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GunMetal345's Tanker Lease Experience

Discussion in 'Prime' started by GunMetal345, Jun 30, 2013.

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  1. Jul 3, 2013 #21
    Wanderingaimlessly

    Wanderingaimlessly Medium Load Member

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    Nice. Can't wait to see the numbers from your settlement. Very curious to know the breakdown for your fixed costs. Do they have a variable mileage charge?
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2013 #22
    GunMetal345

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    $0.045 per mile but if you complete the lease they give that back to you as a bonus. Now remember this week I had all kinds of things put on or in the truck and this will be the only trip for the week. I may still come up negative. We are looking at this long term and the start up cost were more than I thought they would be. On the bright side I have everything I need except a CB because I keep that money for the road.
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2013 #23
    Wanderingaimlessly

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    So the variable mileage if basically a saving account. Much better than the .12 cpm that went to who know what in my last lease. I might be out there with you guys towards the end of the year. Long term is the only way to look at it.
     
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  5. Jul 3, 2013 #24
    GunMetal345

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    Yes a savings account if you finish and repair fund for them if you don't, lol. Yeah they lay it all out on the table here. Check it out.
     
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  7. Jul 3, 2013 #25
    popcorn169

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    Thanks for the info on your lease. Hope the maiden voyage goes well and have a safe trip.

    Terry
     
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  8. Jul 3, 2013 #26
    popcorn169

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    You said that you took a lightweight truck and I was wondering if it is the small sleeper style? How much would you be able to haul with that compared to a regular condo? Is it worth the difference or is it just a preference? I know you were saying that you was having issues trying to get everything situated in truck. It is not that I am curious it is that nosey people like me need to know things. LOL
    Terry
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2013 #27
    silenteagle

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    I have found during my solo weeks that if I gross:

    $3000 I net around $600
    $3500 I net around $950
    $4000 I net around $1400

    Just estimates, but my goal is always to gross $4000. this is what I set with my FM as our weekly goal. Meet our goal, I make sure to thank him in some way.
     
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  10. Jul 4, 2013 #28
    Longarm

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    I'm guessing that's based on a 2500 mile week? What's your mileage limit to make that 4k gross for the week and remain profitable?
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2013 #28
    ironpony

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    SE and I are reefer guys... so it may be different on the tanker side. I run around 2400 miles per week on the average. What SE posted has been ballpark for me. My gross revenue is mostly in the $4000+ range most weeks. $2500 in gross revenue is generally break-even.

    The key to all of this is managing your fuel bill. Keeping the fuel economy as high as possible, and doing a great job on purchasing as much cheap fuel as possible.
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2013 #29
    GunMetal345

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    Hi guys,

    The truck and tanker empty are 30420 pounds. I got some storage bins at Walmart. When I finish organizing things I will be fine on space. The mattress is nice. I'm having some apu issues. I'll talk to somebody about it in the morning.

    Later guys
     
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  13. Jul 5, 2013 #30
    Wanderingaimlessly

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    Some pics of how you have it set up inside would be nice to see since you are in a lightweight.
     
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