The Good, The Bad, The Honest Truth of a New Roehl Lease Operator

Just another day in paradise, Preacher Man. What we don't endure just to own a business. Hey at least Roehl is smart in requiring us to have the escrows. Imagine what would of happen if you didn't have the escrows.

 

preacher how long have you been a l/o for?

 

I'm just starting to think about going l/o. And one question I'm trying to get to the bottom of is, which is better, mileage or percentage? I know Roehl pays mileage. I assume the benefit to getting mileage pay is that your getting paid when your wheels are rolling. Although a lot of people seem to like getting a percentage.
Roehl lease/operators, do you like earning mileage pay? What are some pros/cons?

 

If you do flatbed for roehl you can choose percentage pay

Ethan

 

What do they pay for percentage, any idea on the fuel s/c and average mile pay out? I would believe it should be better than there pay scale. But does roehl pay you for DH miles on percentage?

 

I doubt they pay you deadhead on the percentage plan. Its 70% of adjusted gross if you use their trailer, if you own your own trailer then its 75%

Ethan

 

that aint too bad, but do you know how much per mile it could average out at? Then FSC is added onto that too?

 

I'm not sure as every load will be different as far as per mile rate


It said adjusted gross so I believe it would be the rate plus fsc.

Ethan

 

I was talking to them about lease flatbed the other day, they don't pay DH miles on percentage, and it is 70% plus fsc. They push for you to go on the sliding milage plan.

 

You might make more on the mileage plan, as im not sure how good of a rate roehl hauls their flat freight at