Recent content by rf1712

Lets say you own a straight truck. (solo) You get a load offer at 1.10 per mile. You want much more than a 1.10 per mile. What would a typical "negotiation conversation" look like, to bump the price up enough so they may say yes and not give it to someone else.....what variables are in your...

I know alot of you have been in the industry a while. I would like to know which companies go through New England alot. Connecicut -Mass - etc...as I live in Connecticut. :)I know Fed Ex changed their pay plan but I also hear if you are from here, you may still do fine. Any feedback on...

Thanks...Ive been reading alot of your posts elsewhere. You give great feedback. Thanks so much.

So you are a solo or no? What would you buy for a straight? Freightliner with less than 350,000 miles on it and liftgate? What will maximize my opportunity?

Hi Guys. Assuming you had the money to purchase a really good used or new vehicle... which would you say had the greatest potential for a solo, staying out at least 3 weeks at a time? I know there are maintenance and fuel variables. I have a haz mat - twic - passport with fast pass and would...

I've got the exact same mindset. I just wonder if the same can be accomplished solo in a CV?

Yeah it's actually a class 8 and I like the western star brand.

I'm looking around for ST's and I'm trying to figure out if I buy used, what would be the maximum amount of mileage to even consider it? I know the year of the ST is important, but lets say late models 2009 or newer. I want to still be able to run it for 3 years and have some life left in it...

Hi there. I respect the fact you've been around and probably know a thing or 2. I really need some advice from a guy thats been expediting a while. Are you willing to answer some questions for me the best you can? Rich in Ct.

Were you actually EXPECTING anyone on these boards to spill the beans???? What does that tell you? The Magician will tell you all about how GREAT magic is but when asked to reveal their secrets they start their trucks and drive away!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA...

My business plan is to not spend frivolously and bank the the rest. I have no big bills - just cell - internet and food. Once I got outta debt I swore NEVER AGAIN!!!

Actually, I will definitely be working with someone first but is it important to work with someone in the company I'm intersted in or does that not really matter at first as long as I get to understand it....

Well then , I guess my question is - what does it mean to truly "cut it" in expediting. That will probably answer my question.

I am looking at D units - freightliners - APU - solo. Recruiters to me- may be like salesmen - don't know how inflated their answers will be. I'm thinking Fed ex or Clark.

Hey Guys. I've been researching all of your posts and I truly believe I will LOVE expediting. I do have just 1 question as this subject is THE BIG MYSTEY in expediting. I have no debt - no wife - no kids (love it by the way) - can stay out however long - will probably buy a truck for cash...