O/O scenario numbers

That looks good on paper gross wise, but after expences and taxes what's left? Also with the time in order to do that, Loading and unloading driving and such, by the time you get home you just in time for bed to get up early to go back out again.

I drove for a guy doing just that. Last week he had me running in Atlanta deleivering Cement Blocks. 3 to 4 loads average. I was paid 20.00 per load. Leave the house at 3Am and got home around 8 Pm. Was 60.00 to 80.00 per day worth it? No.

With another Job, I would run 800 miles runs each way round trip. 2 trips per week. Home for the weekend, But dead tired. 3200+ miles. Same COmpany did a different load different route. Left out of Athens Ga on Saterday 2 Drops in Neb, 1 drop in Co and last Drop in Bismark ND. Reloaded and deleivered in PA. Picked up in Pittsburg, PA and delievered in Athens Sunday Drove 4200 miles got home and was ready to go again.

Running short hauls only may make you money but it will also bring you more health problems. When you burn your self out running hard with little rest, your body will take the blunt of it.

The Guy I drove for doing the Cement Blocks eventually got out of it. Was not making money at it in the long run. He remain with his dump trucks and left the OTR.

Just my 1/2 cents worth.

 

The right deal may not be where everyone is at also. Never know.

He did well with his Dumptruck business. OTR not so well.

My bigest point in order to run the short hauls and make anything you'll be killing your self. Only way not to is to make 4.00 to 5.00 per mile. Not going to happen often unless and that is a Gaint Unless you have that Perfect catch which is far and few in between.

He was not doing anthing different that what Matt said he was doing.

 

3 Trucks, 1 that I myself drive....

Mon -$1,575 For FUEL +325 +400 +390 +325
TUES +300 +225 +450 +190
WEDS +700 for an RGN LOAD +325 + 400
THURS +280 + 400 + 325 + 425
FRI +350 +425 +425 +480
SAT: I myself WILL PRELOAD 3 TRIALERS for us ALL to Run on a MONDAY for a WEEK jumpstart in revenue! ( THIS IS KEY )

Past Weeks GROSS:5,735
FUEL: -1575 DRIVERS: -2,935 Net This week:1,225

If we run like this every week in a 4 week month:22,940 gross saying each week is like the 1st.

GROSS:22,940 - Watch this GO down!!!!
FUEL P/MO:-6,300 -ASSUMPTION!!!!! Hinst the word ### lol
DRIVERS PAY 1st Always! THEM before ME!! at :-3,200 They are home EVERY night and sometimes work till 5PM.
PM taken out for the trucks at 150 P/WK:-600
-35% for SAM @ 12,840
DIF of : 8,346 Banked for Next months C/E

NOTE: Does not include Workers Comp, and TRUCK ins.

C/E Costs and Expenses
P/MO Per Month
P/WK DUH

Ok, PICK this to death.....
Matt

 

Not on book's around 62K. Remember we just got another local truck.

 

Matt I was not trying to Pick it to death. Sorry if I came across that way. I just do not see it happening and profitable to the most part.

You posted your numbers and It looks to be. But your being lucky.

I did run one on paper to see what it would be like. Giving the Short count on time Loading straping and if need be Tarping, and just driving 150 mile run and a 250 mile run, it would take 12 hours to complete it all.

I wish you all the Luck. I know I could not and would not be putting my self through that pressure. Have before and It not healthy to do so.

Good Luck with it.

 

Your about right.... Our average day's are 10hours short 14hours long.

All the best,
Matt

PS,
If I slow down on post's this week it's because we are MOVING, and also I just got word from my fathers doctor and caregiver that he may only have 3 months.

Sooooooo, On top of all that where we are moving in at on the 24th doesnt have Inet services their yet.

 

Matthew I am sorry to hear about your Father. I feel for you, for my father was the same to me. He passed away 2 years ago. ANd good luck on the Move.

 

I'm not currently Driving, but wanting to some day. But I am here researching by visiting this and 3 other sites.

The Following is a 2 sites that can help you figure out your expenses for running the Truck.

http://www.truckershelper.com/operationscost.php

http://www.peterbilt.com/index_our_too_cst.asp

I hope these help