Storing a load on FB over the weekend.

What should I charge/ or should I charge for a short haul (290 miles) that the shipper wants me to pick up on Friday and deliver on Monday? DHO is only 29 miles from my storage unit where the truck is parked. It doesn’t benefit me because my 70 just restarted so I’d be losing my truck and trailer over 3 -4 days. I’m a dually/ LTL carrier and this is happening a lot lately. I’m turning the loads down but wondering if there’s a market here.

 

Oh, I have folks giving me their opinions all the time that aren’t asked. I’m asking now so I appreciate the response; much appreciated. I was thinking along the lines of 75-100 a day for it to sit on my trailer. That’s if I used the time to golf or fish while it sat there. But I could use the time to drive.........

 

I haven’t signed anything. I may try it. Thanks for the feedback

 

Sorry folks I just saw these posts. I appreciate the input. It was a skid steer loader, but they ended up changing the pick date so it worked out and I didn't have to pass it up. I have a few spaces in a secured covered storage area where I keep my stuff. I did however get 2 nights hotel stay last week from a broker because I got there to pick on a Friday and it wasn't ready. Was cheaper than the TONU for them and it wasn't worth wasting the entire load and my relationship with them on a small issue. I didn't have my next pick until Mon morning in MS anyway. I stayed Sat/ Sun in TN, picked Monday morning, picked my MS up in the evening vs the morning and came back to Texas. I got an early 34 reset out of the gig and they covered most of the hotel. I actually got to rest, because when I reset at home momma's got me running crazy! Y'all be safe out there. I'm still going to try to ask for "storage" some. Just to see the laughs I get, maybe someone will bite and I'll post back.