Recent content by ecs_ocean

Did you settle on a driver? If so how is it going so far? I'm getting close to hiring one and want to follow the lead of what you did here

I am asking so many questions in order to avoid getting the wrong person in place. The advice I have received from several fleet owners and drivers has helped to shape my business plan I am not driving now- I am starting a small business to supplement my income. I am starting with 1 sprinter...

How did you two find each other? Why did he sell his vans? Did he pay the standard 40% and keep fsc? I don't mean to offend by drilling you with questions, but want to learn as much as I can from the experience of others. Any other drivers or fleet owners please add your $0.02

Debit cards and cash?? Fuel cards limited to fuel and showers and EZ Pass for my driver. GottaGo, you must have treated your owner well- I have heard a couple of stories of food/sundries passed as fuel on debit cards at truck stops Wolfeman- thanks for the continued advice! I plan on being on...

Thanks. I keep looking at 3500 sprinters because of gvwr, but this confirms that the 2500 is more useful

This may be an extremely rookie question, but what is the most common skid size people are seeing? 42x48, 42x40, 48x48? Thanks

I oversee about 15 people at my full-time job and I find that the more I invest in them (not just financially- but show that I care about them as people) the better performance I get out of them. I expect a lot from my team, but I give a lot in return. I am in the process of looking for a driver...

I am a soon to be fleet owner getting my documentation in order. Is XM radio appealing to sprinter drivers? I am looking at ways beyond the 40% linehaul to attract a reliable, motivated driver.

What year is your sprinter? Do you have any pictures?

What about the wheelwells on the 3500? Doesnt that affect the ability to carry 3 skids?

***numbers/mileage above are monthly

Good input on here- thanks! By starting with 1 van I am simply looking to supplement my income, not make an exclusive living from it. I work full time and will continue to do so. I understand the importance of a reliable driver that will stay in service and want that person to have financial...

Wolfeman thank you for the input. I have some scenarios I have put together.. Would you mind looking at them to see if im on the right track

I posted something simiar in newbee forum. I want to pay per mile with a performance bonus that starts at 5k miles per month. Double loads = double miles and paid approved deadhead as well. Any thoughts from drivers or fleet operators on this will help. The van will be a sprinter with a sleeper

Is your sprinter made by Dodge? All the spec sheets I have seen for the dodge 3500 don't change the gvwr until 2007. Also- what mpg are you getting?