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  1. paullud

    New Driver or trying to b.

    Did you also want to know about a company that pays vans $2/mile plus a fuel surcharge along with the dealership that will give you a brand new van with no money down?
  2. paullud

    Saying "no" to cheap freight!!

    This industry is different because it is far more than just simple supply and demand that can change rates. If you have a company driver or owner operator that gets their own authority you haven't changed the supply or demand in reality because it is a lateral move. What happens a lot of the...
  3. paullud

    Any good advice?

    Why not bring it to a dealer that knows what they are doing and has the right equipment? It seems like that should still be under warranty. Is there a reason that it couldn't be moved there before? It seems like they are just running the bill up more because they don't know what they are doing.
  4. paullud

    Wisconsin skips debt payment

    I guess Walker will break this out during the campaign.
  5. paullud

    Wisconsin skips debt payment

    It's easier to point fingers and tell everyone that the other side is worse than to live up to campaign promises.
  6. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    I do not have insurance. The fine is a better option.
  7. paullud

    Wisconsin skips debt payment

    I was just tossing out the idea that worked well for the federal government on a PR level. Just borrow money from one area, put it in another, and then it looks like your budget is balanced.
  8. paullud

    Wisconsin skips debt payment

    Just borrow to pay your debt, works every time. ☺
  9. paullud

    I Need Some Advice From CV Drivers and/or Fleet Owners

    How many miles a week are you going to be able to average? The rate seems pretty tough to average for all miles including deadhead but not impossible. Usually the contractor is responsible for their own OCC insurance and they are also responsible for all of their social security. Do you use any...
  10. paullud

    I Need Some Advice From CV Drivers and/or Fleet Owners

    He's talking about putting a driver in a van that he owns, not O/O.
  11. paullud

    I Need Some Advice From CV Drivers and/or Fleet Owners

    The problem with doing a typical split in that scenario is that your situation will not be typical. Usually in the 60/40 split the person paying for the fuel gets the 60% and the fuel surcharge. You might want to consider something different where you pay for fuel and then give him a bonus for...
  12. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    There is a big difference between being in a group plan through your employer where you have a choice to participate and the government forcing people to buy it.
  13. paullud

    I Need Some Advice From CV Drivers and/or Fleet Owners

    How do you calculate pay? Do you have just all in rates or do you separate fuel surcharge?
  14. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    It's a combination of public and corporate welfare. The reasons were because it's for the greater good to make everyone pay for other people and to help insurance companies make money.
  15. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    Can you elaborate your opinion further? He is saying that a woman in their 60's no longer needs maternity care. Why do you think that is confusing needs versus wants?
  16. paullud

    Looking for information on Freightliner M2 106 Expediter Or????

    I would never buy a truck with a Mercedes motor. They are notorious for having problems along with be more expensive to fix. Look for an older Detroit or Cummins motor and don't let mileage scare you away. The most important thing is getting the truck looked over to avoid as many problems as you...
  17. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    Sounds more like someone that doesn't understand massive jumps in cost from one day to the next versus over years. I guess you might need to have it explained to you too.
  18. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    Are you confused by the question? Why can't bad legislation be questioned or complained about? Is that simple enough for you to understand?
  19. paullud

    Deadline for signing up for health insurance is February 15th.

    Well if he is an expert then he should be able to answer my questions and also tell us what coverage was lacking.
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