DRY VAN: Achieving $8.075 Gross And Extraordinary $2.75 RPM
Week 4th December – 10th December On the 22nd (Monday) January in the late afternoon, one of our carriers hired an owner-operator expected to pick up a load at that time. Our dispatcher excelled in booking and achieving excellent results with the driver from the very beginning, a crucial factor for carriers and owner-operators to establish a positive start to a long-lasting relationship. We won’t be modest and would assert that this individual had a dream start in the new company, being highly content with earning $8,075 on just 2,940 miles (including empty miles). The carrier was equally proud, confident in the results, and anticipated a potential long-lasting collaboration with the new owner-operator in the company. Now, let’s delve into how the driver generated $8,075. Here’s a breakdown of the loads handled during that week: Hammond, IN, to Morehead, KY: Revenue: $1,600 Deadhead: 17 miles Loaded: 374 miles RPM: $4.09 Weight: 12,000 lbs Commodity: Insulation Lesage, WV, to Whitewater, WI: Revenue: $1,300 Deadhead: 77 miles Loaded: 581 miles RPM: $1.98 Weight: 38,500 lbs Commodity: Paint non-haz S Beloit, IL, to O’Fallon, MO: Revenue: $1,500 Deadhead: 36 miles Loaded: 332 miles RPM: $4.07 Weight: 11,123 lbs Commodity: Chips Quincy, IL, to New Concord, OH: Revenue: $1,800 Deadhead: 105 miles Loaded: 562 miles RPM: $2.70 Weight: 40,781 lbs Commodity: FAK Canton, OH, to Kansas City, MO: Revenue: $1,875 Deadhead: 73 miles Loaded: 782 miles RPM: $2.19 Weight: 42,670 lbs Commodity: Food products In addition, it’s noteworthy that 2 out of the total 5 loads in the week were priced at more than $4 per mile, showcasing impressive negotiation skills. Considering that the average rate per mile (RPM) per DAT in the previous week was $2.15, this is a substantial accomplishment. Another positive aspect is that the total RPM he achieved is $2.75, surpassing both the Reefer and flatbed average RPM. Lastly, the driver finished the week in a decent area, having already been assigned a one-day transit load with a revenue of $1,900. However, this information will resurface next week, depending on whether the driver achieves another outstanding result, considering the stiff competition with other drivers. If you’re ready to elevate your dispatch service and achieve results like these, visit our website at www.logisteroid.com or reach out to us today at 630-800-3648. Your success story begins with us.
