Does this sound like a good deal?
Been driving for 10 years mainly flats.There is a small company near my house that makes parts for wind turbines.They provide the trailer and you supply your tractor.They pay $2.50 per mile for flatbed loads and $3.50 per mile for O.D loads.The loads originate here in Texas and go to Texas,Oklahoma,Kansas,Nebraska and some California. You pick up a backhaul to Texas. Does this sound like a good deal.Everything will be in writing as far as pay.They provide the permits.Going to look at tractors on Monday to get an idea on prices. Thanks for any info.
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That seems kind of low to me.
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If they provide you with plates, cargo insurance, permits, and such it does not sound too bad of a deal honestley. As long as you dont need your own authority and run under their ICC, you are just an Independant Contractor just like any other O/O who runs under a lease with a company like SNI, Werner, JB just to name a few.
And SNI is only paying $1.55 per mile with FSC included, but I have nothing else to pay but bobtail insurance and fuel tax, so it's not that bad really, but my trucks paid off. |
The $2.50 per mile is plus the FSC.They cover all permits,plates,and insurance.I pay for fuel,bobtail insurance.Any O.D permits they furnish as well. All loads are preloaded and no tarp. The drivers I have talked to say that 90% of the backhauls are no tarp as well.Alot of the backhauls are preloaded.I looked at one of their contracts and everything is in writing.
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In that case, it sounds a lot better.
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?
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So is 2.50pm for ALL miles? OR do you leave TX with 2.50pm and come back to TX with a backhaul? |
No the $2.50 is for all miles if regular flatbed freight.If you deadhead back,you are paid $2.50 per mile.If you haul a O.D load at $3.50 per mile and deadhead back you are paid $2.50 per mile.
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Well I signed the papers on my truck today,head down to the yard tomorrow and sign the contract and get my permits.Purchased a 2006 Pete.The company won't take any tractors over 4 years old.Everything seems to be on the level.
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On the face of it, it appears to be a good deal. But go over all of the paperwork with a fine tooth comb, so that a " Gotcha " does not appear. If at all possible have your attorney look it over... worth the couple hundred bucks to have it done... Good Luck
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Well I finished my first two weeks as an Owner/op.All my loads were O.D.The shortest length being 70ft.Hauled everything from Coleman Tx. to Ardmore,Ok.Hauled parts back to Coleman.After all is said and done I cleared $20,000 for the two weeks.Is this pretty good?Am new at this owner/op thing.Everything has been what the company said it would be.Next week will be hauling wind turbine blades from Coleman to Ardmore.See how that goes.
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