$3 per mile - power only.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chicago123456, Oct 31, 2021.

  1. Chicago123456

    Chicago123456 Light Load Member

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    i have 3 month old authority. I do power only. since not many brokers talk to me (they need 6-9 months old DOT numbers) I hooked up with couple of local companies. I pull their trailers for $3 a mile. full or empty miles..$3 a mile it is. I told them, I need to be home every day and I can do between 400 - 650 miles, round trip. I gross on average $1350 a day. is that a good deal ? I don't worry about anything ..they give me consistent work - paid at the end of the week. I wonder how JB Hunt, XPO, Amazon and all other big players pay OO for power only...? I DO NOT plan to get a trailer yet ...
     
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  3. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    How much do you spend in fuel each week? How much in tolls?
     
  4. Sir_Trucks2021

    Sir_Trucks2021 Light Load Member

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    Hell yes that’s good do u have to ask ?? 1000 a day is even good ! What company is this ?
     
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  5. Sir_Trucks2021

    Sir_Trucks2021 Light Load Member

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    What company is this ?
     
  6. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    You think he’s gonna tell you?
     
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  7. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Good deal, enjoy it as long as you can.
     
  8. Chicago123456

    Chicago123456 Light Load Member

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    I get 7 MPG with that old volvo of mine so I spend on fuel depending how much I run ...I pay on averag $50 in tolls every day. I never go to any Love's Pilots TA and other jokes ...small, gas stations are the way to go ...i fill up on a small gas station for 3.45 a gallon ..which is 1 mile away from Pilot ...that chages around $3.85....beats any fuel card huh ?
     
  9. mnmover

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    Buy discounted fuel using mudflap.com app.
     
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  10. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    It doesn't sound bad, considering your pulling someone else's trailer. I am guessing your expenses are around $350 a day or more. What is important is its consistent.
     
  11. Lazer

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    If no truck payment, that’s even better.
     
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