Starting up pros cons and rates

iguana:
I’m assuming the offered £1.40/mile is the laden miles?

Can’t see how that could work profit wise at all personally.

I think you didnt get my point. Someone rent s650 or other higher spec unit for about £500/600 a week rental. Doing easy container work, the type who only drive and open back door, around £1.40 ,eat out every day/night.Obviously he/she wont see any profit in their business and says the industry ■■■■■ no money in it.
Then, another one pays around £300 week for finance/maintenance for their unit. Sub for 1.50-1.60 cook/bring their own food, finds ind est.for night outs. Not putting kelsa bars everywhere etc… He/She will see profit coming in. Two different type of people and business mind. Hope it’s clear.