Actually, "short runs", doesn't necessarily mean, "short miles".
My average run, is about 500-550 miles, and i do average about 10-11,000 miles a month.
But it sure means more work, and so is revenue per mile!
Well, some people looking for "easier", some looking for "better"! :P
Business before pleasure!
And if i want some "fun", or need to improve cash flow, after my long vacations, i run some "miles", i call it "nostalgic trips"!
Now about the cheap freight!(I'm talking dry box, it was a long time, since I've pulled anything else)
I've said that many times, "Cheap", is not really just a straight number definition!
And that $1.30 a mile load, could be a very good deal, let's say from NJ, to OH!
Another "opinion";-you could, and should, ocasionaly DH from the "bad area".
But if it's your regular "rounds", you better consider the whole "round", or change the patterns! 8)