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2008 Freightliner Columbia, M/B, 18' box Averaging 9.00 including idle/refer

Here is the general question. Are you better off grossing 22.5K/month at 1.90/mile or 26K at 1.70/mile. The boss wants $1.80/mile for midwest and $1.85/mile for the coasts. So we turn down offers that will not having us meet his criteria. This includes turning down $2000 loads that pickup...

Through the message board it seems that Verizon has better coverage than Sprint. I also read somewhere else that Verizon will reduce your bandwidth speed to next to nothing if you are doing alot of downloading our uploading. I hoping to download movies and books on tape while on the road. Any...

As mentioned in my original post, we have not spoken with the owner directly and we have received no paperwork from him. Fedex has sent us their paperwork but not the owner. I just got off the phone with the manager/driver and he has a hard time getting the owner to return his phone calls and...

Would we be passing up an opportunity getting experience with Fedex CC White Glove. We are brand new and might having that experience offset the communication problem?

Just getting into the biz. A manager/driver for a small fleet offered my wife and I a team position. His contract is with Fedex CC. We got our CDL's and are theoretically going to Fedex orientation next week (no conformation as of today). I have yet to talk with the owner, the manager...

Phil, Too many digits in your phone number. I have sent you mine, or PM me again with your correct number. thanks, bill

I have questions, and I am new. You guys/gals know the "real" questions that need to be asked. Please clue me in!

I understand the math of fuel being higher, is the sfc not covering the increase if it being passed on at 100%? And, the freight being slower, how is that part of the equation. If the wheels are not turning, you are not using fuel, if freight is paying less, than that is part of the equation...

You said "remember, expediting is a different beast than it was a year ago" As we have not expedited before, could you explain what you mean please!

I agree on what you are trying to do with a 1 ton. I had a two car trailer and a 1 ton with lots of upgrades, (410 HP, modified trans/clutch, transcooler, lots of gauges to monitor what was going on). If I was going to 3 cars I would have added a much better Turbo to keep it cool. Your...

Define dog in MPG or otherwise please.

Generator yes, expected MPG unknown, Hino 40' truck. I have no specifics yet. What would be the MPG that is the breakpoint??

A lot reference to the 40K mark, mostly in regards to making more. How much more?? The wife and I are going to start with a fleet owner who has a contract with Fedex Custom Critical. The owners expectations are to have the wheels turning 3 weeks out of the month. We can either do a 40/60...

My wife and I are hiring on with a fleet owner who has a contract with Fedex Custom Critical. We have a choice of a 40/60 split where we pay for nothing or a 60/40 split where we pay for fuel. Which is the best way to go??

I used to haul cars and I might have some connections that are still good if you are looking to hire on with someone. I got 85%, he had the authority, paid the insurance, and provided dispatch. Also, I have a 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 Sport that I built expressly for hauling for sale if you are...