Need some advise and wisdom

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Forklift, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    with my old pete my break even point with a drivers wage of $.40mi was $1.60

    I haven't figured my new break even point because I am just now figuring out my fuel milage but my pete cost me $.60mi just for fuel and this truck is running around $.38 so even when you add my $.10mi truck payment it's still lower plus my maintenace will hopefully be MUCH less
     
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  3. M.Enterprises

    M.Enterprises Medium Load Member

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    Medicineman, I did not hear about your new truck purchase yet. How is that going for ya?
     
  4. Forklift

    Forklift Bobtail Member

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    Great question, i did just that while checking the numbers, called them on the spot and said is this the before 72% or after.... She said nope thats the Gross, then you subtract from that your cut of 72%... ouch
     
  5. Forklift

    Forklift Bobtail Member

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    costs extra i have a complete break down but not right in front of me
     
  6. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    they do vans and flats differently. company vans you pull for a little more percentage of your load. 7 or 8 percent. It's allot I think. but if you sit for a month you don't pay anything.

    the flats you lease so you have a monthly payment wether you run or not. At least I believe that's how it works.

    either way... get your own trailer. there isn't enough drop and hooks to justify 8 percent. and if you'r into flats then there is no drop and hook
     
  7. wtm

    wtm Light Load Member

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    I have decided to just let that extra flat I have sit. Everybody that has been interested has had a hitch. Maybe im to picky. I may just sell it and sell my other truck cant find nobody 2 pull it or anybody to drive and take care of the truck so I think im just going to do my own thing atleast for a while.
     
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