I see why trucking is going the way it is...

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by BAYOU, May 23, 2014.

  1. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    If you had the opportunity to move 10 loads from Los Angeles CA to Louisville Ky for $3 a mile, you would honestly kick $0.20 back to the broker saying 'that's ok I don't need it because I saved $6k on taxes, therefore you can keep $4k I'm still up $2k"

    I guess to me that is very communistic thinking. Give back to the collective for the greater good.
     
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  3. Foxcover

    Foxcover Medium Load Member

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  4. Trugreen

    Trugreen Bobtail Member

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    Everybody has a different cost of living and operation. Opinions on load prices are moot when one guy is making more than the other. Bottom line is nobody is making money on a 1.40 load!
     
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  5. realsupatrucka

    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    it all depends on what money is to you..but if i made 1.40 a mile my kids and wife would kill me
     
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  6. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    What's time worth being away from your family? What about having to get dressed just to use the bathroom? Or how about when you load late and need a shower but wait there's no place to park long enough to take a shower?

    I could go back to the plants but I did this to better myself and I think I'm worth more than a company driver!
     
  7. 281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    i was joking
     
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