[Cluggy619]

Originally Posted by bryant1380

Mackman, thanks but no thanks. You're about 90,000 statements late in being the first person to tell me just what you said. All I'd like to hear is some hard facts and figures from the experts, which are you guys as near as I can figure. I'll decide for myself (and the facts will help me) if this is worth it or not.

If I've learned anything in my short life, it's that I should never listen to naysayers. If I had, I would not have gotten married, I would not have had kids, I would not have left my pie $25 an hour UNION job (which I hated) to work with my dad's small business (which I love)

Not trying to p#ss you off, buddy, but you don't know squat about what I think about getting in the trucking industry. I just refuse to be swayed by biased, obloviaters, or opinion.

I prefer the facts.

I don't know what you read, but I think you better get a grip. Mackman was just trying to point out that their is a lot of BS in this industry. And finding a good driver will be very hard for you when you only pay .35 cpm.

Sounds like your very closed minded on this issue, so I'm not gong to offer any advice except this.

When someone offers simple advice, don't come back with an attitude. It will prevent you from getting advice/information that you want.

Just my .02 cents.

[bryant1380]

Originally Posted by Uturn2001

Fuel taxes: These are based on how many miles you drive in each state. Since each state has a different tax rate the amount of tax you pay at the pump may or may not cover how many miles you have driven in that state or others.

Plates and permits: This will depend on what and where you are hauling freight and also what you are hauling it in.

Thanks for the info.

I will be hauling nationwide, box van - dry goods.

[bryant1380]

Originally Posted by Cluggy619

I don't know what you read, but I think you better get a grip. Mackman was just trying to point out that their is a lot of BS in this industry. And finding a good driver will be very hard for you when you only pay .35 cpm.

THAT'S WHY I POSTED HERE. If .35 cpm is low, I WANNA KNOW. If YOU go back and read my original post, I was asking if that was a FAIR amount. If it isn't, I wanted to know what would be.

Look. For all the "advice givers" out there, all I'd like to hear is facts. Thank you for looking out for me, I appreciate your concern, but I don't want it.

All I want is answers. Here's how it works. Me - "Is .35 cpm a fair amount for OTR driver working 47-50 weeks a year?" You - No/Yes/etc.

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by bryant1380

Hey guys, me and my Paw are looking to get a truck. (We have a business that requires several OTR loads a year) We are looking to do our own freight, plus pick up some backhauls. I'm doing all the number crunching, but I feel a bit like a 14 year old boy the first time he gets a girl naked. I'm real excited, but kinda bumbling....

1. I'm figuring 5.5 mpg @ $2.70 gallon. This comes to .49 cent per mile. Sound about right?

2. I'm also figuring about .35 cent per mile for a driver. Is this low/high?

3. About miles, how many miles can an OTR driver put in a year? Is there a "legal limit" per year? And what would be average per year?

4. What other operating costs do I need to figure in per mile? If I figure .49 for fuel, and .35 for salary, that's .84 cent a mile. Is that realistic? Is it low or high?

Thanks.

I would suggest you talk to an accountant that has knowledge in the trucking industry. He/she can look at your total operation and see what is need for your operation.

kc0iv