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Does anyone run power only? Under your own authority?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Mountain_Adagio, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. Oct 19, 2020 #1
    Mountain_Adagio

    Mountain_Adagio Bobtail Member

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    Just wondering what these jobs are paying. I did this in 2010 and had GL pulling JB hunt trailers.
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2020 #2
    Mountain_Adagio

    Mountain_Adagio Bobtail Member

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    well, i called and they're paying $2.17 loaded and a buck empty. Not bad. I think they paid like $1.47/mile in 2010 and fuel was like $3.50 /gal.
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2020 #3
    rch10007

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    I'm in the process of doing this. I just purchased a 2000 Peterbilt 379, N14+, 18 speed and now am waiting to get the best insurance quotes. After that, it's getting the tag, title, and permits...then get another account with DAT. That's what I used back in 2007-2009 when I ran under my own authority. I only needed it for a month because I found a local account and ran for them exclusively. $3600 for 500 miles per week! I'm hoping to get lucky again.

    I still get emails from JB about loads and my authority has been inactive for 10 years! Lol
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2020 #4
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I just quoted someone $6500 on 500 miles per week doing multiple deliveries per day in local stores. I think I am not gonna get those routes
     
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    Dino soar Thanks this.
  7. Oct 19, 2020 #5
    rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    I just went back and looked and it was actually 397 miles...but it was also 13 years ago with no stops...just drop and hook.
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2020 #6
    Phantom307

    Phantom307 Light Load Member

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    I am looking to do some power only myself. What year rig are you running with? I am currently running for $1.70 a mile on a 2200 mile trip. I can do it twice a week.
     
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  9. Dec 2, 2020 #7
    Stop Truckin Around

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    Just curious what’s your cost per mile?
     
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  10. Dec 2, 2020 #9
    GraniteRiver

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    Out of curiosity, whats the appeal of power only versus getting your own trailer?
     
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