Finishing my TNT in a week or so and I am deciding between company or lease. All the drivers I have been able to talk to are trainers or team. Wondering how you solo guys are doing. By my calculations it would take about 4500 a week gross running 2400 miles to make a decent net. I know there are a lot of variables, but to make a decision I have to kinda of average out the numbers. Am I way off? Any help would be appreciated.
Question for Prime Solo Lease Ops
Discussion in 'Prime' started by Parheel, Mar 14, 2012.
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I've read a lot about the program, and it seems that the ones that succeed with it are dedicated, hard working, experienced business savvy drivers with years of experience gained before they signed up. It seems that the ones who fail are the ones that have little experience, no cash reserves, and expect an immediate large payday once they sign - despite the fact that they don't keep the left door closed. Just my opinion, YMMV.Last edited: Mar 15, 2012
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I have been averaging 2200-2500 miles a week, grossing 3300-3600 and taking home 800-1100 a week.
I have only been out since the first week of February, so my experience is limited. My miles paid have been between .82 per mile and 1.70 per mile.
I am currently over the 1.02 guarantee for the miles...... -
I am not looking to get rich as lease driver, I just want to make as much as I can for the miles I put in and be a little more control of my home time( which I don't need much of, but do want to have more say in when it happens) -
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It to the FM to keep you profitable. I avg. between $1000 & $2000 a week take home after expenses. I run solo and its not about miles ran, but revenue to the truck. You can run 30000 miles in one week and make no money. I personally like the short runs that pay 2.00 per mile plus. Also when hauling the freight Gaurd it. If you have a claim it comes out of you bottom line. If you do decide to Ho lease, flatbed, pm me and I will answer and help you anyway I can.
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I would say that learning how to run efficiently, time management, and learning the business can be done effectively with the right trainer if you have the right mindset.
MY bottom line would be: If you have a keen business sense and self-motivated, you can do this. If you can't even balance your checkbook, go company.silenteagle Thanks this. -
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