I've hauled shingle loads. They are heavy and I didn't think they payed that great. How many dollars per mile are you paying on these loads?
You say they didn't respond. How long has it been? Did you try to call and talk with someone?
While there are legitimate businesses that advertise on Craig's List, there are just as many scammers on there. In addition, many established...
From what I have seen in TX, I wouldn't expect more than $16 and it could be less. This isn't ND which is 25% more on average.
I will bring up a couple of things worth considering. Container work in most cases is not exceptionally profitable. In other words it won't make...
This same job is all over texas in Craig's List. I don't know if it is a recruiter posting there or the company. It is probably this same recruiter.
You definately have your work cut out for you. You will have to call dozens, maybe hundreds, of companies until you find one that will give you a...
I think this question has many potential answers. It also lacks the information necessary to allow a meaningful answer. What kind of trailers...
There are really two quite different ways to run your operation. First, you can run lots of miles and take every cheap load that comes up. Using...
I wouldn't haul any produce any distance in anything that didn't have a reefer. If you get stuck in traffic, breakdown or don't get unloaded...
I'll try you again.
One other point that I feel is important on cost of operation. I believe even if your equipment is paid off, you should be calculating a cost per...
IMHO, it would be impossible to name an average rate. What freight lanes? What product? What time of year? Are you talking about produce? Meat?...
I'll share more but this is the conclusion I have made based on reading ads and making calls. I have not been to these areas or conducted a...
As many of you know I have done a lot of research and made many calls. There are several on here that are working or have worked in the oilfields....
What is a reefer hotshot? I thought most reefer loads were run hard until you get there. They were when I ran a reefer.
So how's the new venture going? I hadn't seen you around in a while.
2fuzy is right. The problem is that 80% of the new owner operators will fall right into the trap that I posted about. A few are wiser, have...
That is a nice thought but it won't fly too often in today's market. At $4.00 per gallon and 6.5 MPG the rate would be $2.46 per mile....
Some things worth mentioning. I think it is foolish to calculate your cost per mile without including driver's wages and benefits. Whether you...
