What is a good amount to offer a owner operator

Sounds better but you have no dedicated so it will be tough.

 

I'm no expert on what everyone offers. But from what I have seen its mainly 70 - 80% of the gross line haul to include FSC or FSC is added in addition to the line haul.

I am leased with my own trailer to a company paying 80%. I have my own fuel card. I have my own tag/registration. Other than my bobtale insurance,.. company pays for all other insurance and IFTA. I get tire and mechanical discounts. Thats pretty much the basic break down. Nothing special,. just a good working relationship. The only thing else I would cover would be for permits when doing OS/OW loads.

Breaking everything down and splitting things into different percentages would only confuse me and make it that much more complicated to keep track of on settlements. I personally would not be interested in 34%.

I currently book my own loads. I go where I want, when I want and how I want. Paper logs. I stay home as long as I want and come back out when I want. I am not bothered with phone calls. I am not hassled over how long I am in a certain area. I am not tracked. This is how I like to operate. I have the freedom to do as I choose.

Hurst

 

You have to offer something of value that someone wants or doesnt have. For me its the freedom to operate as if its my own authority. For others it might be a dedicated lane with a set rate and steady work. Everyone is different.

The new ELD mandate is for 2000 and newer trucks. I have the cash set aside right now for another truck. Just looking for a particular unicorn that has the specs I am looking for. Else I might just retire on Dec 17th.

Hurst

 

Who is exempt from the ELD rule?
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Drivers who use the timecard exception are not required to keep records of duty status (RODS) or use ELDs. Additionally, the following drivers are not required to use ELDs; however, they are still bound by the RODS requirements in 49 CFR 395 and must prepare logs on paper, using an Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD), or with a logging software program when required:

• Drivers who use paper RODS for not more than 8 days out of every 30-day period.
• Drivers who conduct drive-away-tow-away operations, where the vehicle being driven is the commodity being delivered.
• Drivers of vehicles manufactured before 2000.

Last Updated : August 31, 2016

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/faq/what-exceptions-are-allowed-electronic-logging-device-rule

 

Yes you would be exempt if your truck is a 1999 or older or run the 100 mile local.

 

Getting ppl in the company is not too hard, keeping the good ones are the hard part. Dealing with bad apples will cost you those lines.
Only way to keep the good ones in is showing them the money. If those lanes will pay more than $2 a mile, you ll be alright.
Also im in the houston as well and the rates are really bad. If you know spanish, probably you should go with the hispanic drivers. They accept loads that i wont even if the shipper was my family.
If the oil prices wont go up, houston will be doomed.
Good luck to you!

 

Also another thing, they are not your drivers. Most likely business partners. If that will be your attitude, you will not be able keep any owner operators.