Andrey1:
Hi all,Been offered a refrigerated load by GIST from ■■■■■■■■■■■ to Grimsby (285miles) for £450 which equals to £1.57
First why such a low rate, second who accept this loads for Ad-hoc? What if no re loads at Grimsby and you travel empty to next place, then rates go under 1.40 or less…
This rate is similar to what traction only, ferry trailers, Barron wood offers (1.50-1.60) for dedicated work on all miles and weekly payment…Mind the fridge maintenance, fuel, booking&waiting times… what’s left in your pocket then for 1.57…
Ad-hoc work I would expect 2.00-2.50 ppm on long run, and short distance about/over 3.00
Or better pull ferry trailers, without trailer cost, hassle for next load, unpaid invoices etc…
They offer that rate because they know that if you don’t accept the job someone else will do it for that rate. It’s called supply and demand. It’s a back-load rate and refrigerated loads from Scotland to the south are very difficult to source. If you don’t have your own customers who you work directly for and negotiate the rates with, then back-load rates are what you will have to accept.