"The almighty $2.00 a mile theory"

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by " OPTIMUS PRIME ", Dec 16, 2010.

  1. RAG

    RAG R.I.P.

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    That's a great idea for you
    How long did it take you to come up with it
    .19 sec:biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Actually it took a minute...:biggrin_2559:

    Think of it this way.....

    It would be a win win situation.

    You get a new trailer, just like you want and your old one goes to a good home...:yes2557:
     
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  4. RAG

    RAG R.I.P.

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    I'm sure these folks are tired of us hijacking there thread
    Time for supper
    Sorry folks
     
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  5. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    I thought you used chains only.......:biggrin_25523:
     
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  6. RAG

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    But for one of those high paying loads I would buy some straps:biggrin_25525:
     
  7. pullingtrucker

    pullingtrucker Road Train Member

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    I've offered to see what I can do for ya bubba...the balls in your court now.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    I take it I needs to be looking for a new trailer?:biggrin_25520:
     
  9. " OPTIMUS PRIME "

    " OPTIMUS PRIME " Light Load Member

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    Now back to the topic at hand............

    I have read allot of drivers postings in this forum and many others too, and I have yet to read where anyone actually net an avg. of $2.00 a mile or even remotely close to it.:biggrin_25513: Is their anyone who can honestly say they have? Cause from where I am standing it is really a theory.:biggrin_2556:
     
  10. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Heres the thing. I'm leased onto a company that takes 25%, so for me to net $2.00 a mile every load has to pay more than 2.70 a mile and have very little deadhead.

    Someone with there own authority doesn't have to make that much per mile to net $2.00 a mile.

    Hope you understanding my point?

    With that being said, being leased to someone it will be harder to net that amount. But it isn't impossible!:biggrin_25525:
     
  11. samo

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    FLATBED. I charge 3.55 per mile at this time in the north east,AND IT IS GOING TO GO UP, and if it is a shot haul that can be done in one day it is a flat rate 800 to 900 not the 300 to 400 that they to get you to do it for, and if you running for less your helping to keep the rates low
     
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