Tri State Xpress Elk Grove Village

Well that 13% less is about right without matin aiming a trailer and its tires. Keep in mind though, their 75% could be more than Tri state 88%. % of load can be misleading song everyone gets paid differently for freight

 

$7000 gross per week on how many miles and what kind of trailer??

 

Also those gross amounts they showed you are more likely before

Those gross amounts shown toou were more likely the totals before Tri state took their 12% cut also. On their websit they do that also Show a gross of around $4500 and then show what's left over after their deduction. Also, their insurance is real high. $340 a week? Most places charge around $200 or so. Then of course the trailer rental. You probably better getting a trailer from Quality Co also and save that $125 weekly rent fee. Could be the same amount but at least you know if you decide to pay off truck and trailer, you will eventually own it unlike using their trailers. Also, if you decide to turn the truck in but get a truck from a dealership to save money and lay off sooner, you can probably still keep the trailer and finish the lease out. $6500 a year to rent a trailer isn't worth it to me. That's why you reall make less than 88% but it still set up sorta similar to other companies but just has its numbers different. Those $5-6 k gross sounds good but the rate per mile will really tell what's going on.

 

Contract freight and broker freight aren't too much different. The broker freight you could make more $ off the load but it's a chchance you could make less than contract freight. It all depends on what the broker wants to give you.
So is Tri state allowing you to negotiate with brokers or they actually send you the loads? I thought they got you the loads

 

Probably a bunch of miles since they are currently on paper logs at the moment. You use their trailer which is $125 a week $6500 a year

 

BoyWander- Didn't we have a discussion not too long ago about business?

I thought you were far more knowledged than what I see in this thread...........

This discussion seems to me that your inexperienced with ownership and operations- I Got the opposite notion when we spoke the other day- You seemed to understand Logistics and Broker vs customers etc....

Why are you even considering buying/leasing a truck to existing carriers...?

Keep 1 thing in mind BoyWander- No Matter the Carrier-Or the Promises- YOU will always be at their Mercy- Slow or Busy. They Fail,Guess what,YOU Fail If you dont run quickly when tides turn.

I honestly thought you were a Broker or small business owner when we spoke- Your sure fooled me you did.

 

Whooa there BoyWonder- You need to take a chill pill-
Your obviouisly taking what i'm saying the wrong way!!

Not insulting you at all..... I was impressed by your knowledge of the Industry- But See little here on this thread....

YOU, Seem to be a person that gets uptight FAST- You wanna be a "Trucker" You Better learn a little Thick skin and Understand folks that are Helping you- Not Hurting you

And As For a Hipocryte? Lol......Ive been in this business a long time and have been helpful to so many that struggle-

As For Thinking I may have capitalism in me.........Your Wrong- ONLY in trucking Do I believe that a Regulated Market Allows Seasoned carriers to FINAL:LY put their Guard Down and Work Their Contracted Lane- Unlike the Free Market of Today where No-one sleeps well at night- on the carrier Side.

But the Brokers certainly Sleep Well- And How you failed may have to do with your attitude!!

I Wont bother you anymore . And I Strongly Urge You to Change your Snotty attitude and Uptight personna- You wont make it as a driver either.

Best of Luck to ya