My adventures at CRST Malone

Last year from June 12th to December 31st I done $113,426 worth of revenue to the truck. Counting deadhead I done 67,866 miles. So just above $1.66 a mile on all miles.

This number will vary for every operator. If drivers don't understand the value of rate per mile, lowering deadhead, limiting idle, and managing their business out the gate it's possible to struggle here until getting the hang of things. Especially throwing someone who's never did flatbed now they are running a business. That was me, but I was lucky. My best friend works here, I had access to the loadboard six months before came here. I knew where most of the good paying freight is and took notes on who to contact. I still take notes, I follow the trends for every region of the United states and try to keep myself in the busiest areas. It helps most that I have made a good working relationship with the agents who pull near my home. Steady contract freight $2.50-$3 a loaded mile to truck outbound, and made friends with the agent on the other end bringing $2-3 a loaded mile to truck right back. I can't stress building relationships and doing a good job enough. Knowing who to call in the area you'll be in is key. Agents will give you a try when you first start, we have some VERY picky agents that will NOT reload you again if you miss your delivery appointments unless you break down, over sleeping can cost you a lot of money from the hand that feeds you. So doing a good job, not looking like a bum in front of the customers, keeping sensitive products dry, communication are easy ways to do well here right out of the gate. I can say that after building a few relationships it only gets better when they start calling you to see where your at because they prefer their freight on your deck if your nearby.

 

Fontana CA for the weekend. 51 miles from my drop in Santa Fe Springs CA 2150 total miles left on the trip.

 

I would say no to teaming just because of the average length of haul less than 800 miles. No age limits on the trucks.

 

Rawlins Wyoming tonight heading back to Chicago it's been a good hard run ready to get back Thursday, unload and reload finishing out this week and hopefully heading towards home!

 

Shelby IA for the night moving along. Probably picking up a coil tomorrow, I'm excited to get back to hauling steel. Tarped 24" pipe on now

 

Malone has slowed down in placrs, however Midwest is booming right now. Position yourself where you are needed and you will succeed. Most of my regular shippers are still pushing out $2.50 to the truck or better on 350-500 mile runs I can't wait to be back in the north east soon.