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<blockquote data-quote="STFXG" data-source="post: 1013213" data-attributes="member: 41750"><p>Net profits varies from every contract. You won't get any clear answer on profits without knowing the revenues for the routes you are looking at.</p><p></p><p>HD loads their own trucks. They get out of the building later. They make a little less than ground. They generally work less because they run less volume. You don't own a defined area and you can be floated based on volume in to other areas. Tues-sat delivery. Turn by turn manifests so it's easier to train new drivers. You don't have to return to the terminal when your day is done. No pickups.</p><p></p><p>Ground trucks are loaded every morning you just scan through what you got and hit the road. More volume based on bulk stops and you also do pickups. Mon-fri. Paid more in most cases. Defined work area, more responsibility. Usually requires bigger trucks from higher volumes. </p><p></p><p>Same contractor relations for both opcos. They come from district not building. </p><p></p><p>The opportunity for expansion is usually as high as your bank account. Dont expect free routes. You will have to buy them. New routes are rarely approved.</p><p></p><p>Contractors manage differently. That varies widely as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="STFXG, post: 1013213, member: 41750"] Net profits varies from every contract. You won't get any clear answer on profits without knowing the revenues for the routes you are looking at. HD loads their own trucks. They get out of the building later. They make a little less than ground. They generally work less because they run less volume. You don't own a defined area and you can be floated based on volume in to other areas. Tues-sat delivery. Turn by turn manifests so it's easier to train new drivers. You don't have to return to the terminal when your day is done. No pickups. Ground trucks are loaded every morning you just scan through what you got and hit the road. More volume based on bulk stops and you also do pickups. Mon-fri. Paid more in most cases. Defined work area, more responsibility. Usually requires bigger trucks from higher volumes. Same contractor relations for both opcos. They come from district not building. The opportunity for expansion is usually as high as your bank account. Dont expect free routes. You will have to buy them. New routes are rarely approved. Contractors manage differently. That varies widely as well. [/QUOTE]
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