Owner operator trying to figure out how much to pay a driver

by Lady Di
(Cali)

I just purchased a truck and trailer. I am trying to find out the best way to pay my driver without me totally coming up on the short end.

What would be a good price to pay by the mile, or would I want to pay a set rate for?

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Nov 02, 2015
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Advice NEW
by: Anonymous

60/40 you working limo not a truck brow from .25c plas extra for pick up 50$ max .26c per mile good luck

Aug 28, 2014
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driver looking for righ O/O NEW
by: Anonymous

I would drive otr for an O/O for 600.00 to 700.00 per week able to start asap. or even local (preferred but not a must) rate open for discussion. I'm near Punta Gorda fl. email me if interested. midnightwalker2004@yahoo.com

Jun 01, 2014
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60/40??? NEW
by: Anonymous

This guy must have never bought diesel. Lol

Apr 26, 2014
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Driver pay NEW
by: Anonymous

60 for you 40 for driver if you getting paid by the load. Just my two cents

Dec 06, 2012
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PAYING A DRIVER ? NEW
by: Anonymous

I'm sorry to tell you; Your headed for trouble right from the start. Why would you buy the trk & trl before looking into expences such as insurance, maintaince, office equipment, loads, lanes,fuel,layover pay, deadheading and medical costs just to name some food for thought.I started out on the docks, learning the trucking operations from manufactoring to shipping. Talked to lots of the drivers that gave sound advice in what to look for in starting my own trucking company. The best help, was a business class. My advice to you now is "lease on" and pay the driver less than the company pays the truck.. Read the contract carefully before signing.
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