Rates are picking up...

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by windsmith, Mar 9, 2013.

  1. landstar8891

    landstar8891 Road Train Member

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    Better yet getting paid the D/H.I am on your side here..I deadhead out every single week i go to Mass.That is why i will only book the ''big'' money loads into Northeast.I factor in at least 500 miles D/H.

    This is why i do not do Florida or down South unless it pays $4.50 or more a mile.
     
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  3. dannythetrucker

    dannythetrucker Road Train Member

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    going from bad spots to bad spots seems to be your niche lately. hey, whatever works !
     
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  4. Walters

    Walters Bobtail Member

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    Yep... I am pretty good at math... But as an independant who actually has skin in the game, your 2.50 rate is still not that great.
     
  5. landstar8891

    landstar8891 Road Train Member

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    I do well in Mi...I make a killing on daily short hops...
     
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  6. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    What do you pull? I can't remember, but I think flat?
     
  7. landstar8891

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    Van with logistics.
     
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  8. windsmith

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    I guess I was confused about why you think that the deadhead miles work against this being a good rate, considering it's all paid miles. The loaded mile rate is $3.34. Would you deadhead 300 miles out of Boston to load $3.34/mile? Sounds a little better when you frame it that way, doesn't it?
     
  9. HwyPrsnr

    HwyPrsnr Medium Load Member

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    Like LS8891 said, u can do some good out of there with a short hop out. Been getting better out than it was last month on rates with the shorties. Doubt that u will have to go to Chicago to get something IMO. Be safe out there.
     
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  10. Walters

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    When you actually have money tied up in a trucking operation, you may understand why your 2.50 isn't all that great.

     
  11. thelushlarry

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    :biggrin_25523:I have never ever heard of a broker lying. I do not think that is possible!!:biggrin_25511::yes2557:
     
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