2.00 a mile is a joke for a reefer. My average is between 3 and 4 depending on distance.
I noticed rates have been going up this year and I'm trying to understand what's driving this truck shortage. Is it more shipping activity, trucks...
How many days a week he's working?
It seems like the rates have been climbing up the last few months.
They might not realize rates can change within a few hours. If it's 16:45 on Friday and load picks up Saturday 9 am they will pay me whatever I...
Last week I left Monday evening and was done Friday noon. Grossed just over $5 K on 1300 miles incl DH. This week short 2.5 day trip. $2900 on 830...
I think you're missing the point. Instead of spending a day replacing the radiator (assuming I knew how to do it and invested $1000's in all the...
Just went to GA. It was 73-75 at night and I managed to sleep without idling for the most part. Cooled it down and it wasn't too bad until 6-7 am....
That's a fallacy. If you are a good mechanic and like getting dirty that's great but I have no time nor interest becoming a diesel mechanic. I'd...
Curious how you came up with $300 a week? If you idle 10 hrs a day, or 50/week truck uses around 1 gallon/hour. That's about $110-120. APU also...
Don't you get deals on tires through Swift? Reducing costs is important but IMO generating more gross will have more impact on your bottom line.
Also get a discount fuel card. I got mine through NASTC. $250 a year but you'll save 20-30 cents/gal. Only thing you'd have to go to TN and sit 1...
I hope you stay away from factoring companies and quick pay. That can save you $6,000-$8,000/year. I did factor for only 2 months and used quick...
Why don't you just take a percentage like 10% of gross?
You're wrong. It's more like 1.50 a mile. And a lot of short runs. I can make 3-4/mile on 200-300 mile loads but my gross and net would be...
Problem is many of those guys are not business savvy, otherwise they'd be looking for own loads. Some can barely speak English and have no idea...
No A/C in 100 degree heat? Are you kidding? These guys need to idle to run A/C when it's 60 outside (at night).
What's "real good money"? My Coyote rep kept calling every day but I noticed their rates were some of the lowest, and I could usually find better...
Another option would be to lease a trailer and find a good dispatcher who can make you 2.00+/mile for around 5% of your gross.
Should be enough provided you look for the right loads, know your costs and can negotiate. You'll need to know what each lane pays before booking...
