operating cost per mile

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  1. Andrewinc

    Andrewinc Bobtail Member

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  3. Not_Here_Long

    Not_Here_Long Medium Load Member

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    considering you're only allowed 70 hours in 8 days and you have to load or at least close doors, pretrip , post trip inspections, fuel, go up hill and through scales, I'd say you wouldn't get 3800 miles a week with Elogs.
    I also state 3800 is unrealistic but it's your story tell it anyway you want.
     
  4. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    If everything worked perfectly and you can reset while under load you could do it. Not every week though. At 65 hours of driving time you need to average about 58.5 mph ...
     
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  5. TaylorMade407

    TaylorMade407 Road Train Member

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    Why did I even comment on this.... 3800 miles a week smh you're a better man then me.
     
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  6. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    its a question, maybe he is trying to learn something BEFOR he is broke(r?).
    OMG! Please tell me that's a typo? Or are you leased onto a MEGA (swift CRE JB.....). If so then your probably on a LP plan and you HAVE to run that hard. Otherwise you must make (clear) over $5k a week. Man $$$ isn't everything. Your going to burn out.
     
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  7. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    They have it figured out so he has to run 3500+ per week so he never has the time or energy to figure out he isn't making any money.
     
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  8. Andrewinc

    Andrewinc Bobtail Member

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    Gotta get it while its good and when it slows down enjoy the time off and money
     
  9. CJndaTruck

    CJndaTruck Road Train Member

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    well you go boy. As long as your bank is growing at the above rate and your broker is getting you the miles, then who are we to knock you? I whine at 2k miles a week. To drive more then that it better be at $3+ a mile.

    Good luck to you sir.
     
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  10. Andrewinc

    Andrewinc Bobtail Member

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    Thank you
     
  11. alien4fish

    alien4fish Light Load Member

    Here, watch this video. It''l save ME time and YOU time, and put some of the Trolls back under the bridge.
     
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