Hey truckers, ever wonder what happens when one big contract vanishes? Buckle up – 10 Roads Express just hit the brakes for good.
Out of Carter Lake, Iowa, this contract carrier announced it’s shutting down operations after losing its massive USPS deal. 🚛💥 That postal service contract? It was 70% of their revenue – yeah, you read that right. Without it, they’re calling it quits amid all the rough winds battering our industry.
We’re talking freight rates still scraping the bottom, lanes drying up, and fuel costs that won’t quit. If you’re hauling for similar outfits or eyeing those USPS routes, this is a wake-up call. Losing a giant like that could mean fewer loads out there, tighter paychecks, and maybe even more pressure on the rest of us to pick up the slack. Equipment sitting idle, inspections ramping up – it’s all connected in this crazy transportation game.
10 Roads isn’t alone; the whole sector’s feeling the pinch. But for us drivers, it’s personal – think about those steady runs turning into ghost towns. 😤 Keep an eye on your own gigs; diversification might be the name of the game now.
Share your take in the comments – have you seen this ripple in your lanes? Know this before your next haul.
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