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New to Flatbed, Not new to trucking

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by precisionpower, Jul 18, 2013.

  1. Jul 18, 2013 #1
    precisionpower

    precisionpower Light Load Member

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    What would you guys think is fair pay for a good guy starting out in flatbed??

    I've hauled heavy equipment, and done a few local loads for my buddy (Step and straight)

    I currently operate a Heavy Tow Truck, But a change might be happening if the offer is good.

    Local guy offered .40 a mile to start. Hauls alot of dedicated pipe to job sites.

    No weekends, No holidays. No BS from what i gather. 2007 T600 and they just bought new Benson flats.


    My buddy offered .35 a mile and i shot that down instantly. He countered with .38 (Has a older Mack CH with a flat top)

    I think i'll pick it right up, But really dont want to bust my ### for crap pay.. What do you experienced guys think??
     
    precisionpower, Jul 18, 2013
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  3. Jul 19, 2013 #2
    Marky84

    Marky84 Heavy Load Member

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    what about tmc?
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2013 #3
    chadastrophic

    chadastrophic Light Load Member

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    It all depends on what they offer. Can't look at just CPM. Do they have tarp pay, stop pay, d&h pay, detention?
     
    chadastrophic, Jul 19, 2013
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  5. Jul 22, 2013 #4
    peterbilt_2005

    peterbilt_2005 Medium Rare

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    Also. Have you talked with any of that companies drivers? Have you scene any other equipment owned by them?
     
    peterbilt_2005, Jul 22, 2013
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  7. Jul 23, 2013 #5
    GR8

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    That's right on. I made at least a quarter of my overall pay from tarp, short haul, border crossing, and bonuses on top of .39/mi. Plus you all the mileage pay in the world isn't worth a thing if you aren't getting miles. The very next question after your offered mileage pay should be how many miles should you expect to get each week.
     
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