Is it possible to make good money hauling containers (intermodal)?

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  1. Lone Ranger 13

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    I need more info to do the math.
    What do you get paid per mile ( odometer miles ) ? Who pays the tolls?
     
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    And if ur waiting that long you are losing money.I'm around Savannah,Ga. and I never see any good looking equipment coming out of the ports.
     
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    There's money in intermodal. But expect to be D.O.T'd more often and your equipment will take a severe beating. Intermodal O/O's here average about $2,500 a week after diesel. I have seen a few hit $3,000.
     
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    Im running northeast iintermodal only rails after fuel im taking about 2600 every night at home but if i work weekend thats shoots up in the mid 3k easily
     
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    I've seen 3 or 4 broken down container trucks around Savannah in an afternoon. And none of them were newer than 15 years old. That tells u something.
     
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    Anyone know a company that pulls for ns out of pa. ?
     
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    Try transnoble logistics
     
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    Comtrak
    Pennsylvania Terminals
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    215-604-1183 – office
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    I pull Rail Containers out of NJ,NY and PA. take them up to 400 miles radius, home most nights and the weekend. We make a avg of $ 2000.00 a week after fuel, plates, insurance. You just have to be at the right company stay away from the little ones, less risks. and better benefits.