Good pay?

terryhop · Sep 21, 2004

I'm looking to drive a company truck for an expediting co. that pays $.28 a mile loaded and empty. I was told I could expect $750/wk and only be out a few days at a time? Does anyone have input as to whether this sounds good?

Thank You for the replies,

mcbride · Sep 21, 2004

Terryhop,

Hi.

Grossing $750.00 @.28 per mile is 2,678.57 miles. How many miles a week would you be running? Running 500 miles per day for 5 days @ .28 a mile is $700.00 gross...600 miles per day for 5 days @ .28 is $840.00 gross...So, go from there...

In addition, many expedite carriers figure milage for routing @ 45 to 50 mph so in 11 hours of just driving (no stop offs) per day this would be around 550 miles each day...

mcbride-
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X X · Sep 24, 2004

If you are driving a cargo van, and they have plenty of miles for you it should be ok. The tractor trailer drivers get about the same, maybe a few cents more so you should be fine.

TryHoursRcrtr · Sep 24, 2004

.28 a mile is a little low. Are you going to have benifits paid for? I know that we are more then that for straight trucks OR tractor trailers.

Fr8 Shaker · Sep 24, 2004

Keep in mind that your going to have expenses on the road also.
food, drinks, showers. depending where you buy your fuel and how much.
As simple as people think their needs are it can still get expensive.

justiceman · Sep 29, 2004

I'm basically new to this but do not see how you can make any money at .28 cpm with fuel at over 2.00 pgallon. I could be wrong? I guess it would really depend a lot on fuel economy, the load, miles. etc.:9

DMWJEFF · Oct 1, 2004

This position is driving a company straight truck. All miles paid. Paid medical,paid dental,& retirement plan.
The company pays fuel, tolls, furnishes all permits,phone, etc....

davekc · Oct 1, 2004

DMVJeff.....you would probably draw a better response indicating exactly what you pay. It is understood that it is driving a company vehicle ect. Most folks would probably prefer dollar amounts verses percentages. For most, a percentage of something tells one nothing.
Davekc

DMWJEFF · Oct 4, 2004

Starts at .28 per mile, more if experienced in expediting. Our insurance co. requires at least 2 years driving exp. to start.

davekc · Oct 4, 2004

DMVJeff.....much much better. It gives folks a much easier way to evaluate your offer compared to their current situation.
Good luck on finding the right folks.

Davekc