Business Plan/ Mentor Needed

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Similar trucks in your area

 

I don't break everything down to by the mile. I do it by fixed expenses based on time and running expenses actually making the truck move. I get my revenue based on what the market will give. The thinking of x per mile is fine, but remember freight pays above and below that depending on origin and destination and commodity. For example you may get a load for 2.20 a to b sounds good right? Load from b back to a pays 1.10, if you can get a load back at all. Later you realize you made a broker a lot of money that day because you didn't know the market and he usually pays say 3.00 but because you are the new guy he pulled one over on you. There is way more to running your own authority than just knowing your cost to move the truck. You must know your target markets and rates.

 

The appraisal is for similar vehicles in your area not where the crash happens.
Which broker did you find to quote you for old Republic?

 

This driver say's "I don't care about your problems. With out me you are nothing but and owner of trucks and trailers. Pay me right and pay me well. Understand my needs and respect them. Don't ever talk down to me or berate me. If you make me feel like a needed respected viable part of your company I will bend over backwards for you. All I want to do is drive and take care of my family. As a group we are simple people that just want to be respected. A good paycheck, good safe equipment, and no touch freight, and I will be a loyal employee. (I work for somebody that treats me this way, I would do anything for him.) Hope you find a bunch of "me's"

 

42 to 50 cpm