Does this dedicated Texas only run sound profitable?

NO

 

Not even close.

 

Ya. All the big companies paying mileage pay are junk. Maybe there is one paying a good rate, but I've never heard of one. Why settle for less when you can easily average 1.80 minimum at a good percentage pay carrier.

 

Not even close. Especially that run.
"Gee, I get to drive in Dallas AND Laredo every day for the rest of my life??? Where do I sign up?"

 

Nuh uh.

When I bought my tractor, my breakeven stood right around 1.10 to 1.18 and freight rates needed to be 1.60 or more to make a good payroll for myself after truck expenses.

And only 1.09? Come on man... Cass Index shows a variety of freight rates approaching upwards of 2.50 if not more. What are you doing with that stupid 1.09 being offered. Makes me think that broker or whomever is a true desperado to offer that crap.

 

Do you get some sort of large fuel discount?

You say LTL. Are you making multiple stops in that 444 miles?

You are only getting 2664 miles per week.

I get around the same base CPM, but I get a substantial fuel savings with Crete, and can offset my fixed costs with a lot more miles a week.

That job *might* make you almost as much money as a poorly-paid company driver.

If there are multiple stops, and you do not get solid stop pay, and a decent labor rate if you need to load/unload, then the job sounds even worse.

Unless something goes wrong with your truck. Then your income will really start to hurt. Something *will* eventually go wrong with your truck.

If your truck is fully paid off and in good condition, it might be worth doing in the short term, if you are desperate.

 

They are about .90 cents too low on that mileage rate. I wouldn't do it for that.