Bro I really do not know about that.. IF you can do that back and forth, then yes, totally worth it to me. Just have to run the numbers and see what they rates are and see if it's worth your time
Also- I After 31 years as an independent- I find the annual 'Sweet Spot" of around $140-$150k....I take 6 weeks vacation per year at my age- When you start grossing $190-$225-$290k per year- Money looks good BUT- you really gotta be careful with the IRS...This is very helpful advice- people become "Spenders" when the money gets good...And become forgetful. I pay around 12-14k per year in taxes STEADY over the last 20 years or so-..You start making 200-300k You can only write off so much- I have a good CPA and Im sure you do to..Be Careful- Money can Ruin ya just as fast as it makes ya.
If you're making too much money you can always buy a newer truck or build/buy a shop, etc. Unless you deliberately don't want to work as much. I wouldn't keep myself from earning just because I'm afraid of the tax man. There are always places to put the money.
"lane rate average" I have watched 5. 5 videos that I assumed were identical to this and not 1 person even mentioned it or anything like it. Trying a soft uninformed version of negotiating. This tool gives you real negotiating power. Badass man thank you 💯
Look at the trucks driving on hwy. Notice that they have double plates in the front. Plates from Mexico and USA. What is happening is that companies from Mexico are taking the load to wherever and driving back with a load with 2 drivers they get paid 20 cents a mile how can we compete. I live in laredo tx. There is a company named ed group they get drivers who move trailers around the city. There are many companies doing this in laredo. I think ice has to intervene. It's like HIRING chinese people for sweat shops.i asked one driver how much they were paying him and he said 2dollars and 50cents per movement that's not even taking into consideration how many hrs it will take its flat fee
Good vid. You know what's better then having the 15 day average? Knowing how to set a rate and knowing how to add 30-50% back to the amount they start with.
As a former O/O (got out in 1994), Wow how have things changed! We only dealt with brokers we knew, and we never had any idea what the rate really was before the broker. P.s. I never did well going to Florida with a van, I always had to do as you say, deadhead to Georgia. But that changed when I bought a reefer😎
thank you Sir... just found you- the wife and I are plotting on getting to get our first truck and cross over to owner op. land- this video was right on time... Bless-
Thanks for the reply- could you do a simple video on what all you need to get loads? I am under the impression that a good truck, plates, and insurance is all you need to step to companies on the load board, or approach growing, and or established carriers, and smaller ones to get going... I know there is more to it(setting up your truck with tools etc.) but a brief would help some... Thanks again-
Dominican Ronindez First you want to worry about getting your authority and stuff. And the insurance is quite expensive. Then you have to have driver files, be in a drug consortium, etc,etc, Much more than I expected. And one thing to do to reduce your taxes is to file under an "S-Corp" So you only pay taxes on the profit. And lessons your debt for other taxes on all that money. Very good luck to you.
I'm pretty sure this was one of the first of your videos I watched, just forgot to like or comment. Man, now that I see it again, it is priceless information. Don't lower the rate for everyone because you want to underbid everyone.....that's probably why the rates fluctuate so much. Start high, settle high.....keep those rates going for everyone! Now, if I ever get to try that myself, I have no excuse for negligence....lol.
I would recommend going very high and staying there. We have a truck shortage and price increase, but the rates are staying low. How did shipping costs increase 25% from last year (much higher rates last year) for Manufacturers but the carriers are not being paid squat? Source: www.daytondailynews.com/business/lack-truck-drivers-demand-driving-prices-one-way/q8VOvsMncMKjEgCt0mGijJ/
This has given me so much insight! I'm new to this and didn't know much about anything, and this video definitely helped. Now I just need to work on my negotiating skills!
Good video man! I’m a shipper and the DAT is an absolute necessity. If Owner Ops are not using the DAT they aren’t doing it right. On a side note, the Florida market has absolutely exploded with produce and plants and that’s why the offer rate into FL are lower than the 15 day average. Load are paying $4-5 per mile out of FL right now. Get down there and make some $$$
Thank you brotha for this knowledge I appreciate you teaching this important information Tomorrow I will change my plan with dat load to the $99.99 plan
Good video Sammy there is so much to trucking now it hurts my head to think about it .Tim was talking about fuel taxes and Lost me Completely I am glad I am Retired !!! Take care.
Lol Yes. There is alot to it when you think about it. But yet... it seems simple... man I've been doing it to long. I'm working on what you got... Um retirement :):)
This seems like a really good tool. I can’t wait to use it. I will also look to the area that I will be going in see how many loads are in that area because reload is a big factor as well. Rate per mile does it matter as much to me as it does how much revenue per day I make. I could waste the whole day on a short load that makes three dollars a mile but make more money On a longer run that actually has a lower rate. If I could hit $1000 per day I would be pretty content although I would try to do as much as I could
Hey man what’s going on! I really like your videos and i’ve been learning alot from you! I’m new in the industry and I’m currently driving locally.. but my main goal is to have my own truck in the near future and be able to make some good money. Keep doing what you’re doing, i’m sure it’s helping alot of drivers just like its helping me!
What you’re saying makes absolute sense. Are you negotiating to drive yourself out of business or are you negotiating to make a living? That’s what it boils down to.
Yes this is the info that everyone needs to be posting around instead of all that drama on TH-cam and people showing off their small paychecks while running 3,000 miles.
Great video. Wish there were more people sharing this type of topic here. FYI, I remember when DAY started publishing these lane rates. At the time they reported the data was 1 week old, so a 15 day average would be the 15 days that occurred 7 days ago. Also while this is a great tool that we all should be using it is not always correct. For years it would report truckload rates out of New England that were much higher than what we would pay. This was due to the carriers that were reporting their rates were mostly large companies with contracted dedicated lanes. Spot market can be much different. Also take the DOT crackdown two weeks ago. Rates shot way up, but the rate tool was still reporting data from the weeks before. What I have seen since the dawn of this rate tool is that the rate tool is controlling or attempting to control the rates. This is not good for carriers or shippers/brokers because it is a deviation from the free market. I like how in the video he shows us how many exact matches to his search he got and the rates being offered. Another thing I do is to search the amount of trucks looking for loads as well to get an understanding of the truck to load ratio. Clearly when I get a load out of Miami going to Chicago, I can simply do a search on both equipment and loads and see there are 500+ trucks to 3 loads, the rate tool will show $2.00 per mile, but we end up moving it at $1.10 pm for example. That being said dont misunderstand the motive, its not to deny the carrier a chance to make money, its to make sure we continue to get business from our clients, if we just start letting the rate creep up on them they will look to other sources. Hence why the free market is so important and why we all must stay on top of things.
Hey bud, I want to give you a shout out and saying thanks for putting out this info by taken the time out of your day to help increase awareness in other o/o so that they become better knowledge in their placing load bids with brokers so that it increases their profit margins as well bottom line it helps to keep a level and fair playing field as far as keeping rates up so that truckers are not cutting their nose despite their face do to under biding on broker loads which in the end kill an industry for everyone. Great Video my friend, stay safe and keep on trucking and stay between those dotted lines, take care. SPG
Can you please do another video, I’m a new freight dispatcher trying to understand what a fair rate. I don’t have truckersedge. Thanks this video was great 👌
Thanks Dez. They change ever Qt. it seems. I should do one every so often and touch on what I'm seeing and get some input from you guys, for us all to gain from
123loadboard, also offer that plus more for only 35/month when you use a promo code or sign up thunderfunding factoring. Can find the code online and TH-cam it floating around. That board only few yrs old but becoming one of the big ones fast
Specialized work pays that just being a leased driver without having to do any of that... It's nice to see what y'all are doing out there, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with any of that.... I just call dispatch and get my next load.
You cant put a price in simplicity JP. But I wouldn't change what I do go through.... I believe I'm an addict to the game I play every load I call on lol
I take 10% of loads for maintenance. It stack up pretty quick :) Full service PM every 18-20,000 miles. And for tires, I thump them daily, check pressure every 3 or so days But as far as a program to join, I have no idea. I just try my best to maintain it. So far I've had no issues that I couldnt fix to get me in a shop :)
quick question for you Samuel thank you for the video great advice but I got to say how much are you paying in fees as far as load board fees Etc just curious
@@MakeCentsTrucking what i need to do first as a dispatcher? do i contact broker first if yes how do i get the drivers if i get the driver who do i go to next is it back to broker?
Have a couple of questions if you don't mind answering them I currently have my truck least to hunt Brothers have a chance to buy a drop trailer would you recommend it and how does QuickPay work and do you make more with your own authority them being least cuz I am currently getting 68% plus the fuel surcharge
Looking into doing this. What paperwork is needed to get loads with different companies off of load boards, like using both coyote and CH Robinson? Can one just dive into this head first? Your videos are very helpful. Thanks
Some brokers like the ones you mention require you to have your authority for so long before they will take you on. Some people make it look so easy, and maybe I make it look harder, but I do know it is expensive and involved. Very Good Luck
what do you suggest for someone with a brand-new dodge van 3500 2021, do I need some requirements to start transporting because I am new in the game, and I see a lot of loads for vans as well.
I'm obviously not a Trucker, so is there any chance someone can give me a Coles Notes on how the money works? Like that Jax to Brundidge run for $660; is that the average of what people are being paid to make that run? How much are you looking to get per mile (ie: it's only 307 miles, so that's $2.14 per mile if you take that load). It would only take 3 hours to drive that far, so then you look for a load *out* of Brundidge going somewhere else? Do you get to choose where you go and how long you're gone for? How much should an O/O be looking to make per mile? What is the per-mile cost of running your O/O truck? I know the biggest expense is fuel, but what other costs are there (insurance, etc). So many questions, lol. I'm a 30-year Vet just retiring, and looking for a new career.
Hey bro, been watching for alittle while, and i have a question. Im currently a yard jockey at publix is dacula, been driving since August. I was considering on my off days renting truck and trailer, and try to run some loads. This video helped me understand the loadboard much better, but idk anything else. Like how do i get paid, do i need a trailer, is it cost effective to do it like this. Im just trying to get any info i can so i can make more money to live the life i desire. Thanks for your time.
Yes or lease with a carrier that will allow you to run the load boards. Fresh in I would go Dry van. If you have experience with flats or reefer, go that route. It's more of preference :)
Thank you very much sir. Great video, fantastic information. I'm thinking of making the jump to O/O, was surprised to see that you didn't mention anything about the fuel surcharge. Is that shown anywhere in DAT? Just trying to get a handle on what my expenses should be. Thanks in advance. Keep up the great work and keep the shiny side up. ;o)
yes. Just type in dimensions and you'll get all the avail. Seem to be a pretty good bit. I'm going to do a hotshot video soon as I get a moment, I'll add in that for ya bro
MakeCents wassup man like him I have a 24ft box truck with lift gate.. does that negotiating method work the same if you do partials? Because some brokers that I go through tries telling me that being a partials effects the rate
Just remember if there are more trucks than loads you might have to settle for a fair rate, I had to prove this to alot of truckers the hard way . Brokers have Bills too .
Without factoring or quick pay, the broker will pay you for hauling their freight. Most will pay you in 30 days. For some reason in trucking, we don't get paid before our service
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MakeCents can I use this for 26 ft box trucks
Yes
Bro I really do not know about that.. IF you can do that back and forth, then yes, totally worth it to me. Just have to run the numbers and see what they rates are and see if it's worth your time
@CarlosChip Morales Hi, are you hauling loads from Montreal?
MakeCents how can I become a dispatcher ? And dispatch truckers 👋
Also- I After 31 years as an independent- I find the annual 'Sweet Spot" of around $140-$150k....I take 6 weeks vacation per year at my age- When you start grossing $190-$225-$290k per year- Money looks good BUT- you really gotta be careful with the IRS...This is very helpful advice- people become "Spenders" when the money gets good...And become forgetful. I pay around 12-14k per year in taxes STEADY over the last 20 years or so-..You start making 200-300k You can only write off so much- I have a good CPA and Im sure you do to..Be Careful- Money can Ruin ya just as fast as it makes ya.
how do you do it .thanks
If you're making too much money you can always buy a newer truck or build/buy a shop, etc.
Unless you deliberately don't want to work as much.
I wouldn't keep myself from earning just because I'm afraid of the tax man. There are always places to put the money.
"lane rate average" I have watched 5. 5 videos that I assumed were identical to this and not 1 person even mentioned it or anything like it. Trying a soft uninformed version of negotiating. This tool gives you real negotiating power. Badass man thank you 💯
Guys please DONT SAY YES TO CHEAP LOADS.. if you do take cheap loads .. better for you to sell your truck and go work on McDonald’s ..or Walmart
100%
You think 250 miles for 650 isn't cheap lol
W
Look at the trucks driving on hwy. Notice that they have double plates in the front. Plates from Mexico and USA. What is happening is that companies from Mexico are taking the load to wherever and driving back with a load with 2 drivers they get paid 20 cents a mile how can we compete. I live in laredo tx. There is a company named ed group they get drivers who move trailers around the city. There are many companies doing this in laredo. I think ice has to intervene. It's like HIRING chinese people for sweat shops.i asked one driver how much they were paying him and he said 2dollars and 50cents per movement that's not even taking into consideration how many hrs it will take its flat fee
@@mayyouprosper8140 Absolutely right ,too many things are wrong and we are suppose to said something.
Good vid. You know what's better then having the 15 day average? Knowing how to set a rate and knowing how to add 30-50% back to the amount they start with.
Golden information for all of us drivers. This helps us keep up with "them". Appreciate the 411 brother.
As a former O/O (got out in 1994), Wow how have things changed! We only dealt with brokers we knew, and we never had any idea what the rate really was before the broker.
P.s. I never did well going to Florida with a van, I always had to do as you say, deadhead to Georgia. But that changed when I bought a reefer😎
That's only 1 State though. Reefers stay docked way longer than a Van. In this business time is money
thank you Sir... just found you- the wife and I are plotting on getting to get our first truck and cross over to owner op. land- this video was right on time... Bless-
Awesome, Glad to have ya bro!!
Thanks for the reply- could you do a simple video on what all you need to get loads? I am under the impression that a good truck, plates, and insurance is all you need to step to companies on the load board, or approach growing, and or established carriers, and smaller ones to get going... I know there is more to it(setting up your truck with tools etc.) but a brief would help some... Thanks again-
Dominican Ronindez First you want to worry about getting your authority and stuff. And the insurance is quite expensive. Then you have to have driver files, be in a drug consortium, etc,etc, Much more than I expected. And one thing to do to reduce your taxes is to file under an "S-Corp" So you only pay taxes on the profit. And lessons your debt for other taxes on all that money. Very good luck to you.
Man I subscribed not even halfway through and I don’t even do my own loads. Thanks for the knowledge
Thanks for showing us researching into the Owner Operator field.
I am looking at getting into this and this video has been the most helpful to me BY FAR thank you for this content
I'm pretty sure this was one of the first of your videos I watched, just forgot to like or comment.
Man, now that I see it again, it is priceless information.
Don't lower the rate for everyone because you want to underbid everyone.....that's probably why the rates fluctuate so much.
Start high, settle high.....keep those rates going for everyone!
Now, if I ever get to try that myself, I have no excuse for negligence....lol.
absolutely :):)
I would recommend going very high and staying there. We have a truck shortage and price increase, but the rates are staying low. How did shipping costs increase 25% from last year (much higher rates last year) for Manufacturers but the carriers are not being paid squat?
Source: www.daytondailynews.com/business/lack-truck-drivers-demand-driving-prices-one-way/q8VOvsMncMKjEgCt0mGijJ/
This has given me so much insight! I'm new to this and didn't know much about anything, and this video definitely helped. Now I just need to work on my negotiating skills!
Awesome! Glad to help man!! I'll keep em coming weekly
I need help
Good video man! I’m a shipper and the DAT is an absolute necessity. If Owner Ops are not using the DAT they aren’t doing it right.
On a side note, the Florida market has absolutely exploded with produce and plants and that’s why the offer rate into FL are lower than the 15 day average. Load are paying $4-5 per mile out of FL right now. Get down there and make some $$$
Yesir! I'm headed to Elkton Fl right now. I'll be looking out for some of that money :):)
MakeCents good deal! Drive safe brother and make that money
Thank you brotha for this knowledge I appreciate you teaching this important information Tomorrow I will change my plan with dat load to the $99.99 plan
What’s good brotha head the update I changed my plan to the one you recommended now I see exactly what you mean appreciate you brotha be safe
Good video Sammy there is so much to trucking now it hurts my head to think about it .Tim was talking about fuel taxes and Lost me Completely I am glad I am Retired !!! Take care.
Lol Yes. There is alot to it when you think about it. But yet... it seems simple... man I've been doing it to long. I'm working on what you got... Um retirement :):)
Good info. I’m not happy with my numbers for the year. Might be pulling the trigger for my own authority sooner then I thought.
That’s some good info. You always get what you pay for. I’m willing to bet this little extra $99 a month more than pays for itself in one load.
I like $3-$5 per mile :):) 4oo miles or less a day... yes it does well :)
Very true, well worth it
Do you have to have your own authority to get the loads from the board?
This seems like a really good tool. I can’t wait to use it. I will also look to the area that I will be going in see how many loads are in that area because reload is a big factor as well. Rate per mile does it matter as much to me as it does how much revenue per day I make. I could waste the whole day on a short load that makes three dollars a mile but make more money On a longer run that actually has a lower rate. If I could hit $1000 per day I would be pretty content although I would try to do as much as I could
Yes sir I l like $13/1400 per day. Or $1000 after fuel :):)
Hey man what’s going on! I really like your videos and i’ve been learning alot from you! I’m new in the industry and I’m currently driving locally.. but my main goal is to have my own truck in the near future and be able to make some good money. Keep doing what you’re doing, i’m sure it’s helping alot of drivers just like its helping me!
Yes sir! You do the same bro, keep on keeping on :)
What you’re saying makes absolute sense. Are you negotiating to drive yourself out of business or are you negotiating to make a living? That’s what it boils down to.
Man that's an amazing educational video for the trucking community, I'm learning a lot, thank you so much bro.
You're very welcome bro.
Yes this is the info that everyone needs to be posting around instead of all that drama on TH-cam and people showing off their small paychecks while running 3,000 miles.
Lmao..
I knew what load boards did but i didnt know it was like that. So you can basically do state runs or all over. Nice.....
great job explaining DAT Sammy. love your imformative videos...Keep them comming.thankx
Good deal, I'll try and make more about dat, more people need to use it or similar
I got the same blanket! It's a sign ! Let me know if you're hiring drivers would be grateful to learn from the best !
Great video. Wish there were more people sharing this type of topic here. FYI, I remember when DAY started publishing these lane rates. At the time they reported the data was 1 week old, so a 15 day average would be the 15 days that occurred 7 days ago. Also while this is a great tool that we all should be using it is not always correct. For years it would report truckload rates out of New England that were much higher than what we would pay. This was due to the carriers that were reporting their rates were mostly large companies with contracted dedicated lanes. Spot market can be much different. Also take the DOT crackdown two weeks ago. Rates shot way up, but the rate tool was still reporting data from the weeks before. What I have seen since the dawn of this rate tool is that the rate tool is controlling or attempting to control the rates. This is not good for carriers or shippers/brokers because it is a deviation from the free market.
I like how in the video he shows us how many exact matches to his search he got and the rates being offered. Another thing I do is to search the amount of trucks looking for loads as well to get an understanding of the truck to load ratio. Clearly when I get a load out of Miami going to Chicago, I can simply do a search on both equipment and loads and see there are 500+ trucks to 3 loads, the rate tool will show $2.00 per mile, but we end up moving it at $1.10 pm for example. That being said dont misunderstand the motive, its not to deny the carrier a chance to make money, its to make sure we continue to get business from our clients, if we just start letting the rate creep up on them they will look to other sources. Hence why the free market is so important and why we all must stay on top of things.
That's a hustle all in it's self staying on top of things.
Hey bud, I want to give you a shout out and saying thanks for putting out this info by taken the time out of your day to help increase awareness in other o/o so that they become better knowledge in their placing load bids with brokers so that it increases their profit margins as well bottom line it helps to keep a level and fair playing field as far as keeping rates up so that truckers are not cutting their nose despite their face do to under biding on broker loads which in the end kill an industry for everyone. Great Video my friend, stay safe and keep on trucking and stay between those dotted lines, take care. SPG
Can you please do another video, I’m a new freight dispatcher trying to understand what a fair rate. I don’t have truckersedge. Thanks this video was great 👌
You need Dat Power or TruckersEdge because the rates constantly change 👌😎 I’ll get another video out this week and see how the freight is doing :)
Thanks a lot Bro for your time! Have a safe trip!
Damn!!!! A whole new world I don’t have to deal with and honestly know anything about.
You dont know what youre missing out on lol
The hustle is what brings me back for more :):)
Thanks for the great video! Really appreciate the effort and education.
I appreciate your videos I like when you give insight on the Load Board keep it in the lines stay safe
Thanks Dez. They change ever Qt. it seems. I should do one every so often and touch on what I'm seeing and get some input from you guys, for us all to gain from
Thanks for the information buddy it’s really awesome
I appreciate your hustle I would like to learn this point what can u entail or avenues to explore
123loadboard, also offer that plus more for only 35/month when you use a promo code or sign up thunderfunding factoring. Can find the code online and TH-cam it floating around. That board only few yrs old but becoming one of the big ones fast
I may try that one out if Dat starts drying up or.. if they still offer a that deal when they get more unloaders
Specialized work pays that just being a leased driver without having to do any of that... It's nice to see what y'all are doing out there, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with any of that.... I just call dispatch and get my next load.
You cant put a price in simplicity JP. But I wouldn't change what I do go through.... I believe I'm an addict to the game I play every load I call on lol
Hazmat ?
Thanks Bro, for trying to educate those truckers. It might be a losing game. Dont think they know bssic math.
Sounds good but i wouldn’t go from GA to Miami. Ain’t shit at the bottom of FL.
Bro You the man! Just got my own authority. Question? Is there a maintenance program you suggest for brake downs over the road. Tire repair etc.
I take 10% of loads for maintenance. It stack up pretty quick :) Full service PM every 18-20,000 miles. And for tires, I thump them daily, check pressure every 3 or so days
But as far as a program to join, I have no idea. I just try my best to maintain it. So far I've had no issues that I couldnt fix to get me in a shop :)
jay lawrence Great goddamn question!! 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m a new authority and finding the right mechanic has been killing both my trucks!!🤦🏽♂️🤬🤷🏽♂️
Good video my brother. You definitely taught me something 💯
New subscriber and hit the notification and also like this video.
Got this job today this helpful thanks 👤
Awesome! Glad to have you :)
@@MakeCentsTrucking can u plz make a video how to negotiate a dealer
no way man I just downloaded that movie and watched it yesterday pretty good movie
I'm about to finish it. Early app. had me cut if off last night lol
Great info Sammy. Keep it coming
Is there an option for you to choose the truck. I don't have semitruck, I have 26 footer box with a lift gate for small shipments.
Very well articulated!!! ...please educate these ignorant drivers.✌🏿✌🏿
quick question for you Samuel thank you for the video great advice but I got to say how much are you paying in fees as far as load board fees Etc just curious
I use one, DAT Pro and it's $99 per month :)
Greatly appreciated, Samuel!
Great info! Thank you! Will the truckers edge "DAT" board work the same way for flatbed / conestoga wagon loads?
Yes sir' :) check for my flatbed rate video I did last week or so.
@@MakeCentsTrucking what i need to do first as a dispatcher? do i contact broker first if yes how do i get the drivers if i get the driver who do i go to next is it back to broker?
Dose it work for hotshot loads under 26k too or just for the tractor trailer guys using the 99$ load board thanks still good info either way¡¡
yes. Just search for your specs :)
@@MakeCentsTrucking thanks for the info good job on the videos they r helpful keep it up 👍
Hey man I really appreciate your video thank you for the input so very helpful
Thank you bro.
Wow. This was super helpful. Thank you.
Awesome!
i have a question. what you have to do first do you contact broker for loads than contact the truck driver please i need help with this
Have a couple of questions if you don't mind answering them I currently have my truck least to hunt Brothers have a chance to buy a drop trailer would you recommend it and how does QuickPay work and do you make more with your own authority them being least cuz I am currently getting 68% plus the fuel surcharge
Great information thank you for the heads up.
Looking into doing this. What paperwork is needed to get loads with different companies off of load boards, like using both coyote and CH Robinson? Can one just dive into this head first? Your videos are very helpful. Thanks
Contact the broker, ask for a carrier pack and fill it out for each one. Once verified you can haul their loads :)
Some brokers like the ones you mention require you to have your authority for so long before they will take you on. Some people make it look so easy, and maybe I make it look harder, but I do know it is expensive and involved. Very Good Luck
Please help me
Dats some damn good advice!
what do you suggest for someone with a brand-new dodge van 3500 2021, do I need some requirements to start transporting because I am new in the game, and I see a lot of loads for vans as well.
💪🏽Great video for sure
Great information. Thank you.
What is the most expensive load? for which trailer?
Thanks for taking ur time to do vidio,be safe 10-4
Do you use your own trailer?
What company are you lease on with?
I'm obviously not a Trucker, so is there any chance someone can give me a Coles Notes on how the money works? Like that Jax to Brundidge run for $660; is that the average of what people are being paid to make that run? How much are you looking to get per mile (ie: it's only 307 miles, so that's $2.14 per mile if you take that load). It would only take 3 hours to drive that far, so then you look for a load *out* of Brundidge going somewhere else? Do you get to choose where you go and how long you're gone for? How much should an O/O be looking to make per mile? What is the per-mile cost of running your O/O truck? I know the biggest expense is fuel, but what other costs are there (insurance, etc).
So many questions, lol. I'm a 30-year Vet just retiring, and looking for a new career.
Great Video Man. I Subscribed.
Awesome!! Glad to have you bro!
You are right by my place Sammy, Savannah in da house!!! 🚛
TITO!! Bro!! I love me some Savannah. May become a Southern GA boy one day lol
Must have tool thanks brother
hi great content man. any chance you can make video for loads going to Canada and back.
coming up :)
Thanks for the Good Info
Nice video Sammy, do you use dat only? How bout the internet truck stop?
Yes besides the broker load boards I'm set up with.
Hey bro, been watching for alittle while, and i have a question. Im currently a yard jockey at publix is dacula, been driving since August. I was considering on my off days renting truck and trailer, and try to run some loads. This video helped me understand the loadboard much better, but idk anything else. Like how do i get paid, do i need a trailer, is it cost effective to do it like this. Im just trying to get any info i can so i can make more money to live the life i desire. Thanks for your time.
Heyy, do you know if this tool is only on truckers edge or is it also on dat power board?
God bless brother! When running these load board do i need my own authority and what kind of trailer should i get? Any info will help thnk u!!
Yes or lease with a carrier that will allow you to run the load boards. Fresh in I would go Dry van. If you have experience with flats or reefer, go that route. It's more of preference :)
MakeCents thanx for your response!!! Stay safe out der.
Is it normal that a broker would have ya sign 250+ forms 3-5 signatures per form
HOW DO YOU FILE THAT YOU WANT THAT ROUTE? WHEN IT IN WRITEING THAT YOU HAVE THAT FRIEGHT LOAD.
Great advice if it doesn't make dollars. Well you know the rest!
Fuel surcharges?
Thank you very much sir. Great video, fantastic information. I'm thinking of making the jump to O/O, was surprised to see that you didn't mention anything about the fuel surcharge. Is that shown anywhere in DAT? Just trying to get a handle on what my expenses should be. Thanks in advance. Keep up the great work and keep the shiny side up. ;o)
Do they ask how long you’ve been in the business? And experience
No. They have that info when they ask for MC or DOT. Even on day 1 I didn't have an issue with booking a load.
I have a 26ft truck . Are there loads on Dat to keep me busy ?
yes. Just type in dimensions and you'll get all the avail. Seem to be a pretty good bit. I'm going to do a hotshot video soon as I get a moment, I'll add in that for ya bro
MakeCents wassup man like him I have a 24ft box truck with lift gate.. does that negotiating method work the same if you do partials? Because some brokers that I go through tries telling me that being a partials effects the rate
Say MakeCents, which load boards are you using besides DAT Truckers Edge?
Just broker boards. None are paid boards beside dat
Well done, driver!
Haha! I see you have that popcorn time app!
daniel sweeney shoot yeah man. Gotta have the Popcorn lol
MakeCents great video btw, it's diffently worth it to get the pro series! That 15 day average is a make or break on what you can bargain with!
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How does fuel surcharge work here
Thanks bro next show us some northeast rates plz
Ima have to charge ya lol 10 dolla 10 dolla
Got ya next one JW
On a different note,Are you using your laptop to use the keep truckin Elogs? Great information Sammy
No, KT is on Phone, but im bout to buy an iPad to use. Thanks bro, I appreciate you
How do you get in with a broker to help you negotiate?
Is it worth deadheading over 150+ miles for a load that pays $3+ a mile(including DH miles)?
I'm not a driver but I'm trying to become a freight broker how do I go by getting driver's there loads
How much do you get for fuel surcharge is it percentage or dollar amount thanks
its included within rates. On the open market its not really a thing like it is to lease drivers with a company.
Will it allow you to check the average rate for a ltl loads ?
it just has the full truck load average. But a lot of the ltl's I see they put up an offer
Just remember if there are more trucks than loads you might have to settle for a fair rate, I had to prove this to alot of truckers the hard way . Brokers have Bills too .
that true
can you explain what's the Days to pay mean?
Without factoring or quick pay, the broker will pay you for hauling their freight. Most will pay you in 30 days.
For some reason in trucking, we don't get paid before our service
Can you use this tool as a BCO or with your own authority or both?
you have to have your own MC or DOT number
How long does it usually take for the brokers to pay you? Or do you go through a third party company that offer an early pay discount?
I use quick pay so normally within 3 days. IF I didn't use quick pay they normally pay around 30 days
Do I need my own trailer to pull loads with my own authority?
It helps, but no. There are some PO moves out here
Thanks a lot
Happy to help
Great info. Thank you
Very good 👍, informative!