Landstar says truck and flatbed=73%=$2.25-2.30 a mile average loaded

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by kduvall, May 29, 2016.

  1. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Well - yes. When I'm looking for loads, - on the board, $2.40 is my minimum. - But - you have to factor in deadhead and LS % to get you to your running average - ALL miles, for me that's been about $1.70.

    Many are doing WAY better than that - even now.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Take the Landstar webinar , you can do it as many times as you like.
    It's where I was headed before my Dad ģot sick.
    I got some great freight from the LS broker in the dead of winter out of Phoenix, when I was leased to another company.
     
  4. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I don't know an exact average for this year but I live in charlotte and usually stay within 4-500 miles of charlotte…without going to OH/IN(I mean Ill go a few times but, i don't look for loads that way)
    I don't run west of Nashville/north of NJ. I would say I average about 1800 to 2600…….. home weekends….
     
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  5. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Yea, its all inclusive and they break it out at %100

    Also that %73 is with your own flatbed also….not if you pull a company trailer….
     
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  6. kduvall

    kduvall Bobtail Member

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    Thank you very much! How much is the deadhead insurance, I couldnt find a price on the website. I konw it will depend on driving record, etc, I have one ticket in last three years 60/55. Would you know a ballpark weekly number, and do they finance this? Downpayment required? Thanks again, sorry to blow you uo this wat....
     
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  7. kduvall

    kduvall Bobtail Member

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    I get that, will be bringing my own 48 102 spread. Are there any upfront costs they arent telling me about?
     
  8. kduvall

    kduvall Bobtail Member

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    I guess you're talking miles here, not dollars. Any place come to mind that I DONT want to go to, where you're guaranteed to get stuck for days?
     
  9. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    As far as upfront costs I don't think there are any that they don't payroll deduct…….

    Yeah I was talking miles…..
     
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  10. kduvall

    kduvall Bobtail Member

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    Any place you wpuld stay away from with a 48x102 spread, or dont go to with a flatbed period?
     
  11. kduvall

    kduvall Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate your help, and everybody on this forum that took the time, it means there are a lot of good people at Landstar to me.
     
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