Recent content by JoeR

Hi Frank, Was wondering if you are taking on any new clients? If so, how do we get started. We are fairly new independent contractors, so this tax stuff is somewhat confusing to say the least. Thanks. Joe

Finally a reasonable suggestion. thanks raceman. It was beginning to appear that most members on this site believed that short people had no business driving a truck. Moving past the condescending, self righteous drivel, I did come up with a safe solution that it similiar to what you suggested...

My wife is having a difficult time reaching the pedals on the truck we just leased. Is there such a thing as pedal extenders that can be attached to the pedals, expecially the clutch, and where would you go about getting one? I might be able to make something out of a block of wood, but not...

If i remember correctly, To get your own load, you have to get it approved by your contract coordinator. Guess what, they only work from 8-5 (at best) M-F. If you deliver a load friday evening, you're outta luck because even if you find a load, your contract coordinator wont be back to work...

As a recent W.G. lease operator on a 60/40 split with the fleet owner, I feel that I can give some first hand information on W.G. We (H/W) ran a D unit, NON-reefer, liftgate and all accessories. We were averaging about $1.25 per mile for all miles, and that includes quite a bit of deadhead. We...