So you want to "own " your own company
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by NightWind, Nov 16, 2006.
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I've got the plan written out need to revise a bit. I don't want to be one to haul cheap freight, so I'm shooting for upwards of 2.00+ but I know I can make it at 1.75 if no big issues arrise right off the bat.
Also hauling for the big brokers like ch robinson, and tql is that wise?
I ultimately want to find my own shipper but just to get me rolling. -
You won't need to worry about getting paid with most of the larger brokers. If you want to use quick pay, CH Robinson only charges about 1 1/2%. I think TQL hits you pretty hard on their fees. If you plan to pull a box around there are many brokers who could keep you rolling. Schneider, JB Hunt, Covenant, Allan Lund, and the list goes on and on. -
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Can anyone tell me how the market is for Step Deck haulers. Im comen home soon, and wana go back on the road. But all I have ever hauled was step deck. I was also looken at getting a step box furniture trailer and considering going that route. Any suggestions.
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I just talked to an O/O last night who runs his own authority and has both a step and an RGN that he pulls and he said that both are doing great. Keep in mind he does mostly OD loads on both trailers.
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I just moved from Van to flatbed because of the stronger market/rates. It can get slow at times but on what I have been seeing I can double my profit per mile and get more miles at higher rate than my van. In my first month I will have beat my best gross month with a van and took almost 2 weeks off. But this can be tied back to being able to get longer runs at better rates.
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I can say that in the past few months rates for a flat are up. I do flat right now but if I ever bought my own truck, getting a nice flat or step like I would want cost some serious coin.
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That's what I'm doing, gears. How are you doing with that gig?
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