Prime flatbed miles for lease operators

You would probably get more responses in the Prime forum.

 

I was getting about 3000 miles a week and an average of 1200$ a week after expenses

 

$1,2-$1,500/week minimum, before taxes but prime doesn't report all of that on the 1099, seemingly.


In the summer I usually see checks hit the mid 2000's. I've also only seen $50 after an 80 hour week.

You really wouldn't think it, but prime gts some really good flstbed freight. All I see other mega carrier flatbeders pulling is bulk commodities like steel, lumber, pipe, ect. And by others I mean maveric, TMC, BOYD, ect...we do that too, but it's a pretty good 80/20 split, I rarely see a bulk load and do a lot more machinery & refined commodities; these pay better as a whole.

 

Can't wait for these summertime loads to start coming in. I was seeing quite a bit of sub-$1.00/mi. freight the last month, but hopefully that tails off quickly.

 

3000 miles a week an only $1200 after expenses ugh that sucks I get that on a bad week I sure wouldn't switch for that....

 

First, you need to understand that we aren't paid by the mile. Lease operators at Prime receive a percentage of the linehaul, fuel surcharge and accessorial payments- in other words you get a bucket of money. Out of that sum, your costs are paid first, and you get what's left. Controlling your costs is key to running a successful business at Prime.

The point is that how much is left for you is under your control to a certain extent.

 

Yes ip I understand that I am currently leasing myself but I also look at the miles an revenue an that many miles I would expect to make more than that which I have I also understand u will have your bad weeks jus saying 3000 miles an $1200 revenue is not good at least in my eyes

 

The fuel bill is about 30% of your gross revenue... a good place to start.

 

Can't argue with that.....