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hoohaa 07-13-2008 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by solo379
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Originally Posted by hoohaa
Why?

Only two possible reasons. Worse fuel mileage, or lower gross.
:wink:
My numbers for 2007 is slightly better than yours, but slightly worse this year, but in general, it's pretty close... 8)

I believe your fuel milage is a whole gallon higher then mine?
Mine is 6.5

Dejanh 07-13-2008 07:54 AM

We run 40% deadhead in pneumatics here so you guys should not be suprised by your own numbers as much as you are...

solo379 07-13-2008 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hoohaa
I believe your fuel milage is a whole gallon higher then mine?
Mine is 6.5

I wish! :sad: But it's still slightly better! :lol:
Averaging 6.9-7.0....

Rev.Vassago 07-13-2008 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hoohaa
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Originally Posted by solo379
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Originally Posted by hoohaa
Why?

Only two possible reasons. Worse fuel mileage, or lower gross.
:wink:
My numbers for 2007 is slightly better than yours, but slightly worse this year, but in general, it's pretty close... 8)

I believe your fuel milage is a whole gallon higher then mine?
Mine is 6.5

Mine is 6.

Bandit102 07-13-2008 01:53 PM

Anyone wanna buy some old hoods? Dangit. My fuel is at 46% - that's a company average with 3 trucks.

Scottt 07-14-2008 10:15 AM

Ok I am new to all this and just looked at my last weeks statement from the company I am leased on with.

I had revenue of $5950 and my fuel advances were $1498.03

Isn't that 25%??


Or do I take off the company commission and divide?? Then we have 5950-1100= 4850

Still 30%??

arky 07-14-2008 12:09 PM

oops...had to redo my formula for ya...had it bassackwards.

Total fuel bill divided by the total of all money paid TO THE TRUCK. This should give you an accurate number.

You do need to be sure that your tanks are at the same level, especially on a short term like this.

If 30% holds up over time, your doing something right...either good mpg's or a decent rate. I thought some of these independants would get down in the mid 20's, but so far I haven't got any of those responses. Of course the cheating devils could be holdin out on us :roll:

Scottt 07-14-2008 12:43 PM

Forgot to add I pull a 53' dry van. I load in Des Moines and deliver in Los Angeles and unload and reload back to Des Moines from the same place.

solo379 07-14-2008 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottt

I had revenue of $5950 and my fuel advances were $1498.03




Or do I take off the company commission and divide?? Then we have 5950-1100= 4850

Still 30%??

I believe, there is something wrong with those numbers, unless you drive a small truck, or pickup.
$1498 it's about 320 gallons, at the current prices. Round trip Des Monies to LA probably close to 3500 miles.... So, either you are getting 11mpg, or.... :roll:

Scottt 07-14-2008 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by solo379
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Originally Posted by Scottt

I had revenue of $5950 and my fuel advances were $1498.03




Or do I take off the company commission and divide?? Then we have 5950-1100= 4850

Still 30%??

I believe, there is something wrong with those numbers, unless you drive a small truck, or pickup.
$1498 it's about 320 gallons, at the current prices. Round trip Des Monies to LA probably close to 3500 miles.... So, either you are getting 11mpg, or.... :roll:

You are right Solo give me a big DUH lol

Just went through my receipts and the other tickets hadn't come in yet. The $1498 was one way, so the actual amount wasn't on my settlement. I can make it out and back on 4 fuel stops and have over 1/2 left when I get back.


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