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Been there and done that already. But I did find a much better way for me. Thanks for the invite though. As for JJ's post, it is spot on. Most just depends on the type of run. 55 can be beneficial at times, and others it can be costly if it is going to cost you a run. Especially on a...

There is nothing in our experience to suggest that we are missing next runs by delivering the current run on time. Truck counts do not change that much in the hour or two or three we would save by running a race against the clock and burining fuel and cash. Even if we burnt the fuel and cash...

BINGO No need for long winded essays to challenge the obvious.

Good question. If the numbers went like 813 miles and recieved $500 dollars, then it would be more like .62 cents per mile.

If I am understanding you correctly, take the total run revenue and divide it by the total mileage to do the run. Then compare that to your CPM to determine its profitability. In your case, if you ran 813 miles and recieved 594.66, then your revenue per mile is roughly .73 cent.

I believe that is what you are seeking if you are trying to determine what total rate you need to be profitable. A good source is OWNER-OPERATOR INDEPENDENT DRIVERS ASSOCIATION - REPRESENTING TRUCKERS They have a spread sheet that you can use to arrive at that figure. Scroll down to the...

Are you talking about cost per mile?

I disagree with you Phil. In your world a "confirmed load" above might or would apply. If something is "unconfirmed", then I do put MY needs into the equation. Why? Because if a load was picked up Thursday for a unconfirmed delivery on Friday, I want to know whether that load can be completed...

I agree with Leo in that the rigmasters are noisy, but a reworked exhaust quiets them down quite a bit. If unsure on the oil, I would pull a sample and have it tested several times. If it is under warranty I think I would follow the manufacturers intravals.

In our case, I would want the customers phone number to confirm the actually delivery time. That would eliminate issues on whether a load is or isn't confirmed. We have numerous loads that have been delivered early just by being able to talk to the customer. Time zones and knowing which...

Ok...that I could see.

Thats quite possible. But why would they bother to call the driver? If they are looking at a QC they would knw that already. Maybe I am misunderstanding why they would call the driver?

Never once since I have been doing expediting have I ever been called to ask whether I was 30 minutes out. Might have called the carrier, but I was unaware of it. I would rather have the customers phone number without interference from a dispatcher. Even more so in your case. That would...

Don't know that it would really be needed, but a past service failure or two likely provided that change.

Yep...the self employed can get their own 401k plan through a variety of sources.

You might be right Leo. One of those "too much time on the hands" kind of thing. Sending a QC message to turn on the reefer is well...."good grief" I can't even comment on that.

If you want to take them as such, detailed departure calls can be proof that your carrier does not trust you as a driver. We prefer to view them as dispatch and drivers working together to avoid mistakes and make every run successful. =============================================== Would that...

There are a couple of carriers that offer a plan through a third party insurance/investment plan. 401k's can be started and maintained by a independent contractor, however most fleet owners wouldn't be involved as that would translate into a independent contractor possibility being classified...

It is amazing how this thread went from "older trucks" to which carrier is the best. There can be success after any carrier departure depending on what someone seeks. It is funny though, regardless of the carrier, the ones that think they are "at the greatest show on earth" usually have never...

Any truck with barn doors on the back may be a little more vulnerable to rust closest to the door. Just because rain and snow can come in when backing to a dock. We got a little rust already on our trucks which are not nearly the age of what you have. I can only assume based on your post I...