Picking my own freight baby! My journey to & of being on Schneider choice, the Adventure & Numbers!

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  1. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Figured I'd share a table I use...
    For goal to clear $3,000 after costs working a full week each day I'd have to run on average at one of these rates:

    300 miles at $2.30
    350 miles at $2
    400 miles at $1.80
    450 miles at $1.65
    500 miles at $1.50
    550 miles at $1.40
    600 miles at $1.30

    For me knowing this helps in booking running over my opinions when choosing what to do.
     
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  3. flatbedder4life

    flatbedder4life Bobtail Member

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    ChicagoJohn Road Train Member

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    Ah...... Decisions decisions. Do i come to choice or stay hauling tanks. I also might be able to get on with Intermodel, I'm waiting to hear back.
     
  5. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Bbye Galaxy note 5.
    It would be nice if they made $700 phones more durable.
    Got beached out from Schneider not doing a three way call today. Oh well
     
  6. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    I work everyday and stay out weeks at a time.
    Those numbers are for a 7 day week
     
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  7. TennMan

    TennMan Road Train Member

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    How do you work 7 days run 600 miles average and only work 8.75 hrs a day to never run out of hours?

    I need you as a mentor! I can't stretch hours like that.
     
  8. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    You know my operation is based on shorter loads.
    I was just pointing out that 600 miles at $1.30 is about the same as 350 miles at $2 after fuel.
    I try to make the most money on the shortest amount of miles but it doesn't always work out that way, especially on weekends.
    By making my money on shorter loads I keep more of my on duty hours to where I never have to worry about running out of hours. My 14 though is a different story.
     
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  9. TennMan

    TennMan Road Train Member

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    Ok I thought you said your formula was to run the way you posted, thanks for clarifying because I was wondering what I'm doing wrong....lol
     
  10. RootHog

    RootHog Heavy Load Member

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    Just gotta press that right side pedal a little harder! LOL
     
  11. freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Nope..
    Those are just guidelines I follow and aim for.
    600 miles at $1.30 is last resort but even so if I have a day like that it's okay if need be.

    Normally I do 300-450 miles a day over two loads. 300 mile days are more so Northeast which I rarely go to anymore.
     
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