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Double Yellow's Company Driver to Independent Thread

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by double yellow, Nov 5, 2014.

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  1. Oct 27, 2015 #1171
    truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Pete driving 56?? Dont believe it. Hes a pedal to the metal guy, always trying to stay one step ahead of his ex's lol
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2015 #1172
    lots of character

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    It's missing a 1
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2015 #1173
    Cranky Yankee

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    the kids are all on their own the ex's are in the rear view mirror
    now I can't stay ahead of the 2001 F150 with 200000 miles on it
    that gets driven 200 miles a month. That I will just fix it one more time thing got me this week for $953. I think of all you guys with trucks your making a living with. If Miss Patty knew I spent $4000 on this old POS maybe there would be another ex
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2015 #1174
    Redfish

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    I'm lovin this thread! I am missing something, while being under your own authority does require more work yet somehow the challenge makes the job more interesting. I could not imagine only receiving 65% and giving the other 35% to a company that will screw you over just because they are having a bad day and don't like the look of your face
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2015 #1175
    Redfish

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    I am looking into getting back into trucking and buying all my new equipment outright. I just talked to a recruiter at Fleet Car and needless to say he was a complete jerk. I will not be hauling cars for sure, every hotshot has driven the rate down for 450 per car to 190. I need to do what you guys are doing.
     
    Redfish, Oct 28, 2015
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  8. Oct 28, 2015 #1176
    spyder7723

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    My carrier gets 25 percent. But the truth is, if the carrier has good paying freight, you really aren't giving up anything. Especially so at a time like this when the spot market is so crappy.
     
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  9. Oct 28, 2015 #1177
    Redfish

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    Those tanker boys and heavy haulers are always consistent
     
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  10. Oct 29, 2015 #1178
    double yellow

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    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then" -- Bob Seger

    I got my own authority because it seems like everyone in this industry leeches off drivers/owner ops & I figured eliminating as many of those folks as possible couldn't hurt.

    Generally, I still think there is a lot of truth to that. But there are plenty of exceptions where you'd be better off running under someone else's numbers. I can't buy new Michelins for the same price @Cowpie1 can through FCC. Nor can I haul direct from Ford like @blairandgretchen through Landstar.

    And while we're on the subject of "do as I say and not as I did":

    "In business, I look for economic castles protected by unbreachable moats." -- Warren Buffett

    Take a look around at what good customers you have near your home and buy some specialized equipment or offer some service tailored exactly for their needs. Otherwise with generic services/equipment, you'll eventually find yourself in competition with some cut rate carrier.
     
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  11. Oct 29, 2015 #1179
    Redfish

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    Double Yellow I support you 110% This thread is simply awesome and I am sure it will have a far reaching impact for a very long time. What services are best for monitoring the current market rate for a shipping lane?
     
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  12. Oct 29, 2015 #1180
    spyder7723

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    Honestly, I've never found any of those services offered by dat or its too be accurate. The only rate that matters, is the rate you can get.
     
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