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2centz

Rookie Expediter
U can believe what u want. I've seen those guys that say no dh over 50mi. It has to pay @ least 95cpm. It's gotta take me to a good place. No weekends. And so on. Been taking everything (almost) for 3+ years. Still here.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
ntimevan said:
Wait.....was that $ 355.. to You after the 60/40 split or before...
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That was to the truck. Paid $261.8 (that's 85cpm boss gets 40% of this) fsc57.75 (100%mine) 37.65dh (100% mine) gross to me $247.24 $149.50 expenses( tolls fuel) net $97.74
 
xiggi

xiggi

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
2centz said:
U can believe what u want. I've seen those guys that say no dh over 50mi. It has to pay @ least 95cpm. It's gotta take me to a good place. No weekends. And so on. Been taking everything (almost) for 3+ years. Still here.
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Huh, it's a fact profit matters and I have to believe if you owned your own van you would understand that statement better. Been out here much longer than 3 years and nutty enough to still be here, lol
 
LDB

LDB

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
2centz said:
I hear that. But u can't tell me that if u put more & more restrictions on what u will take, pretty soon nothing looks profitable.
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Profit is a line in the sand, a set dollar amount based on expenses. It isn't the same for everyone but it doesn't change much for any specific individual either unless they pay off a vehicle loan or something similar. When I was running I put restrictions such as no NYC without a significant bonus, significant. They never came up with it so I never went to NYC. I put a few other restrictions at times, depending on my mood. They never involved profit though, other than I had my minimum number I wouldn't run anything below unless I was going home and it was going there as well.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
Only been expediting since October1999. Been w/ Custom Critical since 4/07 same owner. Win 4-star every year since I've been w / them. Made more money back in the day. Still make money.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
W/ an owner, I start out @ 0 every week. The boss starts in the negative. My boss is my expensive leasing agent.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
I would do it the same if I owned my own van. In fact, the way it's going right now. May get my own van sooner than later. Have my rainy day saved. It's sprinkling.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
The boss is one of the best I've EVER worked for. That's what keeps me from going independent. About done working for companies. Tired of waiting for a call. Independent, if I'm not loaded, my fault.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
Companies r not concerned about me. And I don't expect them to be. I'll say one thing, working for a small mom&pop, seemed to work a lot better for me. I haven't given up yet. I believe in loyalty. Just wish it was a two way street.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
These companies complain about having or keeping quality drivers, but do nothing about it. Look at this industry. The quality driver is a dying breed. My boss recognizes this. That's y I'm loyal to him.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
U don't c a lot of 20 somethings out here to take our place. It's not there. The drivers coming up want to have a life. Very difficult when ur on call & u never know where u r going to be tomorrow. I'm fine w/ that. I like the freedom. That's what I signed up for. I wouldn't do another job.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
The boss and I are happy & dealing w/ the current situation. Still w/ FedEx. Haven't given up on them, yet. I believe in loyalty, even if it's not a two way street.
 
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paullud

Veteran Expediter
2centz said:
The boss and I are happy & dealing w/ the current situation. Still w/ FedEx. Haven't given up on them, yet. I believe in loyalty, even if it's not a two way street.
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Sounds like it's working out just fine then.
 
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2centz

Rookie Expediter
That's what counts. All companies have drawbacks and benefits. It's what you are willing to deal with.
 
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