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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by wigglez, Jan 5, 2014.

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  1. Jan 5, 2014 #11
    wigglez

    wigglez Bobtail Member

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    Well, they talked about 1500 gross for this car driver when I was coming on. At the time I didn't realize how little gross pay meant in this business.
     
    wigglez, Jan 5, 2014
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  3. Jan 6, 2014 #12
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    Cargo Vans and Spriinters are seeing less than a $1/mile loaded pay. Because it is so cheap to get into you see a lot of people doing it and that increases supply. This has to be the roughest life I can imagine. Living in the back of a van for what turns out to be less than $.20/mile profit on a couple thousand miles a week (if you are lucky).

    At least with all the DOT "BS" you have a shot at making a living.
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2014 #13
    wigglez

    wigglez Bobtail Member

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    Yeah. I used to drive tractor trailer. I miss it. Lost my cdl for health reasons. I seen this as an opportunity to get back in
     
    wigglez, Jan 6, 2014
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  5. Jan 6, 2014 #14
    tirednaz

    tirednaz Heavy Load Member

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    I think I would look for a Civic and do the local courier work. $1500 per week driving a car would be great unless I'm missing something.
     
    tirednaz, Jan 6, 2014
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  7. Jan 7, 2014 #15
    wigglez

    wigglez Bobtail Member

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    Depends on how many empty miles. Currently my ratio of empty to loaded miles is .51. A car might run at say .15 - .20 per mile

    That guy could have a higher ratio meaning they're just running him ragged
     
    wigglez, Jan 7, 2014
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