Brokers offer transparency. Imagine that!

I don't live in the Midwest, but I hauled a bunch in and out.
Like I said, last year you gave me $1,500, this year you offer me $1,000..... that would chap me too. But not bad enough to sit and hope for better.

 

Really? The truck is available 30 days a month so that's what needs to be considered.
Seriously, Jubal..... not hatin' or trying to start anything with you or anyone else, but when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro......which means 21 days a month ain't gonna get it until this thing turns around.

It was always up to US to be successful and that meant doing whatever it took to make it work. And that was pretty cool because I always knew I could count on ME.....
Sounds like some folks need to revisit their business plan based on current conditions rather than what they want them to be or what was.
Or not.

 

This seems right on the mark. The Owner Op is doing the work and therefore paid fairly. If a Crooked Broker sees otherwise thats on thei consciousness and it will eventually catch up to them sooner but usually later.

Tons if kiss ##### in todays world. Tons of fake smiles to your face but their always ready to stab you in the back. Dispatchers says they dont take favorites however when someone slips them cash or a bottle of bourbon ironically they obtain those better loads. Similar to some Brokers other bigger carriers get to know when their direct customers have slowed down.

 

So you can run every day? Never run out of hours and never run into a bad lane that took an extra day. Trucks never need maintenance And never take time off for the wife and kids? You’re dreaming and you are simply arguing to prevent yourself from looking foolish. Stop commenting on stuff you don’t know about. The only owner operating you have ever done was to be leased on with Schneider.

 

Have you gotten that motor rebuilt yet? I knew for a while you were afraid to venture far.

 

That’s exactly right. The end result in the bank after fuel costs vs. the added aggravation. End up with $700 more in the Bank. maybe get home a bit later, after some hassle. Take a day off. Or DH home, end up with $250 less in the bank. The net difference is $950. The hell with what the actual per Mile rate was. Who cares?

 

Good. Maybe it’ll allow you to save up for a new er one. At 100 dollars profit per load you’ll be there in no time.