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CPM calculated "As the Crow Flies"

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jarrod1221, Aug 15, 2023.

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  1. Aug 15, 2023 #1
    Jarrod1221

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    Is calculating miles ran by "as the crow flies" pretty standard. Any advantages or disadvantages to this calculation? Or just standard practice? I've seen zip to zip and dock to dock but wasn't sure what most companies do. Thanks
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2023 #2
    Truckermania

    Truckermania Road Train Member

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    Never heard of anyone doing it that way. Would sure cut your paid miles significantly. I would not run for someone that did that. Usually companies will be either zip to zip, some will be what is called practical miles which is usually fairly close to what you actually do but not quite. Rarely a company will pay hub miles which is actually what you drive. Then, some pay by percentage of whatever the load pays.
     
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    Opus

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    Big time rip off. Worse than HHMG miles.
     
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    Grumppy

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    Good replies so far.
    Personally, I've never heard of a company calculating mileage as the crow flies. That's insane. Waaaayy shorting you on miles.
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2023 #5
    Jarrod1221

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    Yeah, I couldn't see this making any sense but saw it in a job offer. Was just wondering if anyone else had. I appreciate the replies.
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2023 #6
    Opus

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    Look at a route from Houston to Miami.......wow
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2023 #7
    ‘Olhand

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    Even a crow flew more miles than the old hhmg.....
     
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  10. Aug 15, 2023 #8
    North Pole Nightmare

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    Zip code to zip code or PC,post code.
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2023 #9
    Frank Speak

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    I'd be alright with it as long as I didn't have to carry anything more than would fit in my pockets.

    Side note: NEVER EVER agree to fly alongside a crow. I learned that the hard way. That critter jabbered on all the way from Shreveport to Vicksburg!
     
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  12. Aug 16, 2023 #10
    Nahbrown

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    Practical miles is what our company uses for CPM. That basically means the route with the shortest miles on Google maps Even if it takes longer to run it. We are free to choose our own route though
     
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