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    New unleaded fuel surcharge

    I agree. They actually sent a load to me today with 386 mile DH and 50 loaded miles. The pay was 188.00! Wtf is up with that? Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using EO Forums mobile app
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    New unleaded fuel surcharge

    Spent most of the day on the phone with several people. They basically said they don't know if it's right or not. But nobody there could tell me what they are calling the "average" price for gas. That's disturbing to me. They are supposedly checking into it. Not holding my breath for that reply...
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    New unleaded fuel surcharge

    I'm basing it on the offers I received today. When I calculate the dh miles into the dh fsc. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using EO Forums mobile app
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    New unleaded fuel surcharge

    Where are these guys getting there numbers from? They have dropped our van fuel surcharge for gas vans down to 11.6 cents!!?? How do they expect us to continue? And then every offer I received today was at least 360 miles DH. Future not looking so bright here. Other carriers are probably loving...
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    health insurance??

    can anyone give me help in finding health insurance that is affordable? every plan i have come across is too expensive.any help would be appreciated. thank you.
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    what's happening to fuel surcharge?

    is it just me or doesn't something seem right? when fuel was over 4.00/gallon we were getting almost .25 cpm(b unit). now that fuel is around 2.00/gallon we are getting .05 cpm??? price of fuel goes down 50%, fsc goes down 80%???? why is it not like around 10 -15 cpm? the load i just got(first...
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    What is the strangest load that you did as an expediter?

    don't really remember the details of where i went.but i had a coleman cooler full of dirt packed in ice.they called it soil samples...to me it was dirt...lol
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    New FedEx Van Rate

    ok. now that i've relaxed a little. i called back and ask a few questions...the first one that troubles me is the air expedite loads. now we all know how much we like these loads...lol. but that will change to a flat rate of 85.00. i'm not really sure that they will get them covered for that,but...
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    New FedEx Van Rate

    so has anyone got the wonderful phone call from safety about the new contract for .85 cpm for ALL miles? does this mean no more air expedite loads? and no more discount loads? the way i see it thats about a 40% pay cut...
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    mortgage help??

    just wanted to say thank you to all who replied. i still have had no luck, but will not give up...
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    mortgage help??

    hi. i was wondering if anyone could help me...i'm an o/o for fedex and i'm trying to get a mortgage to buy a house. ok, here's the problem. the banks i have gone to all want to see my last 2 years tax returns. i have taken my deductions and have shown a loss for both years as my accountant...
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    turbotax

    I was just wondering if you recommend using the Turbotax software to prepare my own return.I am owner/operator in cargo van for FCC.Would I be able to take all available deductions using this?Thank you!
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    Van (A-B unit) questions

    i drive a b-unit for fedex.i have some questions concerning logging.some of the drivers here say to log all the time.my first question is how can i do that and stay legal? one of the good things about a van is NOT having to follow HOS rules.now,correct me if i am wrong,but if i log all the...
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    auxillary battery

    I have a second battery installed in the back of my van to power my inverter.I have an isolator installed.My alternator just burned out with only 6500 miles on it.I have a deep cycle battery for the inverter.Recently,I was told that a deep cycle battery is meant to be charged slowly(trickle...
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    heating and cooling a van ??

    does anybody know what type of isolator i need ? i have a 2006 chevy express 3500.i am seeing prices from $20-$100.
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    heating and cooling a van ??

    thank you terry.i already had thoughts about a carbon monoxide detector and a deep cycle battery.
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    heating and cooling a van ??

    i recently bought a new van with a gas engine.i was just wondering how i keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter ? can i leave a gas engine running and use the a/c and heater on the van without damaging the engine or risking fumes from the engine ? i insulated and paneled the bunk area...
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