Hello-Newbie with a question??

[dabluzman1]

Don't you be making fun of the clowns now...these carriers(3 ring Circus) put a lot of effort to produce these clowns...

They first go to the Big Top ( orientation) to meet the ringmaster(recruiter) from there they are told, When,Where, and how they will perform, they will be told pay will vary with performance ovation(shippers)....Then if they make it this far, introduction to the animal trainers(dispatch) where they are told they will perform as requested in a line-up that varies from show to show...When someone needs a laugh they will be sent out at the lowest rate of pay...
The clown that performs the best will get the better showtimes and a bigger part of the ticket take$$...

After the Big Show the clowns are expected to put away their toys and take off the make-up and move to the next location all unpaid of course because the Circus gives you this great opportunity to perform you should be kissing their feet (optional)

I like the circus.

3 years in a row over 6 figures.

send in the clowns.

[x06col]

I agree six figures is easy to do. And lucrative when split two ways ..company/contractor.

I'd imagine tho, the soup would get pretty thin when split four ways..company/contractor/driver 1/driver 2.

[dabluzman1]

I agree six figures is easy to do. And lucrative when split two ways ..company/contractor.

I'd imagine tho, the soup would get pretty thin when split four ways..company/contractor/driver 1/driver 2.

companyy/contractor/driver1/driver2........HEY THATS ME

sumptin i dink i wrong............

me and da wife net (pretax) over 6 figars for the last three depressed years.........

GO REFIGURE

thanx for having me clarify it .......

Some of you just dont get it......there is very good money
to be made being a "clown" as so stupidly put.

The only thing that could be better, is to be the owner/1 driver/ 2 driver..............then I would get that 38% as well.

OOOPPPPss , I may have given away the secret to making
even more money in the circus.

If ya want to to hear it col......6 figures is my wife and my take.....not truck gross.
Some depression, huh.

Soup is getting mighty tasty, of course it is only the
appetizer for our surf and turf.

[x06col]

Oh I know Bluz. If'n ya wanna refiggure I did six pretty consistently running single except for when I were proving someone. The extra 40% and the true revenue really add up.

Keep er up, an i'll see ya fish'in or a pikk'in session someday. Yer doin gooder, keep it up.

[dabluzman1]

Oh I know Bluz. If'n ya wanna refiggure I did six pretty consistently running single except for when I were proving someone. The extra 40% and the true revenue really add up.

Keep er up, an i'll see ya fish'in or a pikk'in session someday. Yer doin gooder, keep it up.

x06col, I am stunned

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

I would be very pleased to have you visit one of my sessions

Now, if I can only get the banks to pony up with a good rate,

we would be owner/ 1 driver/ 2 driver. All in due time.

[nightcreacher]

Hello ladies and gents, I wanted to tell everyone thx for the great information that has seen posted here about trucking. Because of that I have decided to go into the business of logistics. I will be purchasing my freightliner in the near future and hiring two drivers so I can start working for FedEx Custom critical program as owner/operator. Do you have guys/gals have any literature, opinions, and facts about custom critical besides what I got from FedEx. I would really appreciate it. I am hearing people are making a killing out there and if so what is the average. I am not try to retire soon but would like at least pay the truck note and expenses.

I hope you have a bank full of money.it sounds to me your putting the cart before the horse.You didn't mention what size truck your putting on. If your going to rely on the Fedex logistics side of Custom Critical,you may not have enough money to pay for your fuel, let alone pay the drivers that are in your truck.
It doesn't matter what expedite company your with,If your not in the right place at the right time,you will be very disappointed.Good luck,you should read back in the forums for a couple of years.

[nightcreacher]

[QUOTE=greg334;356791]FedEx a logistics company?

When did that happen?

last year

[iceroadtrucker]

I can see everyone here has difference of opinion. On which Company to contract for ect.

2005 I got my CDL and I was told at the School I attended since I obtained my own Loan to pay for the school. The best Thing I could do was put a add in the classifieds driver available. I was told I would make better money than working for training Companies like USA, Swift, Werner, TMC.

That being the case I did. Soon as I did I got a call from an OOP. needing a driver. In the mean time I Called the school to find out what this Expedite Trucking was and asked about the Company in particular. The President and founder of the school told me that the said Expedite Company I am going to drive for is The Best of the Best. Still here enough said.
Greatest On Earth. Right now U Betcha!!

[Moot]

I have decided to go into the business of logistics.

I will be purchasing my freightliner in the near future and hiring two drivers so I can start working for FedEx Custom critical program as owner/operator.

I am hearing people are making a killing out there and if so what is the average.

Maybe I used the wrong words by saying "killing".

My friend is an owner/operator with one truck for the FedEx custom critical program and claiming he is net income is 2K/week.

I do not trust him.

So I will roll out my sleeves and educate myself about expediting and being an owner/operator.

By the way, I am not yet convinced that is why I am here. If all is good, I will probably start around Sept 2010.

After reading your posts I have many questions. The most pertinent being: If you were called in for a random drug test tomorrow, next month or on/or around September 2010 would you pass?

[galogistics]

I would pass any drug tests with flying colors now and beyond Sept 2010. Also another clarification, I am using the word "logistics" for a company or LLC that I will be starting up to minimize my personal liabilities.

[galogistics]

Thanks for the headsup nightcreacher. Like I stated before my friend just got into FedEx custom critical program as owner/operator and doing ok for the past several months averaging net income of 6k/month. I have seen his settelments. If you were to rank all of the companies out there to become owner/operator, what would be the order in terms of reliablity, support, and revenue.

[galogistics]

Thanks Linda for the info. Like I said if I can supplement my income and save for a rainy day or better yet when we have another economic meltdown due to some very very greedy people, I will be happy. Netting 100K/year during the past three years shows the hard work and planning on your part. I wish you the best in the coming years.

[x06col]

x06col, I am stunned

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

I would be very pleased to have you visit one of my sessions

Now, if I can only get the banks to pony up with a good rate,

we would be owner/ 1 driver/ 2 driver. All in due time.

A "good rate"? You'd tink, after that many decent years in a row, a fella'd be able to cash one out. What gives here??

[dabluzman1]

A "good rate"? You'd tink, after that many decent years in a row, a fella'd be able to cash one out. What gives here??

"What gives here??"

My thought exactly.

But, you know the drill.

I am a first time buyer. In an industry with a high mortality rate.
I can buy another house, boat, car, Picasso, or anyother number of "other" businesses up for sale with no problem.

I have qualified with a number of "finance" companies.
But, with only 2 financials ( they wont accept the 10 month 1st year) I am hearing I need more years experience.
Now my bank is on my side.
I would rather do business with them.
They need to write this thru SBA.
All that being said, my Bank is trying very hard to get things
done.
They love the gross, my credit score is 750, I have another Business that I bank thru them.
What I want is a single digit % loan.
Thats the scoope.
I'm in no hurry. It has to meet my expectations or I dont need it.
Thanx for askin.

[x06col]

"What gives here??"

My thought exactly.

But, you know the drill.

I am a first time buyer. In an industry with a high mortality rate.
I can buy another house, boat, car, Picasso, or anyother number of "other" businesses up for sale with no problem.

I have qualified with a number of "finance" companies.
But, with only 2 financials ( they wont accept the 10 month 1st year) I am hearing I need more years experience.
Now my bank is on my side.
I would rather do business with them.
They need to write this thru SBA.
All that being said, my Bank is trying very hard to get things
done.
They love the gross, my credit score is 750, I have another Business that I bank thru them.
What I want is a single digit % loan.
Thats the scoope.
I'm in no hurry. It has to meet my expectations or I dont need it.
Thanx for askin.

Single digit, i'd hope so, for a damd ol noisey truk. What in the world do the think their moneys worth?? I only costs em less than a percent. I'd jes go buy one, an let'um count the money they didn't get. But while i'm typing, I really like their stocks....they pay great dividends.