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To any owner operators out of GA I'm thinking of moving there. How are the rates?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Cusmar22, Apr 19, 2014.

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  1. Apr 19, 2014 #1
    Cusmar22

    Cusmar22 Bobtail Member

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    So, my wife and I are thinking about moving to GA. I live in Maryland and run containers as a owner op. The rates are ok here but, I was wondering about what the rates where like in GA. Or if they have any ports there any help would be greatly appreciated drivers!
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2014 #2
    skateboardman

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    yep, they one of the biggest ports in the US in savannah, and also Brunswick. the rates aren't that great, I think most of em average 1.25 to 1.30 per mile plus drayage charges are 50 to 80 in or out.

    probably cheaper than Baltimore, why not something besides containers.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2014 #3
    Cusmar22

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    I like being home every night.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2014 #4
    Davidlee

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    Some are at $1.10 a mile and are extremely heavy.
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2014 #5
    stayinback

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    Well then Cussmar.....Either sacrifice your Hometime......Or move the containers, you can make a good living moving Containers, Guys here in Chicago are grossing between $3,000-$4,000 per week and Home every night working Local or 150 mile radius
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2014 #6
    freightrunner

    freightrunner Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah. Savannah is the main port, 4 rail yards in Atlanta, and a bunch of uncommon railyards/dropyards.. Everyone is in containers so the rates are pretty trash. It depends on the company you're with.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2014 #7
    Cusmar22

    Cusmar22 Bobtail Member

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    I like Chicago but too expensive to live
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2014 #8
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    You don't have to sacrifice rates to be home at least every other night
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2014 #9
    Cusmar22

    Cusmar22 Bobtail Member

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    I heard enough story about drivers losing there wives because they where never home. So I take the hit on the rates but wifey likes it and the money's not bad to me.
     
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  12. Apr 19, 2014 #10
    Monkey1house

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    Or maybe find a better wife.
     
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