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letting drivers lease own

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TEXAS TRUCKER, Dec 30, 2010.

  1. Dec 30, 2010 #1
    TEXAS TRUCKER

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    I own a 48 foot flatbed and I'm thinking about buying a 53 foot dry van. Then getting my authority and letting o/o run under my name. I know this is doable because all the majors do it just on a much larger scale. I would pay for the load boards and let them search for their own loads and run how they want. Trailer maint. should be that expensive as i can pretty much fix anything. I am thinking about a 80/20 split. Let me know what you guys think
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2010 #2
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    If you're gonna switch from a flatbed to a box, go reefer. Gives you more options.
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2010 #3
    blackw900

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    You're charging too much for what you're offering.

    I'm leased to a guy that charges me 12% for dispatch, Running under his authority and tax filings.
    You want to take 20% just to run under your authority and self dispatch?
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2010 #4
    TEXAS TRUCKER

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    20% would be the max and that would be pulling my trailer. If someone had their own i would take 10%. Do you pay your own ins.?
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2010 #5
    blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    Yeah...I pay for my own insurance and the trailer is mine as well.

    20% is not out of line if he's pulling your trailer, For some reason I was under the impression that you were going to sell the trailer to the leaser.
     
    blackw900, Dec 30, 2010
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