I am going to begin with saying that I hate DAT load-board. I live here in California and the inbound here sucks. I been using a dry van which is not prudent equipment to be using here in California. My question is how do I know the rates? If I want haul reefer to Texas how would I know what to offer. Coming back from Texas to California I know the rate will lower because it's a inbound to California. Why do some brokers offer such a low rate on Dat?
How do I know my Rates?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by karma123, May 31, 2015.
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Brokers get away with offering low rates because there's a good chance someone will come along and take it off their hands because they have no idea what their operating costs are.
If you're looking to haul in and out of CA it's possible that your operating costs could be over $1.60 a mile before you figure in your wage.karma123 Thanks this. -
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I'm a bit confused, if you don't know how much it costs you to run, then asking how to figure the rates for that lane is rather useless.
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What load board offers better rates? As for finding the rates...phone skills pay the bills.
Last edited: Jun 1, 2015
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on my load board I subscribed and get the lane rate index.
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Doing something for the same number as the status quo may not be in your best interest. Figure out what your cost per mile is, add in what you want for a profit, and that is the number that you should be running for.karma123 Thanks this. -
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