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JB Hunt - Power Only program

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Hanadarko, Dec 17, 2010.

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  1. Dec 27, 2010 #41
    rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    Im not with Jb... Im going to stay put until, rates p/u. Then i am going to buy a dry van.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2010 #42
    Trouble65

    Trouble65 Medium Load Member

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    Good God no, how can anyone think of hauling for $1.46 per mile is good. It sucks period.
    No disrespect to the O/P however this is why we are in this mess in the first place. One of the main reasons we are in this mess is O/O taking cheap freight. O/O should be asking a minimum of $2.00/per mile + fuel surcharge.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2010 #43
    rickybobby

    rickybobby Road Train Member

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    Wow, $2.00 per mile plus fsc, for dry van...Where do i sign up
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2010 #44
    3500DRW

    3500DRW Light Load Member

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    If you are O/O and not bring home 1500 plus a week after all deductions(fuel , insurance.etc.) You may as well be a company driver!!!
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2010 #45
    G/MAN

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    I agree, but the reality of the current environment won't allow that rate on a consistent basis. There is quite a bit of $2/mile freight, but that usually includes the fsc. I would like to see freight rates follow a gallon of diesel fuel. If fuel costs $3/gallon, then the rate is $3/mile. It is simple and fair. Rates would go up from what they are today and wages could also go up. There would be no need for a fsc.
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2010 #46
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I have decided to abandon the JB Hunt program idea.
    After looking mainly at the excessive insurance requirements
    and the fact that I have to bear the brunt of everything makes
    this offer seem sweet only to JB......

    If they come back with a reasonable price close to or over $2/mi I would reconsider.

    Thanks for all the comments and input guys-
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2010 #47
    Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    ...so your next step will be?....
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2010 #48
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Maybe.....

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2010 #49
    Winchester Magnum

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    Good. Now, in addition to not getting properly compensated, you also don't have to worry about the tainted de-flowered appearance of your nice W900, contrasted with a chitty JB *unt wagon in tow....(grin)
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2010 #50
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    HA!

    Funny thing, when I initially spoke to them..I asked them about compensation for the depreciation my W9 will experience as soon as it's hooked to a JB Wagon.
    :biggrin_2556:

    ...he didn't laugh
     
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