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yellowcabbill · #11 03-06-2007, 11:52 PM

Hay Cam, thanks for the clear info. That's the kinda stuff that can help a guy like evaluate if this is worth doin. Bill

GMAN · #12 03-07-2007, 03:22 AM

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Thanks Gman. Actually, I got a call and miraculously I was evidently the first to call back. Loaded right there in Chandler going to Memphis, 4,000 lbs and $1.25 to the truck practical miles.

Usually, everybody considers pay kind of private but I prefer to talk about it. I'm still wrestling with what I 'ought to' be making. I got a good rate going into Phoenix so I consider myself very blessed to get a load like that with minimal deadhead going out.

I know how life is, though. We can think we're doing fine getting by with the standards we have never realizing that there is so much more someplace else. I don't want to settle for what, say, an auto-hauler might consider laughable wages. I watched the other day as a van driver was talking about problems he was having with his pay on an already cheap load while this flat-bedder just sat there saying nothing. Having an idea what they make I asked him when's the last time you pulled for that and he just smiled and said he really couldn't remember :lol:

Like I say, the way things are I consider myself really blessed to have this one.

I've been on a 'politics board' and haven't been around much lately, Gman. How have you been?

I have been doing pretty well, Cam. Thanks for asking. It is good to see you back. It is difficult to get out of Arizona with a decent rate. I would say that the rate you got was about average for most freight coming out of there going back East. At least it got you to a much better area. I think when someone asks about a company and you know something about the rates they are paying, it is a good idea to share that information with them.It gives them a much better picture. It should not be a big secret. Recruiters may make some high dollar claims, but might not tell the whole story. Someone who is running the loads has a better view as to what is going on with the rates.

I would not beat myself up because I wasn't getting the rates a car hauler or flat bedder is getting. The more specialized you become the better the rates. At least that is the way things are supposed to be. You need to do what makes you happy. Hauling cars and flat bedding is very physically demanding. They pay more but you will also work harder.

It takes time to learn your way around a carrier such as Landstar. You need to allow time to find the better paying loads and agents. It also takes time to learn the areas where you need to steer clear. Things seem to be getting better for you.

rank · #13 03-07-2007, 03:51 AM

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Usually, everybody considers pay kind of private but I prefer to talk about it.

I agree 100%. How else will you ever know if there's anything better? I've been beat up in the past and pretty much called a liar by more than one person. As long as it helps someone that's all that matters.

Cam · #14 03-07-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam

Usually, everybody considers pay kind of private but I prefer to talk about it.

I agree 100%. How else will you ever know if there's anything better? I've been beat up in the past and pretty much called a liar by more than one person. As long as it helps someone that's all that matters.

Thanks Gman, it helps to hear that rate is about right.

YCB- as in a cabbie thinking about entering the biz?

Alright rank, why'd they call you a liar? You making so much nobody believes you?

Orangetxguy · #15 03-07-2007, 10:22 AM

Cam..$1.25 to move 4K out of the Valley of the Sun is decent. We used to build in DH $$ from PHX to HellA, because of the sucking sound that is in PHX.

landstartammy · #16 03-07-2007, 01:06 PM

Are all of you guys Landstar drivers. Cam, it was good talking to you on the phone yesterday. And welcome to RKY!!

landstartammy · #17 03-07-2007, 01:06 PM

Cam, it was great talking to you on the phone...welcome to RKY!!! Are all you other drivers Landstar also? Just curious.

Cam · #18 03-07-2007, 11:51 PM

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Cam..$1.25 to move 4K out of the Valley of the Sun is decent. We used to build in DH $$ from PHX to HellA, because of the sucking sound that is in PHX.

Yeah, I took the load going out there because I've been able to get out in the past. It was a little tighter this time, but I still didn't have to head to Cali. Thought you were going to call? You can call me, you can call Tammy.

Cam · #19 03-07-2007, 11:54 PM

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Are all of you guys Landstar drivers. Cam, it was good talking to you on the phone yesterday. And welcome to RKY!!

Thanks Tammy, you too. I'm empty in Memphis Friday, is that close to any of your stuff?

GMAN · #20 03-08-2007, 12:05 AM

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Are all of you guys Landstar drivers. Cam, it was good talking to you on the phone yesterday. And welcome to RKY!!

Tammy, I run my own authority, but sometimes broker Landstar loads. I was once leased to Landstar, but that was several years ago. There are a few owner operators who check in on the forum, from time to time. Are you planning on working MATS? There were several at the Dallas show.