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Hi If your not getting a fuel surcharge on every load then its time to put a different set of signs on the truck.Everybody that I have talked to lately is getting a surcharge and are happy with the amount.As long as fuel stays below $4.00 a gallon I'll be fine.Even get some that make up for...

HI The price of diesel will just keep climbing as the temperature drops.Home heating oil demands rise and diesel fuel demand stay about the same through out the year.They know we don't have a choice about whether to buy it or not. Gasoline demands drop as the temperature drops,fewer tourist and...

HI Thats the worst part of this business.A couple of things that I do to try and ease the pain is make sure I get as much done while in the truck as I can.Like washing the truck, doing paperwork and paying bills.I try to involve the kids as much as possible.When I wax the truck its a family...

HI No freight is not slow. Can't get any sleep they keep wakeing me up with load offers.Get the H out of Dodge. Alot of freight coming out of small towns right now.More moulds and tooling than auto parts. Wish I would of knew there were so many vans in Detriot, I would of bounced there just to...

Hi US goverment feels that we don't work hard enough for our money and that foriegners will do a better job for less money.

Hi Can't wait to see the new Ford. It should be awesome.I ran with a test vehicle about 5 years ago. Was love at first sight.Just don't understand what is taking them so long to get it into prodution.

HI 200% profit and now US tax payers are going to help them build new refineries.Who do I have to kill to get in on that deal?

Hi How do you decide between what is a want and what is a need? Like specing a truck I want power mirrors but, I need cruise control.I want a big bunk but, I need atleast 8.5 feet of cargo space.I want Streets and Trips with voice command but, I need Quantro Pro. What have you bought because you...

Hi You have brought up a very good point.What is absolutly nessesary and how do you decide?Is it a want or a need? Will it make me more productive or just make my job easier?Am I going to use it in my day to day business or use it a couple of times and then put it aside? Sounds like a really...

Hi Your figuring tax to high :try this formula (gross + fuel surcharge x60% - truck expense)= taxable income (taxable income x92.35%)X 15.3%= self employment tax. Fuel surcharge is taxable income. 55cpm is gross to the truck I try to keep it simple so I can figure it in my head quickly.This way...

Hi I love my Ford 7.3. I'd love to have the extra space that a Sprinter has.So how about a Ford E350 ext. with turtle top with the 7.3diesel. If your still running alot of Canada and Norther Michigan I would stear clear of the Sprinter because the EGR doesn't like idling.At-40 degrees what...

HI I'd say no to the first one because it is grossing less than 55cpm for all miles.I would of taken the second one as it is paying more than 55 cpm gross.My break even point is 45cpm but I'm in this for a profit so that is why I set my decision maker at 55cpm. Van loads come in spurts...

HI Highway Star your missing the best part of Streets And Trips buddy.When I had it in the truck I used it to get the windshield replaced, to find good sit down restaruants, find parts stores, motels and places to park.Check it out the next chance you get.I've found some great mexican...

Hi I always get sent to voice mail when I call.Its awful hard to resolve problems when you can't talk to a real person.Maybe we need to send them a mission statement something like: CUSTOMER SERVICE IS MY GOAL AND COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY.Please pick up the phone.Or maybe we could start giving...

HI Yes it's awfull but she isn,t the first and she will not be the last.I don't want to sound like I'm harping on this issue but,if you come into this business make sure you have the capital.A lot of bad things happen to good people. I have seen alot of people lose everything because they...

Hi If you have had a regular drivers license for more than 10 years you will only have to take a Haz Mat test.Experience usually isn't an issue for most carriers. MVBN I had a Chevy once, the only thing it was good for was a lawn ornament.It kept the driveway well oiled.It rattled all the time...

HI I totally disagree with you.I find most people in this business are more than happy to share thier trials and tribulations. Much more so than in any other business including otr trucking. I sure wish this site would of existed in 1994 when I was buying my first van.The info that has showed up...

HI Most van drivers I've talked to do deadhead more than bigger trucks.In my case though where I live is a major problem.Alot of freight going out but, never had aload deliver within 100 miles of the house. Don't know why all of my reply didn't show up.So I'll try the last part again. 3.Bobtail...

HI Got a couple of guestions and a price comparison. 1. Did your company get a fsc increase. 2. Has it made a difference in your ability to accept loads. Did a comparison for the week of 09/05/05 thru 09/12/05 compared to 09/05/04 thru 09/12/04 and 08/05/05 thru 08/12/05 date , miles ...

HI Sorry it took so long for someone to answer your questions.Since new fuel surcharges went into effect I've been running my behind off.I own a 2002 Ford E350 with 7.3 diesel instead of a Sprinter so I hope this still helps. This is from Jan thru Jun. 53462 total miles- 33888 loaded miles=19574...