What are your load preferences?

Ha you must be that flatbed sitting in the truck stops crying about no freight.

But it I keep it simple. If I can make money I haul it. Don't care where, weight, etc. as long as it goes in the trailer an makes me money, I'm going. I got family an plans in life to sit around an turn down money cause it's to heavy or it's a bad neighborhood or city.

 

$1.80/loaded mile using book miles.

Typical motor carriers using owner operators, or contractors, will pay 75% to 85% of the gross pay on the linehaul amount. The contractor is getting some services from the carrier many times for tge 15 -25% that he pays the carrier. Marketing, regulatory paperwork, fuel tax filing, etc.

This is going to get outta control very fast and turn from a 3 page paper to a Masters thesis. So...What grade level and subject is this for? How long is it needed to be? Make an outline to structure it and limit the focus of the paper. Then ask questions within that framework.

 

If I were a truck driver, I would be willing to haul anything and everything, as long it was all LEGAL.

My main concern would be that problems do not crop up concerning hours of service, (HOS), and that the truck I would be driving is safe, mechanically sound, NOT overloaded, and passes all inspections, especially at the weight scales. It would NOT matter if the truck is used with a lot of miles on it, just as long as it is SAFE to drive.

I would NOT have any issues going to all 48 states, Canada, along with NOT having any issues with going into any particular location in all of the United States of America.

It would NOT matter if the loads are dry van, flatbeds, hazmat, reefers, or tankers. They all need to be delivered from point A to point B.

Cargo is cargo, deliveries are deliveries, freight is freight, hauls are hauls, loads are loads, and pick ups are pick ups. It does NOT matter as long as it is all LEGAL.

I would NOT have any problems assisting or helping to load and unload trailers, regardless of whether or not is mandatory. No touch freight is fine, however, it really does NOT hurt to handle the freight either.

Lastly, I would NOT have any problem being out on the road for extended periods of time.
1) I have never married and never had any children.
2) SADLY and UNFORTUNATELY, both of my parents have passed away, therefore, no longer have the responsibility of helping to care for them.
3) I do not own any animals or pets, therefore, do not have to worry about their housing, veterinary, or other upkeep needs.
4) I live in a 1 bedroom apartment, therefore, it can be empty for long extended periods of time. I do not have to worry about a house, property, or anything that need constant attention and maintenance.

I hope one day to eventually go to truck driving school to learn to drive OTR.
Currently, I am in the process of cleaning up both my MVR and employment history, primarily through the passage of time. I am also trying to get as healthy as possible, along with trying to get as physically fit as possible.

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Trucking is just like any other business. You have a overhead an minimal operation cost. Different guys have different numbers. Some guys can make a good living hauling freight less than a $1.00 a mile plus fsc. Some guys have to have 1.50-2.00 a mile plus fsc. It all depends on how you operate your business. Fuel mileage is the biggest thing when it comes to long haul. Better fuel economy the more money you profit off fsc. It also depends on time. How much is your time worth. Flatbeds have tarp loads, so they have to take that time into concederation. Reefers tend to have a lot of waiting time to load an unload. Tanker have to load an unload themselves. It's just like your local stores. When they open there doors, they have a number they need to meet so they can open again tomorrow.

 

I feel like a unicorn these days. I am a lease purchase IC with a mega carrier. I am paid by the mile, lease a brand new 2015 Cascadia, pay all my bills (Taxes and personal payroll) , and still turn a $350/week profit. I take every load they give me, no problem.
Attitude and keeping focus on the job at hand are key to success. Just don't loose focus of the details and keep your customers happy. The carrier is not the boss. The shippers are your concern, they pay your bills.

 

$350 a week???!!!??

 

If I had a company truck I'd haul just about anything.

 

Yes, after truck payment, maintenance account set aside, All taxes, permit, insurance, fuel, quarterly taxes, and and $800 payroll to myself.

$350/week profit after all Is said and done ain't too bad.

 

I've never refused a load due to what it was. Only few loads that I turned down were due to not meeting what I wanted to be paid for the load because it was going into an area that would be difficult to get paid well coming out. So you need to make your money coming in. Thats the only situation I've ever turned down a load. I mean I'm not coming out of Tx heading up to Williston ND for $1.86 mi. $3 - $4 mi and I'll deliver it with a bow on top and a smile on my face. Less than $2.50 mi and its just not profitable to me.

I never argue with a broker. I simply ask if there is any more they can do,.. if not,.. then I cordially thank him/her for their time and wait for something else.

Hurst

 

$350 a week,.. thats your net?

I get 80% of the line haul, I never NET less than $3000,.. with $3200 - $3800 being average. Cleared over $4600 a couple times already. Granted my truck is paid for,.. but even if I had a $2500 month truck note,.. I'd still net more than $350 a week. If your not running hard then I guess I could understand. But if your bustin balls hauling loads,.. no way I'd settle for $350 a week. My son's college tuition is $7k each semester,.. plus $300 - $700 for books and other BS. No way I could pay that with only $350 a week.

Hurst