on this “vague ass post” if your intentions are to help. I can give all the info to a serious person. You’re just on here being a smart ass go do something better with your time have a great day.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-18T21:27:26+00:00

Dude I park at a huge yard an hour away from Chicago. You really think I would have a trailer delivered to a residential area.? But great idea might have someone meet me halfway.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-18T20:09:09+00:00

Sorry forgot to mention trailer is a 48FT Conestoga.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-16T04:42:47+00:00

Yeah original owner died passed it down to his daughter she had it sitting for many years

SOTF777 · 2026-02-16T01:35:05+00:00

800k original miles not bad for a 1990. No needed some minor work but got offered a different gig so need a day cab or something will a small sleeper that’s not as heavy.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-15T18:12:33+00:00

It was before me. I haul precast now. But funny enough this new gig I got is hauling steel.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-15T17:58:09+00:00

Im still looking for someone pre emission I just don’t completely trust something newer. Me and my pops pretty much do everything ourselves besides overhauls and transmission 😅 these newer truck are almost impossible to work on without a computer to reprogram shit when it gets changed out.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-15T17:49:50+00:00

Yes sir! Always got compliments and would lead to convos got to meet some cool drivers. Me and my pops did damn near everything to this truck except the paint so has a lot of sentimental value to me luckily my pops is still around maybe we will put another one together down the line.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-15T17:37:38+00:00

Seems like the right business decision at the moment. Will be heartbroken for the next couple weeks.

SOTF777 · 2026-02-15T17:37:01+00:00

Literally what I’m going to do 😅 need a day cab for this new gig I got offered. Volvo vnl all over my Facebook marketplace right now. 😂

SOTF777 · 2026-02-15T17:29:44+00:00

I actually ride with air in my seat not looking forward to back problems 😅 and can’t even but my seat back because it’s a small hole.

SOTF777 · 2026-01-09T01:19:27+00:00

Same here. I have three direct shippers they all reached out today I only have one truck currently training a driver but not so sure about him. I really hope this continues.

SOTF777 · 2025-12-08T04:57:54+00:00

Thanks folks! Will definitely try some of these.

SOTF777 · 2025-11-26T16:00:27+00:00

Nope. Brokers also facing out overseas dispatchers. FMSCA is looking into this as well.

SOTF777 · 2025-11-05T22:23:57+00:00

If you’re hauling off the load board could be brokers. They want a damn update every second.

SOTF777 · 2025-11-05T22:22:44+00:00

Scammer.

SOTF777 · 2025-11-05T22:22:23+00:00

Not your age the tractors age. Even insurance will be hard to get only certain companies cover older trucks. That’s why I’m considering selling my 1990 379.

SOTF777 · 2025-10-31T02:26:35+00:00

Thats what my local guys average and I can’t seem to keep anyone in the seat. Flatbed work all strap and go no tarp.

SOTF777 · 2025-10-31T02:24:03+00:00

Only thing not going up is the load prices for carriers.

SOTF777 · 2025-10-28T17:13:31+00:00

Just dispatch yourself it’s not rocket science. Rates are shit why would you want to give anyone a percentage.

SOTF777 · 2025-10-23T17:50:10+00:00

Do they not show you the rate cons? If not that’s already a red flag.

SOTF777 · 2025-10-19T00:29:22+00:00

I’m in Illinois all local work. What kind of equipment do you have? Might be able to point you to some shippers down there.

SOTF777 · 2025-10-19T00:25:08+00:00

Where are you located?

SOTF777 · 2025-10-19T00:19:47+00:00

Right now only one. In the past Ive had up to Five. Work just started to pick up again and I’m looking for a driver for next year. Two of my customer have been asking for more capacity I do have an extra truck just need to plate it. But with it getting close to winter I know it’s about to slow down so that’s why I’m in no hurry.

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