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operating cost per mile

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Andrewinc, Apr 20, 2016.

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  1. Apr 20, 2016 #1
    Andrewinc

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    Was just curious about how much it cost others to operate their semis per mile. I have a 2005 freightliner and 53' dry van. I work with a broker and I'm new to this and want to make sure I'm making enough per mile.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2016 #2
    Oscar the KW

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    I've seen people post cost per mile figures here anywhere from .90 to $2 per mile. What someone else's cost per mile is has no effect on whether or not your charging enough.
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2016 #3
    Andrewinc

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    Also what's average pay per mile for 53' dry van
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2016 #4
    TruckerPete1990

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    depends on area go into a truckstop and look at the DAT shows what loads are paying for a general idea. Dry Van doesn't pay that much anyway... You go so much people doing it.
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2016 #5
    Andrewinc

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    Thank you for the info ill check it out .
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2016 #6
    TaylorMade407

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    Why'd you buy a truck and trailer in the first place if your asking this question?
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2016 #7
    thelushlarry

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    He is looking for a way to lose money. I would just go to Vegas.
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2016 #8
    Andrewinc

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    Haha I'm making money.Just wanted to know.I got my class A about a year ago and own my truck and trailer. Was looking for some input from the Vets not trash talk.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2016 #9
    TaylorMade407

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    Think about what you asked. You wanna know guys operating cost (which will be different) and then you follow up by asking if your getting enough per mile??? What kinda reaction did you expect.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2016 #10
    Andrewinc

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    Wanted to compare my rates with others thats all.
     
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