Heads up, drivers — tariffs on U.S. soy, corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken are being lifted Nov. 10. Expect more loads.
The country’s Finance Ministry confirmed it will end the tariffs it slapped on March 4 for those U.S. ag products, effective Nov. 10. In plain talk: that barrier comes down, and trade can pick back up.
What that likely means for us on the road: more demand for moving grain and poultry, busier lanes to ports and border crossings, and potential bumps in spot rates as supply and demand shift. If you run bulk grain, hopper-bottom, or refrigerated vans, pay attention — opportunities are coming. 🚚📈
Quick, practical impacts to watch for:
- More volume on Midwest-to-port lanes — expect busier yards and longer dwell times at elevators and terminals.
- Possible rate increases in the short term as shippers scramble for capacity — good chance to negotiate higher pay. 💵
- Reefer work for chicken could pick up, but don’t forget loading windows and cold-chain checks. 🧊
- Customs and paperwork may still be tight — tariffs gone doesn’t mean inspections disappear. Keep your docs tight. 🧾
- Plan for parking and staging headaches near ports and processors — arrive early and have backup plans.
Tips from the road: touch base with your brokers and shippers now, make sure your grain gear and reefers are prepped, and double-check permits for any cross-border or oversized loads. Fuel and deadhead miles could change by lane, so run your numbers before committing. ⛽
Bottom line — this could mean more work and better pay if you’re in the right equipment and lanes. Keep your calendar open and your rig ready.
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