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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ajp201, Jul 24, 2018.

  1. Rumblestrip1970

    Rumblestrip1970 Bobtail Member

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    I would Try Roehl they seem to have good starting driver packages. I would never ever ever work for less than .50, preferably closer to .60 and above is what I look for, but I have 13 years + experience with nothing bad on my rec, but the companies I talk to seem to think experience over their insurance requirements is not worth a whole lot.
     
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    Rumblestrip1970 Bobtail Member

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    90 dollars for unloading a trailer is a great deal for them when lumpers make over 3 times that
     
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    tndriver Light Load Member

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    Cents don't mean crap if no miles. And the zip and practical miles pay don't help either.
     
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    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Swift has a sliding scale, but I have never seen them advertising the short run rates.
    I also do not think Swift starts at .40, more like .35.

    The last time I checked I was at .49 on the low end. On loads that are under 100 miles it is .61 plus $25 short haul pay.
    It increments in 100 mile steps, and anything over 500 miles is at the base rate.
     
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    REALITY098765 Road Train Member

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    How does that work for 99 or 101 or 199 .299 etc miles and what determines that number?
    What's the break even number?