[rank]

Originally Posted by person

Anybody posting what rate they're getting should post all info that makes their info meaningful. Like what ALL the rate includes (tarping, loading, etc.) What kind of trailer. Is it OTR or short local- not very many miles. I could say I got $3.50 a mile and it could have been 20 miles and it took all day. Rate is worthless w/out more info.

I'd love to. Just dont have the time. Sorry.

Besides, anybody should be able to figure out that flats need to be tarped. Steps are high. Double drops are higher. And there will be more dead miles with these trailers. If somebody asks for all miles.....I'll post that. Cost of permits...I'll post that. Maitenance...I'll post that. How many phone calls I made to finally get that rate....I can't post that because it's infinite.

Point is..there's just too many factors. I posted the one he asked for.

[rank]

Holy cow, what's going on. So far in May, I've already booked three backhauls.

$1500 after permits on 477 miles 11'-5" wide 11'-3" high 37,000lbs.
$950/275 miles 124" high, no permits req'd
$1300/380 miles 124" high, no permits req'd

.....and no tarps.

It's like somebody flipped a switch. They probably won't pay. :roll:

[pepe4158]

Originally Posted by rank

Holy cow, what's going on. So far in May, I've already booked three backhauls.

$1500 after permits on 477 miles 11'-5" wide 11'-3" high 37,000lbs.
$950/275 miles 124" high, no permits req'd
$1300/380 miles 124" high, no permits req'd

.....and no tarps.

It's like somebody flipped a switch. They probably won't pay. :roll:

Wow you house guys sure dont have to go far eh?....good family man job? ....is that usual distances?
Hmmm heard you only ge $50 to unload the junk....hmmm is that a right amount?

[Cam]

Originally Posted by rank

I'd love to. Just dont have the time. Sorry.

Besides, anybody should be able to figure out that flats need to be tarped. Steps are high. Double drops are higher. And there will be more dead miles with these trailers. If somebody asks for all miles.....I'll post that. Cost of permits...I'll post that. Maitenance...I'll post that. How many phone calls I made to finally get that rate....I can't post that because it's infinite.

Point is..there's just too many factors. I posted the one he asked for.

If you don't have the time, whatever. His point was spot on. The rate per mile means nothing without context. I think the OP pertained to dragging a dry box OTR. It is an opportunity for guys to strut their stuff if anyone is into that kind of thing.

[mike3fan]

Just for clarification this is the original post,dosen't say anything about box trailers,just a general how's things going.

Originally Posted by Brown67

What kind of rates are you getting now that things have picked up? Miles + fsc. Also, what are your pulling?

Originally Posted by SteveBooth

I can vouch for that. I almost sprayed this muscle bound skin head with mace when he knocked at my door when I was asleep.

LOL -but did you invite him in?


How ya doing Steve? I'd read your topic but its sooooo many pages now

And no, I won't rotate my avatar :P

[Cam]

Originally Posted by mike3fan

Just for clarification this is the original post,dosen't say anything about box trailers,just a general how's things going.

Yeah, I can be a bit abrasive at times. I don't mean to be argumentative. I remember reading Pepe's posts and I thought he started the thread. All I'm saying is it matters what kind of work you are doing. Personally, I want to hear it all: vans, flats, HHG...everything. But it does matter what kind of work. It makes no sense to compare rate per mile in vans to, for instance, HHG. Ridiculous. The only way that means anything is if you are focusing on the return you are getting on the money wrapped up in your tractor, but that's a very narrow albeit at times a worthwhile comparison.

Originally Posted by floored

How ya doing Steve? I'd read your topic but its sooooo many pages now

And no, I won't rotate my avatar :P

FINE! Then I'm not looking at your picture anymore so there!

[pepe4158]

Say floored who is the gal, do you know her?.....hmmm quess i will start posting my wifes pic in her bikini, she was Miss Iligan runner up.

[Teal 95 KW]

that girl in the picture IS floored.

If the "house guys" was directed at movers, that is incorrect. Since we do not get paid on mileage, the money we make is for the loading, hauling, unloading etc. of the shipment. Not to mention the fact that we have to hire labor from the van lines agents in the areas.