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| Okay....thanks for your help.
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yeh i agree they can let the illegals in but wait till DOT catches all
Joe-Tootall-Cochran We were Soldiers 65-69 Nam Vet Transportation LLC 
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riverman (2/20/2006)
The $ 1900.00 is getting even lower
Perhaps its a popular destination and more than one hauler wants to supplement their gas by taking it on instead of dead heading, so they are competition with each other for the load?
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| So you're saying to work for FREE. SAY NO TO CHEAP FRIEGHT
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| I have been in this business for many years. One term I have been trying to stamp out is, "back-haul." As it costs me the same to pull a load out as it does coming back, this makes no sense to me. I need the same or better in each direction, not less. OOIDA, (Owner Operator And Independent Drivers Association,) has adopted the phrase, "Say no to cheap freight," as they are on a campaign to increase rates for independent haulers. Right now, freight is off over 20% across the board. It is very difficult to make an honest living as it is without all the illegals hauling loads for much less than it costs someone who hauls legally does. Eventually, some trial lawyer will take on boards such as this and hold them liable for allowing, and possibly even encouraging, illegal haulers to book freight. I am fully licensed, insured, have all permits,am fully DOT compliant with a very safe record, but this comes at a high price to me to stay that way. I was driven out of the contracting business by those working under the table. I do not want to be driven out of this business either simply because I try to do things the right way.
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| As the customer, I prefer not to post target prices because it defeats the purpose of bidding. As a service provider, I think it depends on whether you're doing this for the long or short term. There's certainly nothing wrong with trying to make money (specially when someone's saying they're willing to pay $$), but it could set a bad precedent over long term. I as customer review your past bids to see if you're someone who's bidding inconsistently to make a quick buck when you can. Sets off a red flag. On the other hand, if you're bidding honestly (even if it's lower than the target), I think you win in the long-term.. it's just a solid business practice and shows I can trust you as a customer. Just a customer's point of view 
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You said the truth about that! They get in a pickle and it all goes down hill.
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