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How are O/O making a living at $1.00 a mile

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Gonzo1300, Aug 17, 2017.

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  1. Aug 17, 2017 #1
    Gonzo1300

    Gonzo1300 Light Load Member

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    I'm not trying to get in anyone's business but I see a ton of company's advertising we pay $1.00 a Mike plus Fuel surcharge. They has to be more to it cause it cost more than that a mile just to operate the truck. A insight would be appreciated
     
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  3. Aug 17, 2017 #2
    Bakerman

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    They are honby truckers. Their spouse makes enough to support the family so they're just out there taking up space, getting in our way and trying to keep busy. Ha!
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2017 #3
    TallJoe

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    lol lol lol
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2017 #4
    pattyj

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    I've never been an owner op but from the many threads thruout the forum those drivers are newbies themselves and haven't did the mathand also those drivers are lease operators any true owner op knows what or how much it takes to succeed.
     
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  7. Aug 17, 2017 #5
    Ridgeline

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    To answer your question.

    They don't make it on a buck a mile.
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2017 #6
    HalpinUout

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    My Uber driver yesterday told me he was a courier transporting blood in his own CAR and it payed $1.00 a mile....
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2017 #7
    jamespmack

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    I wouldnt start my pickup for 1.00 per mile.
     
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  10. Aug 17, 2017 #8
    boredsocial

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    If anyone wants to drive for 1.00 a mile I'll gladly talk my brokerage into reactivating their carrier MC and let you lease on!

    I'm barely even kidding. How do they ever talk anyone into these deals? It's SO profitable on their end. I'm pretty sure it's possible to avg 2.00/mile right now off the load boards with a 1 month old MC and crappy equipment.
     
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  11. Aug 17, 2017 #9
    snowwy

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    I'd haul for 1 a mile in my car.

    They megas purchase fuel for a buck a gallon. That's what the England leasors say they're paying and I've asked a few drivers.

    I'd ask swift or central but I have no idea how to tell who's lease and who's company.

    Never talked to JCT either.
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2017 #10
    kimbosa

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    Im a company driver! I work about 10hr a day, drive on average 150 a day. And according to my dailey pay i make 2.00 a mile. So that being said......ill just leave right here:)
     
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