I've averaged just under $1100/wk gross (including per diem) here as a 2nd year company driver this year. That's with taking maximum allowed hometime and boatload of maintenence problems and downtime in january/february. I could probably push much higher if I stayed out longer and didn't catch absolute hell this winter.
I don't know how much greener the pastures can potentially be on the lease side, but not having to make a truck payment when I go home, shell out money for repairs, and dealing with MPG killing winter blend fuels in my opinion prime treats it's company guys exceptionally well and minus the hassle and financial headache when things go south.
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Discussion in 'Prime' started by krazzyboi_44, Jun 21, 2014.
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IP, how much does it cost per mile for you to run including fuel and scheduled maintenance? I was considering an opportunity which is $.95/mile plus fuel surcharge, tolls, bobtail. All drop and hook. I don't have truck payments and like the fact I won't be waiting for scheduled load and unloads.
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That would leave about $.55/ mile based on what the are telling me. Plus since we are paying cash for the trucks. That is very helpful.
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A skill you picked up through experience no doubt. I don't think guys fully understand how important saving money on fuel is, both usage and price.
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I showed up in Springfield a little over 2 years ago with nothing but a permit , a crisp 100 dollar bill and a bag of change, and of course clothes . I went through my PSD and TNT with a lease op he tried to talk me into going company but couldn't convince me I jumped head first into a 3 year lease and I'm loving every minute of it I make good money . the best advice my trainer gave me when he knew he couldn't convince me to go company was the ch cking acct decides when I go home not me . I think that is where most ppl get into trouble thinking hey it is my business I'll go home when I want
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Krazy these guys are assuming that you think you can make $2000 because your trainer does. Why dont you tell us what you expect to make per week leasing on your own?
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