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While the FMCSA web-site info can indeed be confusing, make no mistake that you must have both public liability and cargo insurance to obtain and maintain operating authority. "Contract" carriers are not required to file cargo insurance information with the FMCSA, whereas "Common" carriers are...

Twiggy ... To be candid, the ES folks probably did you a favor in the long run. Mixed household teams have a very high failure rate and teaming up with a complete stranger would have likely sent you down the road to failure and/or extreme frustration. Carriers and fleet owners actively...

I'll vouch for Progressive Commercial as well .... We tried CIS first, but, they don't write for our home state and were kind enough to provide the correct phone number to reach the commercial group @ Progressive. 800-895-2886 will get you to the right group 24/7/365. We've had a need to...

That's interesting .... My Rand McNally will invariably push me towards the highest toll routing as well. Me thinks it's a conspiracy

Those toll rates are for semi's ... $ 180.00 covers the entire distance on the PA TPKE. 49 Bones on the Tappan Zee is a bargain compared to the GW

Frankly, I believe reasonable arguments can be made that this technology ... In a real world setting .... Would actually create more safety issues than it would solve. By real world setting, I mean an environment where 100% human operated vehicles are still part of the equation ... Cause let's...

5 grand on a good day ... Small market for a 15 year old truck that's basically not useful for anything other than local PU&D

I believe the advertised rate was "up to $ 1.10/mile" ..... Disclaimer: Actual results may vary, side effects may include ..........

ANY legitimate entity will provide a comprehensive written agreement up front that will clearly spell out terms, conditions, responsibilities and expectations of both parties.... In the absence of same, don't walk away .... RUN

If that's the case, then it's not a straight truck ... It may be a cube van, more likely a sprinter. In any case, you don't have the whole picture ... Certainly not enough info to make a sound decision.

If the vehicle is under 26,000 Lbs. gross you do not need a CDL, however, to legally operate the vehicle described in interstate commerce you absolutely need a medical card and must log as it is definitely over 10,000 Lbs gross. Beyond that, the pay structure makes no sense at all. At 32 cents...

While I agree with most rollincoal's perspectives ... To say that independents operating anything other than a TT can expect nothing more than scraps from the freight table does not reflect everyone's reality. It's probably not feasible is a CV, and although it's tough in a ST it can be done...

It's been my first hand experience that the large expedite operations have little interest in working with directly with small carriers. Seems they are only comfortable "partnering" within the Alliance ... I believe the club requires a minimum of 10 trucks. While I understand the risk / reward...

Before you do anything, verify the axle ratings ... In a single rear configuration, the typical set-up is 12K on the steer and either 20 or 21 K on the rear (note that in most states, you are limited to 20 K on the rear even if your axle is rated higher). Personally, I would insist on a scale...

My advice would be to take inventory of the businesses in relatively close proximity to your base of operation and try to ascertain the shipping needs of some of the small to medium sized companies. Being local is probably the most compelling value proposition you can bring to the table...

This "broker" question seems to pop up every few weeks .... Seems to me there is a misconception concerning the reality of nearly all brokerage operations. Having relationships with brokers is all well and good, but, don't think for a minute that they are actively looking for loads to put on a...

We're running a '14 T660 with an MX-13 / Ultra-shift ... Single axle / 22' reefer box. You should expect better than 10.0 mpg once the engine gets broken in a little ... We had several emissions sensor problems with ours during the 1st 10,000 miles ... No issues since. We have the HP on ours...

Although I'm generally not a van or sprinter advocate; with my limited understanding of your situation and desire to run regional / short-haul, I'm inclined to suggest a 2500 sprinter over the small box truck. I definitely would not recommend trying to build a sleeper into the box truck ...

Equipment considerations aside, I would suggest to you that operating under your own authority compels a pre-existing network of industry contacts and relationships with tangible freight movement needs that you can potentially support. From my perspective, it is absolutely imperative to know...

I presume you are Brothers Expediting in Westport, IN and it appears you intend to operate as a carrier (rather than leasing on to someone). If so, then the first thing you need to do is get your operating authority & insurance in order. The FMCSA database clearly indicates your status as not...