Recent content by diamondusmc

Hello all, just wondering while interviewing drivers, I found that some are under contract. Exactly what does this entail? Can you actually draw up a contract for someone to drive for you? I mean that they are contracted to drive for a certain amount of time? I'm just looking for some input on...

Hey all, had the truck checked out. The Cat shop gave me the whole low down with the computer printout. The truck is averaging 8.8 miles per gallon. My driver was not telling me that what was considered all the fuel was still having a quarter tank left, so this through my calculations off. And...

Thanks for the replies guys. I am going to have the dealer check it out. Also, I already have the driver paying for the fuel. I definitely will find out what's with the mileage. Driver is still remaining profitable. Driver is just trying to keep loaded and eventually work her way back to me...

Hello all, just wondering if anyone had any info on what to expect for my fuel mileage. I have a 05 F650 with a 48" sleeper and 20ft box with a five speed auto allison.. I thought I was averaging 7-7.5 when I was driving the truck. I now have a driver in it that claims the truck seems to be...

Hello all, just wondering if someone can help me with coming up with a good driver contract/responsiblities paperwork. Such as what is expected of driver and such. I have a current document, but would like to improve upon it. Thanks everyone.

Thanks for the posts. I really appreciate the help. And yes, I do have an accountant. As of right now the driver receives partial settlement through Comdata(40%) and I will send a check for the remaining owed. As long as I have the Comdata printout showing who is getting what I guess I should be...

Hello, just wondering if anyone had some suggestions to doing the paperwork proving to the IRS and such on how much money you are paying drivers. What items or paperwork would prove where the money is going and to whom. Since I currently have a percentage going through Comdata and I mail the...

Thanks for the input Rich.

Thanks terryandrene, I'm trying to put together something in writing now. If anybody has any help or suggestions, I'm open to all. I'm trying to make it as good as possible for the drivers.

Just wondering. Placing a team in one of my trucks. You still pay the 60% for both drivers to split right? I figured it to be the same because teams can earn much more revenue than a solo could do. Thanks for any info.

Thanks Dave, will do.

Just wondering with hearing everyone talk about coating your truck floor to make it last longer. What is the product or products that people use for this purpose? Is it like the garage coating or something different? I'm trying to find out some products that people have used. I have a straight...

Hello Chaz, I currently run for ASAP. And yes, alot of short runs mainly local. I have had longer runs too. But, as of right now, most of the runs never have anything coming back. I do a lot of driving back empty. They have not been good for getting loads from the drops or around them. Every New...

Hello Merkurfan, just wondering what tweaks you are referring to on the powerstrokes. I have a new 05 E350. Just wondering what I might be able to do to add a few mpg more. Thanks

Yea, I'm trying to work the details out now. I know the profit would not be as much, but I'm hoping this would allow me to get into a D unit and keep the 1 ton rolling also. And yes I have a truck payment. But, I don't really consider it much because I traded my truck I used for my everyday...