Jayman
Expert Expediter
I have been looking into the rates of each type of trucking. Granted, this is aimed at E units. From what I see in rates in expedite for loaded miles...it seems the average pay is about $1.50/mile. (basic rate+fsc) For a lot of the TL/LTL companies, most pay about $1.18/mile again basic rate plus fsc loaded or DH.
Working from a solo drivers perspective, which would be the best situation? From what I see, it would depend on the DH required. If your expedite and get a 350 mile run but have to DH 150 miles and get 0.00 for the 150...then your total 500 mile run ($1.50/loaded mile) would pay $1.05/mile. Total income of $525.00 If you are TL/LTL you would get $1.18 for all of it, that would = $590.00
Granted, that is just one hypothetical example. I am sure there are situations that would show expedite paying more. But, are there more headaches with expedite and worrying about the required DH? What are the pit falls of TL/LTL other than the potential of driving more for about the same income? (keeping in mind driving more obviously means working harder, higher fuel cost, and more wear on the vehicle)
Working from a solo drivers perspective, which would be the best situation? From what I see, it would depend on the DH required. If your expedite and get a 350 mile run but have to DH 150 miles and get 0.00 for the 150...then your total 500 mile run ($1.50/loaded mile) would pay $1.05/mile. Total income of $525.00 If you are TL/LTL you would get $1.18 for all of it, that would = $590.00
Granted, that is just one hypothetical example. I am sure there are situations that would show expedite paying more. But, are there more headaches with expedite and worrying about the required DH? What are the pit falls of TL/LTL other than the potential of driving more for about the same income? (keeping in mind driving more obviously means working harder, higher fuel cost, and more wear on the vehicle)
