I wasn’t disagreeing with the numbers you posted but as I pointed out Tyson moves many more loads through contractors than they do with their own trucks.
When the so called “lock down” went into effect he saw a major increase in the loads he was moving. That went on for a couple of weeks and then leveled off. However as of last week they told him to expect to be down by about 30-40 percent. He was getting 2800-3500 miles per week. He is expecting to drop to 1900-2500.
Tyson sells as much to other manufacturers of food products and restaurants as they do to grocery stores.
My friend has been home for a break since last week. He is heading out tomorrow. It will be interesting to see what will transpire.
Thanks. Appreciate the field reports.
Did they tell him why to expect to be down 30-40%? Because of their plant shut down?
Keep me posted, if/when you hear more, after he goes back out on the road....and, thank him for keeping goods moving.