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    Back From The Grave

    Thanks vernon946! Yes, I did mean 50k net. Might be a dumb question here, but how does anyone out there survive if GROSSING 50k per year? I can make that as a company driver and still have trouble making ends meet sometimes! I realize everyone's lifestyles are different, but when you factor...
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    Back From The Grave

    Yes, fastman1us, that helps! Can you give me an approximate of what you are grossing each month? Also, what size unit do you have? Wait...that didn't come out right!!! That belongs on another forum!! lol!! You must excuse me...I blame my choice of words on extreme sleep deprevation! The...
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    Back From The Grave

    Not sure if anyone remembers me or not, probably not, but about 8 months ago I was contemplating a career change. My job as a local class A driver was coming to an end. I made the decision to get another local company job instead of buying a cargo van and go expediting. Mainly because it...
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    Drive for Panther 2 ? Good or Bad ?

    ***I posted this in another forum. Hope it helps.*** I'm not sure if this will help you or not, but here goes. Last night I talked to a Panther II driver. He drives a cargo van. I asked how business was. His reply; "Business is so good that today I'm quiting!" He is a driver for an owner. He...
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    Dumb question about a dedicated run

    Pork Chop..in response to your question about making money and logging legal here is my reply: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! No seriously...Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!! Just kidding! Yes, it is possible. But remember, you get paid for the miles you drive. If you log legal, you run less...
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    Question about LandStar Express America...

    I have been asking dirvers for Landstar about the load system. Yes, it is true about the way they get loads. They log into the website and find the load they want. They then call and get the details and set a price. The load is now theirs. Noboby else can take it. They are responsible...
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    Info on Tri-State,Can you help?

    OK, might be a dumb question here. Where on the internet is GM posting these bids? I have no experience in this industry and I'm still not quite sure how all these companies come across loads. And, why do people lease on with a company if it is possible to get the loads yourself on the...
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    Switching to Panther II.....

    RE: Panther II Hey Road Hooligan!! Just wondering what size vehicle you have with Panther II. The best defense is a good offense...thank GOD I'm offensive!!!
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    Cargo Van vs. Local Company Driver

    HEY!!!! I need a reply here!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! The best defense is a good offense...thank GOD I'm offensive!!!
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    Switching to Panther II.....

    RE: IMPORTANT!!!!!!! I'm not sure if this will help you or not, but here goes. Last night I talked to a Panther II driver. He drives a cargo van. I asked how business was. His reply; "Business is so good that today I'm quiting!" He is a driver for an owner. He has been out five weeks and...
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    Question about LandStar Express America...

    Jeff, I have no idea! I am curious though as to what Landstar told you. I have been meaning to contact them about running a cargo van, but have not had the opportunity to do so yet. What are they paying, and what about freelancing? How are loads given out? I know for "big trucks" you go to...
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    Yes, We are new and need some info.

    Greg, I might be able to help a little. I'm not in this field yet, but I have done ALOT of research into it. First and foremost...do your homework!!! Don't just jump into it. Second: Companies I have checked with want at least a cargo van. They weren't too keen on the P/U idea. If your...
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    3/4 Ton or 1 Ton Van? GM, Ford or Chrysler?

    Larry, first off let me say that I do not own a van yet. I have a friend that bought a new Chevy 1 ton cargo van with a Vortex 6.0 gasoline motor. It gets around 15 to 18 mpg and has balls! Even under a load this van gets up and goes. Since I have gotten this idea about getting into expedite...
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    Cargo Van vs. Local Company Driver

    I have not seen any such heater that takes the coleman fual. I do have a heater that uses a propane bottle that is used for camping. I'm just a little concerned about using it inside a van. What about summers? I know it has to be very expensive to run a van with air conditioning all night...
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    GENERAL RV TRANSPORTING

    Do your research BIGRIG_787. I know for a fact that this industry is struggling right now. A friend of mine used to run to Washington state from Indiana delivering RVs each week. Not anymore though. Be sure to talk to some drivers before making a change. Good luck! The best defense is a...
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    FEDEX CC New Dispatch Crap

    I have learned one big piece of info on this site. It never entered my mind that management and dispatchers owned trucks. Now that I have learned this, it makes all the sense in the world to me. Why not own the trucks? They are the people who first see the loads that are available. In the...
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    Cargo Van vs. Local Company Driver

    Sorry...I have been away for a few days. Here are all of my replies. To newthead: "big truck" headaches for me are 1. Running a log book. I just got a ticket 2 weeks ago because the D.O.T. officer didn't like the fact that my home terminal address was not on one of the carbon copies. Even...
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    Cargo Van vs. Local Company Driver

    Thanks catfish! Alot of valuable info I'm getting here. My entering this industry is hinged on one thing. Will I be able to get my minimum mileage per week or not. I have been doing ALOT of research and number crunching. Expenses, maintainence, and other fiscal variables have I looked at...
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    Going Out Of Business

    When you guys refer to rates I'm a little confused. I understand that alot of companies offer drivers a bid process, but what about the companies like Panther II that pay by the mile? .80 per mile for an o/o is crap...if your driving a 6-wheeler or a rig. To me, in my inexperienced way, .80 is...
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    Cargo Van vs. Local Company Driver

    Ok, x06col, I see what you mean. I guess I just figured that when you went back on the board after the weekend, enough loads were present to take off each Monday. I have been told by Panther II and Express One, that, Chicago was a good place to live by beacuse of the amount of freight for cargo...
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