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Every time I see a new post from somebody on here about just getting their authority, I cringe. Why in the world anybody would decide to make a jump into independency when the business is at an all time low just baffles the hell out of me.
I'll explain it to you like this, Most drivers are looking to better their situation. So in turn running under Their own authority is the way to go. It's considered the highest form of trucking. Its suppose to pay the best and provide the most flexibility in their lifestyle. Some are looking for a return on their investment, While others are looking to get rich. But most people are looking to make a decent living with out the hassle from a Big brother carrier.
Its my opinion, which was stated here by someone that not all drivers have the same situation @ home. $.88 CPM might be good to one driver while $2.00pm is good to another driver. We can all agree that rates are low. I believe in setting a minimum wage. Every other industry has one except trucking. At times I see freight on boards for less than .$67cpm. Now this is mind boggling to me. Who in the heck can make a profit or break even like that.
I have pondered over getting my own authority @ times. Is it worth the hassle when shippers and receivers don't respect the drivers. They look down upon this industry as if it an inconvenience to them. I have access to several boards, my cousin runs his own authority and at times I will help him search for loads. It baffles me to see the prices that these brokers will post, knowing good and well that someone will bite on it just to get home. The Idea of taking a load that will just pay for fuel is mind boggling. (No offense to those drivers who do it). I'm in business to make a profit on each and every run, not settle for fuel money just to get out of an area. it this mindset that will keep the rates right were they are.