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Hopper Load/Rate

Mar 28, 2016 at 10:53 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
We are working on some business from Lake Charles, La to Mexicali, Mx. Looking for quote to move bulk milled rice.Can someone give me a price indication.

thank you
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 11:16 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
can not pull up the drop off point
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 11:38 AM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
The drop point is Kellogs in Mexicali, Mx. It located just over the border in southern Cal/Baja. It is approx 1500 miles from Lake Charles.

thanks,
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 12:00 PM CST
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Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Hmm, since unloading in Mexico and there is no Freight in Texas then I would say $6.37 per mile one way
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 02:21 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
I think $200/T is not too far off the mark for this lane.
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 03:12 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Actually it was just a hair high, it should of been $3.10 per mile rather than the latter. Considering I can get freight all day long to cali for $4.25 and get loads out of Colo for umm, well that's a secret. Just curious wat u trying to get it done for ?
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 03:12 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
And I meant $3.10 round trip
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 03:14 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
thanks. if we are successful getting the business, we will reach back out for firm quotes.

thanks,
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 03:20 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
I sent you an e-mail explaining my thought process behind this lane :) I don't need the "mega" brokers in on my little secrets ! HAHA!
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 04:35 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
I found out this must be moved with pneumatic hoppers, no bottom hoppers.

thanks,
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 04:39 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
That's going to cost a premium considering those are considered specialized trailers and the freight for them is a LOT more limited. I would say almost bounce rate @ around $2.50 for 3K miles and I am probably on the low end here to be honest.
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 04:42 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Brent, actually it's right at $3.30 but close enough, but finding someone to carry it across the border. Last I heard going to Mexicali because it was so dangerous because of all the drug Warfare there was a $5,000 surcharge paid before the load was taken. That was about 18 months ago might have changed by now
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 04:44 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Also forgot to mention you have to have a California compliant truck might be hard to find coming out of the Deep South
Replied on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 04:45 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.
I can see that for sure, I would be hard pressed to find a Bulk Pnuematic that would take it to MX anyway, and as you stated $3.30 would probably be a lot closer than my lowball of $2.50 but you know how us Brokers work :P haha!