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Reasonable rate per mile $ as an o/o

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by trucker71, Feb 7, 2010.

  1. Feb 7, 2010 #1
    trucker71

    trucker71 Bobtail Member

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    What is a reasonable Canadian rate for an owner operator being paid by the mile, considering the high cost of fuel.
     
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  3. Feb 7, 2010 #2
    2fuzy

    2fuzy Road Train Member

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    that is the 64,000 dollar question it all depends what your doing I like $3 a mile + FSC brokers like a buck a mile and never heard of a FSC
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2010 #3
    Data_man

    Data_man Light Load Member

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    cost per mile plus reasonable profit equals reasonable rate per mile
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2010 #4
    rbht

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    I figure what it cost to run my truck a mile plus what i want to make a mile add it together and thats what i need for all miles loaded and empty for me i need $1.40 or more.
     
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  7. Feb 13, 2010 #5
    lovesthedrive

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    as with any business, you must figure twice the cost of job. otherwise your not paying for the surprises. if it isnt a mechanical surprise, it will be a shipper/reciever surprise.
     
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