Back In The Game

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by O&MTrucking, Dec 8, 2013.

  1. fld

    fld Medium Load Member

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    Congratulations, and I am happy to hear things are going well for you. Keep us updated on your journey!

    What period of time is the trailer rental for? Is there a hub mileage fee also?
     
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  3. peanut 21

    peanut 21 Light Load Member

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    do you get fuel sercharge
     
  4. O&MTrucking

    O&MTrucking Bobtail Member

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    The trailer I rented from a local place that has those storage trailers for rent and a just a couple dry van and ref units for the road to rent. Last week I had the the trailer for 4 days only, no hub .This week I well pick up Thursday morning and finish up Monday night.Until I buy my own next couple off months do.
     
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  5. O&MTrucking

    O&MTrucking Bobtail Member

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    No fuel sercharge. What you work out with the broker or shipper is what you get. That's why you have to know your cost to run before calling anybody.
     
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  6. O&MTrucking

    O&MTrucking Bobtail Member

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    Well just got back home from being out from Thursday morning , NY to NJ for first direct shipper I had set up. Then got another short haul load same day NJ to PA I missed the warehouse guys by 10 minutes so I had to wait until Friday to get unloaded. Got another load from Milton PA to Youngstown OH same day delivery ,surprised by the broker asked me if I had another load set up already , I was a little hesitant to answer but I figured they most off been in tight spot with the customer due to the snow. Turned out to be they had a load coming back to the shipper and another one going out that had to be delivered on Saturday same location, I went with a high number of $1800 surprised they she came back at me with $1650 for 660 miles. Worked out great I already had another load set up for Saturday already in Canton,OH to Batavia,NY. Funny how things work out some times.

    Has this happen to any one before like this? Should I had gone higher knowing they where on a spot ?
     
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  7. kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    Kudos to you, looks like your on a roll. Where in NJ are you coming out off?
     
  8. O&MTrucking

    O&MTrucking Bobtail Member

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    I was at the Ikea in Elizabeth
     
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  9. kw600

    kw600 Road Train Member

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    Didn't mean exact place.. What region--shouldve mentioned that. Elizabeth North Bergen that general area has many trucks
     
  10. O&MTrucking

    O&MTrucking Bobtail Member

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    Oh , I run out of upstate NY I was down there taking a load in and out.
     
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  11. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    If your week turns out good you get back home at your happy rate, or whatever goal you had, don't look back or beat yourself up it was a good rate. I know it's easier said than done - not questioning, could I have gotten more? - but it does help you ignore that nagging question if you look at how well you came out anyways. When they're in a spot though always push for more and push like crazy. I'm quoting $4-$5 a mile on 500-600 mile van loads from brokers calling on posted truck right now. Somebody will pay it this time of year, always do.
     
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