When it's $1.48/mile versus .48/mile why not aspire to be an o/o?

You better run your numbers again . That about what I came up with on my numbers of course I was more then generous on the maintaince / repair and included a fair bit to set aside to grow or update equipment . Sure you can run the number more lean and mean but that not going to get you anywhere if you can update or add equipment as needed

 

For 23 years I've run my numbers every quarter when i do the quarterly tax filings.

 

Because $1.48 after expenses means no profit margin

 

Find me something locked in at $2.78 per mile at a minimum and I might think about it.

 

There won't be anything left...

 

I can’t discuss that, I’ll end up upsetting that whiny old lady and her coveted sand pot

 

Smh. Why not?

 

My flat has been averaging $2.19 on all miles this year and my van, $2.28. I can't understand why someone would pull the dirt cheap crap loads at $1.48.

 

Because they can't do simple arithmetic. Maybe it's the new math they teach now.

 

Cause by way of employment/contract the boss is getting the $2+ per mile loads and still just paying the driver/Leased on truck the per mile rate from a couple of years ago. Why should the boss update the contract if it works for him.

Driver needs to rework the contract, most likely with another carrier.