Power Only?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by jordonhasabeard, Aug 1, 2016.

  1. jordonhasabeard

    jordonhasabeard Bobtail Member

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    Hello all,
    I wanted to pick the brains of tge experienced posters here.

    I am looking into buying a truck. Are there enough decent paying "Power only" loads out there?

    I would prefer not to have my own trailer, at least for a little while.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Trailer Transit Inc. is power only.

    • Potential for earning well over $200,000 per year
    • We hire only owner operators - no lease purchase or company trucks - no fleet owners - no forced dispatch
    • All drop and hook, no loading, unloading or tarping
    • Better fuel mileage, less wear and tear on your tractor and no trailer expense
    • Receive 100% of all fuel surcharges
    • All permits and registrations are furnished by Trailer Transit
    • Settlements are paid weekly and direct deposit is available
    • 50% advance for each trip available
    • Passenger program
    • Group insurance program at excellent rates
     
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  4. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Most of the companies you can lease to provide trailers.
     
  5. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    From loadboards and brokers lots of really cheap power only. For me power only is something I might take on when I'm at the house and someone is willing to pay top dollar. And I never do recovery loads from broken down trucks not knowing what sort of junk the load might be on. That is also a risk even with other power only. You don't always know what shape the equipment is in unless you're moving new stuff.
     
  6. alien4fish

    alien4fish Light Load Member

    Lets see... in my area.........Origin: San Diego
    Dest: Stockton
    Power Only 28ft 15K lbs
    2.17 spot + 0.22 FSC= 2.39 to the truck
     
  7. alien4fish

    alien4fish Light Load Member

    Fontana to Lodi PO pulling a 53 dry van
    2.14 spot +.022=2.36
    and that one is Nationwide Log.
    But keep in mind thats in my area, yours may be different
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Cardinal/Greatwide is power only.
     
  9. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    This one just paid 3 bucks a mile @ 1800 miles.[​IMG]
     
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  10. jordonhasabeard

    jordonhasabeard Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone know if there is a strict driving experience requirement for these companies?

    I would be a new O/O after 3 months of experience.
     
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