Why do you keep pulling for cheap rates???!!!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Ramo, Nov 26, 2018.

  1. adayrider

    adayrider Road Train Member

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    I agree, but it sure does feel like using a shovel for 12 hours a day 6 days a week for minimum wage.
     
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    I don't know, I've done that, was better than minimum wage actually but I wouldn't go back to it for what I was getting.
     
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    I still fail to see how you guys make a snap call on a rate per mile without knowing what the expenses are.

    Is the tractor new - $800 month for liability or Casper like $170?

    Is the payment $2800 month or $900 month?

    Fuel. Anyone with any brains is using NASTC fuel card. That's good for an average of 40 cents gallon off at TA/Petro.

    Trailer? We don't need no stinking trailer.

    The list of variables is endless.

    But, bang, unless you average $X.YZ you're toast. Going broke.

    Let alone if you have a DEF truck. ZOMG. Just kill yourself right?

    Cummins????

    OMG.
    OMG.
    OMFG.

    Better just take all your money, give it to Rawze, then just kill yourself.
     
  4. TallJoe

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    My New Year's resolution: getting NASTC card. Heck, I'll even go to Nashville or wherever.
     
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    And this week will probably surpass my record B&G week.

    BUT ( Disclaimer )
    1) Alot more miles / work involved.
    2) I didn't even want it lol.
     
  6. Dave_in_AZ

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    I used that before I came to Landstar. And no BS, regularly saw discount in the $0.60 range.
     
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    My wife and I just hauled a load across the country for two dollars per mile after the split. It worked out to $1.98 per mile. Is that cheap freight?
     
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    Here we go again popcorn popcorn get your popcorn here sorry ate it all
     
  9. Midwest Trucker

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    Wait a minute I thought you were making like 15,000+ per week and 5 bucks per mile?!?!?

    How’s the hot tub treatin yah? lol jk
     
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    I like that cheddar popcorn
     
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