Under $2/mile loads with $6/gal diesel.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by kay_ray, Oct 11, 2022.

When will another strike happen

  1. No strike

    44 vote(s)
    43.6%
  2. Is $2/mile cheap ?

    4 vote(s)
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  3. I run at $2/mile

    2 vote(s)
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  4. Strike in 3 months

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  5. Strike right now

    16 vote(s)
    15.8%
  6. I don't care

    26 vote(s)
    25.7%
  7. I am a broker idgaf

    8 vote(s)
    7.9%
  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    It’s never going to be balanced when the barrier of entry is so low.
     
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  3. PoleCrusher

    PoleCrusher Road Train Member

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    So, you want the person who sucks at running a business to be rewarded the same as the person who is phenomenal at running a business.

    I have a some terms for that line of thinking, but they're not allowed here.

    @Ruthless is a better business man than I am. He has a natural skill at selling himself and his business that I do not. That's why I'm leased on, because I don't have that talent. I don't begrudge him the money he earns or cry that it's not fair. I'm just as good of a driver and just as good at providing service to customers, but in business those are not the most important skills for profitability.

    The biggest driver of profit for a business, any business, is sales and marketing.

    If you can’t sell yourself, then you're at the mercy of those that can.
     
  4. rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    When you do order inside, there's trash all over the floors and you know those employees haven't cleaned ####.

    If that was Seattle to Laredo, I would have quoted: $6381.24 - anyone else want to share what they would quote a caller right now?<---this.is.the.issue

    That's exactly what's happening to all the new authorities created over the last 3 years. They are leasing on to the megas, further driving down rates, as the megas have more cheap trucks again...and drivers.
     
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  5. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    In the states a IRS audit is different than a DOT audit. One is financials the other is making sure you’re following the rules and regulations.
     
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  6. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    Is that a K&D Transport ride out of WI.? They have nice rigs.
    Loaded some styrofoam next to one em few months back..
     
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  7. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    It used to be. That guy that owns it now is out of South Dakota.
     
  8. TallJoe

    TallJoe Road Train Member

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    In my understanding a proverb uses a commonly recognized phenomenon, custom, law of nature or reference to commonly recognized and characteristic objects such as wolves and lambs to emphasize another observed phenomenon or define an experienced situation as coherent with that proverb.

    A slogan is a literal invention, not necessarily carrying truth but rather imposing a thought.
    For example slogans are:
    "Say no to cheap freight"
    "United we stand"
    "Don't drink and drive -Alcohol blurrs you mind and corrupts your soul" etc.
    ‐---‐
    The proverb I used was taken from my original language and ad hoc translated with my sincere hopes to paraphrase otherwise complex answer to your question.
    I am not very familiar with American proverbs.
    By using that proverb, mind you, I could not intend nor remotely try or even insinuate any insult, disregard or lack of tact to any member who might bother to read it.

    I will try to reply to your other statements a little later. I simply felt that this reply had to be prioritized.
     
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  9. rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    You're playing both sides of the coin. Not judging, just saying.
     
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  10. Eldiablo

    Eldiablo Heavy Load Member

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    Talljoe needs to just go to work for someone so he can get his fair share. Leave the business to someone who can function without the stupid government involved.
     
  11. rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    These Chocolatinis from Walmart ain't half bad...if ya got a sweet tooth.
     
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