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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by rickybobby, May 31, 2011.

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  1. May 31, 2011 #1
    rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    Im not trying to start an argument. Everyone is talking about rates. I hear it all the time i want haul cheap frieght. What is cheap frieght? Most people will say anything below there BEP. What if you have 2 drivers, bidding on a load. Driver A BEP is 1.50 and Driver B is 2.00. They both call on the same broker. Who do you think will get the job? Both drivers have there own authority, they both been in the business for 5 yrs, and they pull the same trailer. The only diffrence is Driver A stays in FL and Driver B stays in MD. Would driver A be hauling cheap frieght if he took the job for 1.50? I know i have a BEP and want haul anything below that. But also i know someone will haul , below my BEP. Does that mean they haul cheap frieght?
     
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  3. May 31, 2011 #2
    High Desert Dweller

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    Nope. Most of the posts complaining about cheap freight is just venting out of frustration over things they have no control over. They want to get an acceptable rate on every load they haul. Ain't gonna happen. Never has.
     
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  4. May 31, 2011 #3
    rickybobby

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    ok, i was venting too.
     
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  5. May 31, 2011 #4
    TURKER

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    BIG IF. OO's must get together and determine the average rate ,stick to it maybe than cheap freight will STOP.I am sure brokers do it.Drivers dont belive that together it can be done
    Oh yes I know I am dreaming
     
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  7. May 31, 2011 #5
    rickybobby

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    Where would you start? I think the fuel price should dictate the rate. I think if the fuel is 4.00 the rate should be 4.00
     
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  8. May 31, 2011 #6
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Wouldn't that be known as collusion ?

    :biggrin_25511:
     
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  9. May 31, 2011 #7
    TURKER

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    Maybe we should organize like a union without the harsh rules that will stick it to shippers. Without health insurance, vacation time.overtime pay Etc. Just to get rite rate.
     
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  10. May 31, 2011 #8
    BIGMIKE1

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    When you figure out how to get that done ,let me know ill join.:biggrin_25520:
     
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  11. Jun 1, 2011 #9
    Unclegrumpy

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    What if fuel went below a $1.00 but all the other costs stayed the same, would you agree to haul freight at a dollar or less based on fuel?
     
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    jdrentzjr Thanks this.
  12. Jun 1, 2011 #10
    mgfg

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    I thought that's what Ore-Ida was for>
     
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