Can anyone explain how to operate at 1.75 a mile and stay in business!?
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the first year is the roughest, if i still had half the hair that fell out my first year id still have half a head of hair. it gets easier the longer you do it. do everything you possibly can yourself. watch your overhead lifestyle ect.
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This industry CAN be rewarding,it is for me
I Structure my business now to enjoy the best of both worlds- I Work a 4 day week-Every Week (Sunday thru Wed or Mon-thru thur) the 3 solid days off in a row is better than I could have guessed-Should have done it years ago.
Plenty of Time Now to Keep the Home in top shape-Visit Family and Friends Often.
I did the 5-1/2 -6 day week (70) hour and it wasn't worth the effort for a few extra bucks.Derailed, Lepton1, nax and 1 other person Thank this. -
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I only read the first post but can I explain how to survive on $1.75/mile? No, but I can tell you it starts by not tearing your equipment up. BTW, liability and all perils on my 32 year old Pete is ~$2000/yr. At 75 mph I could live of the fuel savings alone by driving 60. Pretty sure I wouldn't be in a hurry to deliver a $1.75 load.
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Im closing in on 50 years old, While I Still have my Health and Family- I'm Slowing it down to 4 days- 6 weeks vacation per year also.JL of Indiana Thanks this. -
My wife and I have a just turned 1 year old son. I don't necessarily regret it, but we delayed having children for atleast 6+ years in order to get our business up and going. Was it worth it? Was it a mistake? Only time will tell. I sure love that little guy to pieces though.Last edited: Aug 30, 2017
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