"The almighty $2.00 a mile theory"

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

  1. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Then if 10% of the loads are at $2.75/m.....That's not an average....That's the top of the range....

    I on occasion get $3/m loads......That doesn't mean I average $3/m......
     
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  3. 2hellandback

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    There used to be some guys on here that NEVER took a load for less than 3.00/mile and usually got 4.00 a mile,,, I havent seen them comment on here in a looooong time. If i could avg 2.00 / mile for all miles inclueding all deadhead i would buy another truck and trailer and become filthy rich.
     
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  4. Tuckster

    Tuckster Light Load Member

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    Any suggestions on where an experienced H/W team can find decent rates.
     
  5. Working Class Patriot

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    I can get all the $3/m loads I want....But they usually are less than 50 miles.......That doesn't get it......I don't know how a local Skateboard tugger can make money.....And many of those loads are tarped too.....

    It takes just as long to tarp and secure load going 30 miles as it does for another load going 1500 miles......
     
  6. " OPTIMUS PRIME "

    " OPTIMUS PRIME " Light Load Member

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    That's my point exactly.

    When I speak of avg rate per mile, I'm talking about from the time you start moving your truck until the time it finishes. I don't care if it was deadhead, loaded, or empty. My OVER-ALL avg. is what I refer to as my avg. rate per mile, and yes the fuel is included as well.

    Speak now or forever hold your piece..........
     
  7. Working Class Patriot

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    Alright...who the hell in this day and age of obamanomics is "averaging" $3/m and does that running 2000+ a week?
     
  8. " OPTIMUS PRIME "

    " OPTIMUS PRIME " Light Load Member

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    I agree with you also. 200 miles is not going to do anything for me either, I need at-least 400 a day. That sounds pretty reasonable to me.
     
  9. Working Class Patriot

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    For me....grossing $14-16k monthly as a single pony O/O....is doable but it is a struggle at times......
     
  10. " OPTIMUS PRIME "

    " OPTIMUS PRIME " Light Load Member

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    Please let me know...

    Cause I want in, Hell with those rates I will pay you to let me in. LOL:biggrin_2559:
     
  11. " OPTIMUS PRIME "

    " OPTIMUS PRIME " Light Load Member

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    I'm getting ready to start running teams with my girlfriend, and if we could anywhere close to those numbers, I will be extremely greatful. Sounds like to me you are doing well out their by yourself.
     
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