Rates questions

[mcclainlogis]

While we know the rates change from lane to lane I was wondering what people are seeing for expedited rates. I was looking at a range of $1.60-$1.85 for straight trucks and $1.20-$1.45 for cargo vans. Now keep in mind I have been gone for about seven months so I may be off a tad or alot - who knows.

 

[Turtle]

Panther pays $.77 per mile for a cargo van, plus FSC, which runs in the 30 cent average range these days.

 

[Jefferson3000]

While we know the rates change from lane to lane I was wondering what people are seeing for expedited rates. I was looking at a range of $1.60-$1.85 for straight trucks and $1.20-$1.45 for cargo vans. Now keep in mind I have been gone for about seven months so I may be off a tad or alot - who knows.

Are you talking contractor pay or actual carrier charges? Even though there are some "lowballers", if you are talking carrier charges, I think you might be on the cheap side. If you are including a fuel charge, then that is most definitely true.

 

[mcclainlogis]

Actually I was wondering about both.

 

[Jefferson3000]

Just remember, if your whole sales pitch starts with "I can save you some money," you're screwed, and so is the the whole industry. I never sell lower rates, but higher service. Expedite is a high service, get it when you need it industry.

What are you currently offering for truckload on the high end?

 

[mcclainlogis]

I will not sell on price, that is for sure. I am looking at billing out on three levels and of course pending locations of trucks, supply and demand - you know the routine.
After getting some calls from other companies, I am looking at ranges from $1.85-$2.17-$2.50 per mile plus FSC as well.
The drivers or owner/ops would get 80-85% of the line haul and all the FSC.

 

[mcclainlogis]

Any more points to be made.