Typical Leased on Tractor Only

The range varies greatly!

 

$1 - $200,000

 

This might help you proceed in the right direction

Cost of Operation Spreadsheet | Tools | OOIDA Foundation

 

Some numbers for new O/O

 

Landstar takes 35% so you make 65% that's using their trailers

Most other outfits will take 15% you make 85% that's you using your own trailer. Basically they just dispatch you

 

It depends on who you leae too, some companies furnish all insurance, except bobtail, and workmans comp. Base plates ifta, hut . some that just charge 0 to 15 % may just furnish the name on the door, and you find your own freight.
Some will have at least some direct freight, others will just use brokers.
Some will either rent or sell you a trailer, some won't
Some will be a set mileage, while others will be a percentage.
Unless there is a lot of drop and hook involved, I would have a hard time renting a trailer from most carriers.
The percentage or fees they charge, will buy or rent a trailer else a much better deal.

 

It doesn't matter.

The reality is that what they give you should be based on what they get.

If you have a company that only produces low rates, then it doesn't matter what they take ... you get a percentage of cheap rates.

Pick a company that produces money.

 

Back it down. He hadn’t even made it that far yet.

Op. It varies widely. The carrier should cover both liability & cargo insurance. They may or may not cover tags & ifta.

It’s all in the contract that you sign, every company has their own. What you need to do is figure your numbers out (some good leads for that have already been given). Then decide how in depth you want to go with your own back office.

If you are not a paperwork and numbers kind of guy, i suggest finding a company that takes care of everything for you. They will pay the lowest percentage.

If you can pull your own weight in the office, find a company that puts the responsibilities on you.