Authority Pros & Cons

[Otterinthewater]

(06-07-2018 )BadDog Wrote:  

(06-07-2018 )Otterinthewater Wrote:  

(06-07-2018 )Chamberpains Wrote:  Load boards aren't bad. You just have to know your operating costs and never operate under it. Leave loads that don't pay even if they are convenient or are gonna get you home.

Is the "leaving loads that don't pay even if they are convenient or gonna get you home" based on taking that load eventually drives the fair market rate down? When I first read this I stared at the computer like a dog turning it's head not understanding a new sound. In essence, eliminating poor route planing and not having a good pre-plan, available HOS hours, just strictly looking at cost. Lets say 600mi from my terminal/home and there was a load that paid $.95 per mile, after subtracting fuel cost that would be a meager $300 profit. Add the additional wear and tear for the weight .vs running empty and it's probably slightly better than breakeven. Factor in a an hourly wage for the roughly 12 hours to get back there and that $300 pays roughly $25 per hour. I'm not sure if this is the wrong way to look at this. I'm new so just looking for info.

thanks

I don't and won't take a cheap load. I know what real costs are. I had a mentor when I was young that told me once that "Once you drop your pants down you will find it very hard to pull them back up" I have seen so many people that drop prices and their mentality is well it's more money than I would make working hourly for someone and 2 months later they are out of business. Now everyone wants the service for their rates. I just tell them they can call that guy but no wait he is out of business.

Understood.

I’ve got friends that basically work for free (in their chosen passion industry) then complain that they’re always broke. I’ve got very little sorrow for people who make the same mistake over and over again...

Thanks for the clarification.