i seen an ad paying 40% and you pick the loads. Does that seem fair? Idk what the load board looks like so idk what freight usually runs for.
But I figure the hotshot boards show like 1.20-1.80cpm so I’d be making like 60cpm that seems good to me.
I would like a bit more freedom but don’t want to buy a truck outright until I’ve been here a bit longer.
Unless anyone here wants to hire me lol you can look at my posts and draw your opinion about me as a driver.
1099 and land star owner ops
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mototom, Aug 23, 2019.
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If it is a straight 40% that is waaay better than fair, but there is probably some thing coming out of it. I always started at 25 and went to 30 quick, and they came out pretty good.
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Straight 40% and nothing else? Beyond fair
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40 percent of what? The total? Or the truck owners cut?
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If I recall correctly and I could be wrong landstar pays 65 percent to the truck.
So you would be getting 40 percent of 65 percent.
2.00*.65=1.30
1.30x.4=.52
The numbers will vary depending on what the truck earns. Ask also if any fuel surcharge is included in your rate.
Personally I would not even consider the job because it's 1099. Your on the hook for more taxes and liability.
For what it's worth. Today I accepted an offer pulling refer freight. .47 cents per mile, and up to 9 cents per mile in bonuses that are pretty obtainable and paid monthly. Free high deductible health insurance, 50 bucks a month to spend 30 minutes watching safety vids, all in a truck with an inverter, Apu, and a fridge. And that's as a W-2 employee. The choice is yours but personally I would not consider that job.12 ga, JonJon78, GreenPete359 and 1 other person Thank this. -
If you're looking for an O/O with training wheels situation it seems like it could be a good deal. 1099 is never a good deal long-term but if you just want to get a taste what it's like running your own show why not give it a shot.
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Well it sounds like he will get to pick and choose his own loads, so if he takes a low paying load, his low pay would be on him.
I have taken landstar loads that paid me close to 5 bucks a mile, so if they are getting 35 % hen he would be getting 40% of 3.25. It is possible to get a shot in the arm at times when you control what you haul.FlaSwampRat Thanks this. -
There are only so many ways to cut up the pie. Most of this is just cutting up someone else’s pie.
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