Yard tip

Empty miles eat the week even when the loaded RPM looks fine.

Unpaid empties between loads kill take-home. You burn fuel and hours getting to the next pickup, and none of that shows on the rate con. Miles look busy. Pocket doesn’t.

What to watch

How many empty miles you rolled last week. Whether anyone paid for the deadhead. After fuel, what actually hit your pocket. A strong loaded RPM still loses if the empties between loads own half the week.

Next step

Do a Lane Check with Rob at CDL Agent — not hiring. Talk seat, miles, empty pain, and take-home. We put together what other guys in a seat like yours are making and shoot you the write-up.