What should I Charge My Employer to Operate His Truck?

What would be a good arrangement for both of you would be 62% of gross paid to you, and you pay for fuel and tolls. That way it will be on you if you want to go a long way out of route or idle the truck 24/7. You should also negotiate weekly settlements. Per-load settlements can get messy.

 

Well, it wouldn't be very fair to the owner if you were getting a flat 25% and were self-dispatch would it? You could make out very well by running 3000 miles per week for $4000 gross. You'd put $1000 in your pocket, and the owner would be in the hole. You need some skin in the game to level the playing field.

 

i am not understanding the financial aspect of this

i like the idea of you buying the truck, and possibly the trailer and you handle all costs, or not?

where is the incentive for him to sell you the truck?

let me explain, lets say the truck is in decent running condition, but it is going to need some repairs here and there, who is responsible?
how are you dispatching yourself under his authority? you going on the load boards? if you are doing that type of responsibility you are actually doing him a favor

why not set a price for the truck, lets say $30,000. you will pay it off in one or two years, he will make all repairs but they add to the cost of the truck. at the end of the #30,000 plus reimbursement for repairs, its your truck

and i would say for such a service, you should get 65% of what the load pays and you pay fuel and tolls

 

What kind of truck? Year. make, model, engine, tranny, rears, tires?

 

also what kinda loads are talking flat,van, what are we talking here how much expierence do u have what model pete if were talking a 379 and lets say u have a years expierence and ur pulling heavy van loads ur looking at 4.5 to 5.5 mpg tops it sounds to me u just want to start a lease purchase plan with ur boss if that is the case also remember there is certain tax implications u have to put in to account the list is endless we need details

 

truckpaper .com is an excellent source but we need ALOT more infor before we can appraise it but if like whats the scoop on the motor has it been overhauled if so when does it come with paper on the overhaul