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I have to have pretty dependable internet access on the road when I go back out Monday 6/2/08. I am not a big fan of Flying J even though I hear their internet wireless service is decent out in the parking lot and inside for the price. I like the Pilots and TA's mainly - so what would you...

csands007, I think you are right. I think must of the smaller carreirs are going for that $2.00 per mile rate plus the FSC. Now, like you said, TS, P2 and some of the others will be able to grab 2.50-3.00 with ease because of their customer base, history and service records - and hell you...

Jeff- Thanks for the comment. Yea, everyone needs to set their own rates, keep their own profit margins, and all that. But, you should always know the competition or you can put yourself out of the market. By either pricing yourself to high OR by pricing yourself to low and forcing...

Yes, yes indeed. But, using what I know, see and calculate and add in what others see, know and calculate combines two, three or four different sides to a formula. Such information could and I repeat could be more useful than just one view. But, that is just my thought and my reasoning...

jaminjim - because information when used wisely is knowledge.

He told me that was his flat rate, so I guess no FSC. So give me your thoughts. He runs out of Detoit and stays in OH, MI. IN, IL and KY.

Just got off the phone with a good buddy of mine in the business. We got talking about the subjects of my last two threads, cost per mile and straight trucks vs cargo vans. He is a carrier with his own authority and he told me (and gave me the OK to share to others) that he charges...

greg334 - If that was meant for me I will address that. My goal was to bring on some contractors. However, being new its' a little tough to get going that way and I have some customers that I need to service now. Therefore, as the owner, I am going to hit the road to take care of business...

colonel - sir, that is what i am saying too i agree with you. that's what has me confused with these people talking about taking loads for $1.20-$1.40 per mile........... am i missing something? no my minimum is set at $2.20 per mile plus fsc....that is rock bottom.

After looking over and over at my cost per mile for my actual truck - I am just wondering outside my normal customer base, how much business I am going to get if I am out here trying to charge $2.00 per mile.................... I guess we will see........ Thank goodness for some regular...

Someone, on one of my other threads, brought up the cost per mile factor. I thought we could start another thread and maybe discuss this issue - because to me, this is THE MOST CRITICAL step every owner of one truck or 500 trucks MUST KNOW! For instanance I know, that we have a sprinter...

We have a sprinter, straight truck and a cargo. With the sprinter the cost per mile is running in the .60-.73 cent per mile range. The figure is before wages. Does include sprinter payment, insurances, maintenance, phones, food, and the general expenses though. The cost for our straight...

I am grateful for all the input. Please continue. Being a brand new carrier, I believe it is critical for me to hit the road with some of my owner-operators, this way I will be able to service some of my clients directly. And after listening to your comments, I believe I will be placing...

I think its a 50-50 split either way. Fuel cost wise, cargo van wins out. Freight wise, straight truck wins out as it will by far get more offers. But on the other hand, for a single driver, a van would give him longer runs since there is not DOT requirements or restrictions. To me with...

From your point of view - how are the cargo vans doing recently and also how are the straight trucks fairing in a side to side match with the cargo vans. Also, with the price of fuel would you suggest anyone to drive a cargo van rather than a straight truck - I have people asking me and I'm...

I was thinking about going with an online log book or a software based log book on the computer rather than the standard logs. Any suggestions and anyone know where I can find online log book services or software? Thanks.

Yes, I do indeed. I personally will run a straight truck for now and then shortly I will move over to a 53-dry van.

Yes I did operate a freight brokerage company as well and we will continue that aspect of the business for a bit longer. This whole process of getting the motor carrier authority takes about 20-25 days after you file your paper work. It's taken me many years to get to this point for sure...

Today marked the day of bigger things, much more paper work and alot more hours working. Our motor carrier authority was granted today (5/22/08) and while I can not wait to get started motoring down the road with some of my fellow expediters, I also am surprised, not shocked by the amount of...

Any more points to be made.