Does anyone run power only? Under your own authority?

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  1. Mountain_Adagio

    Mountain_Adagio Bobtail Member

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    Just wondering what these jobs are paying. I did this in 2010 and had GL pulling JB hunt trailers.
     
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  3. Mountain_Adagio

    Mountain_Adagio Bobtail Member

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    well, i called and they're paying $2.17 loaded and a buck empty. Not bad. I think they paid like $1.47/mile in 2010 and fuel was like $3.50 /gal.
     
  4. rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    I'm in the process of doing this. I just purchased a 2000 Peterbilt 379, N14+, 18 speed and now am waiting to get the best insurance quotes. After that, it's getting the tag, title, and permits...then get another account with DAT. That's what I used back in 2007-2009 when I ran under my own authority. I only needed it for a month because I found a local account and ran for them exclusively. $3600 for 500 miles per week! I'm hoping to get lucky again.

    I still get emails from JB about loads and my authority has been inactive for 10 years! Lol
     
  5. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I just quoted someone $6500 on 500 miles per week doing multiple deliveries per day in local stores. I think I am not gonna get those routes
     
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  6. rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    I just went back and looked and it was actually 397 miles...but it was also 13 years ago with no stops...just drop and hook.
     
  7. John Bertucci

    John Bertucci Light Load Member

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    I am looking to do some power only myself. What year rig are you running with? I am currently running for $1.70 a mile on a 2200 mile trip. I can do it twice a week.
     
  8. Stop Truckin Around

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    Just curious what’s your cost per mile?
     
  9. GraniteRiver

    GraniteRiver Light Load Member

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    Out of curiosity, whats the appeal of power only versus getting your own trailer?
     
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