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We've been with Fedexcc for 12 years. One thing you will have to get used to is sitting, compared to the 5 - 6 k a week your doing now. What's more important to you, pay per mile or more miles for less pay? We are OO so I cannot speak for working for a fleet owner. But I commend you on...

Zak, In Missouri, they request that we submit a copy of paid personal property tax receipt and HUT tax receipt (Highway Use Tax for vehicles over 52,000#) showing all commercial vehicles listed each year when we register our truck. Not sure if this is what they mean but I hope it helps.

Broom, Very good questions. First and foremost it's real important to set realistic goals. Teams will do better than solos, less expensive equipment won't put you in the poor house in case there's a downturn in the economy. More importantly, if you are a team, keep in mind an illness...

Broom, I'm with you on this one. There is a lot more to this business than driving a truck and sitting waiting for the next load. I don't post here much but I do read the forums frequently. Your insight on the financial aspects of this industry and personal finances always are an...

1. I'd be curious as to which company you are leased. 2. I would not start out with 2 new units. ( depending on previous experience). 3. This is typically the slow period. Although, the last quarter of the year did not materialize as far as income projections and business levels. If you...

Gregg, you are right on the money. We drove a Pete379 with a 132" sleeper for 7 years leased with Fedex CC. Never posted the specifications or pictures of it, nor did we feel the need to enter it in truck shows. Not in this for the attention or the professional tourist route. Phil, I'd be...

Brody, I have to disagree with your post here...apparantly you have had problems driving for an owner. That's apparant. But we have never financed a used truck for less than 12% interest and that's with good credit. Also, the owner is making repairs, has wear and tear costs on the vehicle not...

My advice to you... before you make a purchase, get a good accountant that is experienced with trucking issues first. Discuss with them your plans and that way you can start with some solid information before you make a big financial commitment. I would not rely on what a dealer suggests...

We had a tractor with FEDEXCC for 10 years. We did well and our numbers we're always consistant from year to year. As with any size unit there are slow times but we found it very profitable. The only reason we downsized was because of a health issue...which with the smaller unit would enable...

I would recommend Knoxville Freightliner as well. We purchased a truck at FYDA the beginning of the year and it was THE WORST experience we have ever encountered purchasing a unit. From the time we picked it up we had nothing but problems and within a few months, we ended up doing a major on...