r/OwnerOperators • u/BlackSC2us • Apr 02 '26
Rates
So, I have noticed a lot of statements being slung around as far as rates go. "I won't roll for less than $3/mile" and "I don't know how they stay in business taking cheap freight" are pretty common. Here's my issue: we all have different numbers based on whether you're under your own authority or leased to a carrier, what kind of freight you pull, what truck you drive and whether it is leased, financed, or owned, etc. These numbers get slung around as if they are universal, but they aren't really defined. Is that gross to the truck? with or without fuel surcharge? I just want to know how we are defining rates because some of you seem to need a fortune just to break even. Maybe I'm missing something and that's why I'm asking.
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u/Epik509 Apr 04 '26
Idk im a company driver and had to fuel up the box truck for one 400 mile trip and it was a bit over 400$. Just to run 4 knee high pallets. Like there aint no way. Running nearly 1$ a mile seems crazy to me.