As I was driving tonight I kind was kind of getting madder and madder. I just figured it out, since I've been out here these last 3 weeks, I'm averaging $1.30 a mile. As I've said before, my friend isn't dispatching but he's got this guy doing it and I know he has to stay on top of him for a reason.
I don't know why in my 36 years I haven't learned that nobody is going to do things for you like you would do them yourself. I do a lot with banks and stuff and a relative works for Bank of America. He is always telling me I should go with him cause I usually open accounts and do what I do online. So what happens? I put in for a Heloc last week under my wifes name through him. I need to call him to find out it's declined as he never called to give an update. So I say ok put my name on it too. He says ok and I'll call you tomorrow to let you know what happens.
Well no phone call and today I called Bank of America and gave them the info that they have been needing which I wasn't aware of til I called. What did I need this guy for? Time and time again I get burned for putting my affairs in other people's hands.
Don't get me wrong I like this guy I'm working with and he's been a big help but I didn't need to take this load for $1.00 a mile. He has 10 trucks with obviously 10 drivers and two full time office people. I don't think he can afford to let a truck sit for a day like I can.
I think GMAN is right, if people pull this stuff then they have no need to pay more. The only thing is there is always going to be someone to pull this cheap stuff. But that doesn't mean I have to do it. I need to talk with him tomorrow. I don't want to burn bridges that's for sure, but I have a computer in the truck and fax number, I can get loads. He has good contacts in Florida but I don't need to be in Florida all the time. I'll stay out here.
The post by Joymax_Trans2 was great. Nobody is going to make us rich. In the end I need to find my own way. I go to google news and type in things like "freight tonnage" and good stuff comes up. Stay up on trends etc.
A couple of years ago I went to a real estate group meeting and the topic was CRA's (maybe called somethign different in other places but it's when they come into blighted areas and buy everything up and make it nice) and I remember one guy standing there and he said we are not here to make you rich, YOU need to make you rich.
I know I know I get to rambling, all that iced coffee I drink every day. But in the end I don't need to be hauling cheap freight.