Your opinion please

Joshua Robichaud · Jun 13, 2018

For arguments sake you have two offers from two different owners of a truck let’s say the trucks are exactly the same so there’s no issue there. And furthermore they both are contracted on with the same company for arguments sake let’s call it ABC logistics.

The first owner is offering a 60 / 40 split with the owner getting the 60% and paying all expenses

The second owner is offering a 40 / 60 split
With the drivers having to pay for fuel but you will get the fuel surcharge

Trying to figure out what is going to be more beneficial to me and really have no idea which way to go here

Thanks

BigStickJr · Jun 13, 2018

The trucks could be similar because one owner will sometimes give you this option.
60/40 or 40/60.
You’ll be asked
1) what kind of equipment ?
2) Will you go home often ?
3) Do you have a heavy foot ?
4) Will you get paid Deadhead ?

Treadmill · Jun 13, 2018

Id take the 60% because i can control where i want to go to. No owner telling me where to go and controlling my income opportunities. JMHO.

BigStickJr · Jun 13, 2018

I expect about 80% of experienced expediters will pick 60/40.

Is that the best choice for a stone cold rookie ?

DollarSign · Jun 14, 2018

Alot depends on what the equipment is. Van, Str8?

Joshua Robichaud · Jun 14, 2018

DollarSign said:
Alot depends on what the equipment is. Van, Str8?

Straight truck.

Greg · Jun 14, 2018

Factors to consider
Carrier
Fuel efficiency of the trucks
Available fuel discounts
Solo or team
Dispatcher or self dispatch
Paid deadhead

60/40 should put more money in your pocket if the truck is fuel efficient and driven correctly.

Lawrence · Jun 14, 2018

Over the years as this question has arisen 60/40 is best, if you can keep your foot of the gas pedal.

Tennesseahawk · Jun 15, 2018

Treadmill said:
Id take the 60% because i can control where i want to go to. No owner telling me where to go and controlling my income opportunities. JMHO.

Owners, by law, cannot force you to go here or there, unless you're an employee.

terryandrene · Jun 15, 2018

Vehicle owners may, however, specify how an independent contractor may use their vehicle while you are not under dispatch. Conditions of vehicle use should be clearly specified by the written contract between the driver and the owner.

DollarSign · Jun 15, 2018

Joshua Robichaud said:
DollarSign said:

Alot depends on what the equipment is. Van, Str8?

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Straight truck.

Very few drivers take the 40%. Most take the 60% as they don't won't to be told what to do and control the truck. Also everyone wants the higher % LOL .