What goes on behind the scenes as far as getting loads?

I made more as a trucker.

 

I think you should focus on the question and not on your negative attitude/political views.


It is correct that the CARRIER gets paid $2 per mile and pays the driver .32 but remember the carrier needs to pay all the truck costs, employment costs and other various costs (O/O are their own carriers).

The BROKER is a middle man between a shipper and the Carrier. Most larger companies set up contracts with shippers so they do not have to pay brokers. Brokers have their own contracts with shippers and they are responsible to find carriers to move the frieght and take a % for their time setting up the shipping and negotiating rate etc. I assume with the brokers contracts there are also penalties for not being able to move product so thats where negotiation comes in between carriers and brokers and why rates change from week to week. supply and demand of a FREE ECONOMY (ok thats my political spike lol)

Does that make sense?

I am by far not an expert but that is what I have understood from studying the business

 

Once we get our operations center up and going you're welcome to come by and see how it all works.

 

Please do keep us informed!!??

Maybe a quick video post for those who could not take you up on your offer.

 

Did you get my pm?

 

Truck payment
Trailer payment(s)
Fuel
Equipment Insurance
Workman's Comp
Terminal lease/payment
Office salaries (Operations, Dispatch, Company executives, Maintenance dept, Recruiting, Sales, etc)
Health insurance/Benefits
Tire rreplacement
Preventative maintenance
Repairs/breakdowns
Non-paying customers (collections)
Driver training (Background checks/drug testing)
Advertising if any
Office supplies/equipment
On-board computer/tracking devices
Im sure I've forgotten some besides the unexpected crap that seems to always come up

And for the OP, I hope you don't think that the $1.68 is pure profit because in case you didn't know, all of the above items are not free. So I would think twice, if not 3 or 4 times before you decide to get rich.