Recent content by unvme2

Guys, Lets make sure we understand something here. There are no less then five different FedEx companies and anyone of them could have a need for an outside carrier. Just because an expediter from a different carrier receives a run offer from "FedEx" doesn't necessarily mean it is Custom...

I am currently looking to become an owner operator, however I need to educate myself a bit. I see some companies pay per mile (tractor) and some pay via a percentage. What are the pros and cons to each? Appreciate any and all info Thanks

Frank, Seeing how that was your first post and all, I'll give you a mulligan. Expediting as it is today has been around for over 30 years. It is a segment of business that companies may have to encounter one time or another. When they need something yesterday and in a safe manner, they turn...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm DaveKC How do you know Panther has a higher fuel surcharge then FedEx? I do not drive for either, just curious how credible the comment is. Appreciate feedback - especially with fuel prices these days

Mr. Tude You are heading the wrong direction with your business plan. Expediting is not always about miles, it's almost always driven by revenue and averages. Meaning - one week I could drive 800 miles and gross $1800 and the following week I could drive 2400 miles and gross $3800. (all...

You guys still do not have the difference between the FedEx opco's figured out. In reference to the claim that FedEx is increasing prices and lowering fuel surcharge - yes that is true - for FedEx Express. Please see excerpt from The Street website to clarify. If you are going to report...

What does everyone think of the toll increase in WY and ID?

I will refrain from using my first personal on this site - to protect my wife. I used to pull snakes for years, then drove bundled out LTL cages' I drive a 2003 F/L Coranado - 70" Raised roof sleeper cab, w/186 chicken lights (it's my life) I have been with FDCC for just over 6 months and have...