Recent content by karp01

I would like to add ChefDennis to the thank you for helping page. I have asked questions and he answered on many occasions with great advise.When i needed information and he thought someone might be better suited for that answer he pointed me in the right direction. I was searching for a...

Turtle, Thanks,That is exactly what I was thinking...i guess I just didn't phrase it correctly Larry

I am looking for a recomendation for any expediting companies in or around Chicago.....or any that I should stay away from as well. I am starting out fairly new and have read at least 30 pages in the past forumns. I do understand what it takes to be in this business just need more...

ChefDennis, You should repost the new pictures with the upscale window unit.The latest in trucking technology. Thanks for the help Larry

I was told that to be independent at least by my understanding would be to work for more than 1 carrier for that i need my own commercial insurance. After that I could apply for my own authority and that will allow more freedom to book my own freight with potentially better rates I have also...

I am in the process of deciding that as we speak In all likely hood I will be operating as an independent then persueing my own authority. If the right situation arises I am open to lease on as well The more research I do the more I feel like I need to learn the ropes more. Larry

Thanks for responding...I understand the DH model better now and it makes sence.I really don't care how far I drive was just something I was thinking might be a good niche. As I research all of this it has become apparent that this is exactly what I have been searching for. Please keep the...

Thanks everyone for the responses. Sounds to me and from all the posts I have read that the single most important thing in this business is to align myself with fair and reputable carriers. I was in the construction industry and that can be very difficult at times. The more advise the...

Should I expect a per mile rate or a percentage rate? What is the norm or average per mile rate? I am in a CV Of course 100% charged is what I am expecting on a percentage rate but not sure if thats what I was offered. insights and advise are appreciated Thanks Larry

Thanks for the advise....I am going to take a closer look tomorrow and verfy a few things Larry

Thanks...thats a great idea to talk to a few recruiters. Any out their that care to chime in Larry

Yesterday I found a 2004 Dodge Sprinter with 35,000 miles on it at a local dealer/friend of mine.It was a the RV model stripped out but I would have to do some work to the interior to set it up for expediting. I am a little leary of it because I think they had some breakdown issues(from...

This is what I am thinking moving forward. I am planning on running as an independent for hopefully a couple companies.Working for a couple brokers I am thinking keep the deadhead/waiting to a minimum I understand i must get my own commercial insurance.Have a call into my broker but looking...

thats the plan...spend a year figuring things out.I have been a business owner most of my life.I enjoy the challenges both up and hopefully not so many downs...thanks for the advise

I was not looking to be home every night....that is what was offered to me at this time. The loads were not paying to drive home so I figured it would cut into prophits deeply. This was my first offer and I also figured i could use it as a learning curve to get started and expand from their...