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yes thats what I meant thanks

A while ago, I was asking how does someone determine what the fuel surcharge would be for each individual run. I was told, fedex was coming out with software that would show each assecorial pay, listed individually. In other words it was a break down of surcharge, detention etc... has that...

After reading Terryandrene's post, a few questions come to mind. For the wannabee who is reading this, how much cash on hand do or would a newbee need to start expediting in a fleet owner van? $500-$1000-$1500.

Terry, how well would that work with a 2000 watt heater or an air conditioner? Would or could I add more batteries to get at least 8 hours of use from either one?

I've always read posting here on EO that would always say that most of the business is east of the mississippi. I dont know about everyone else but that trend seems to be changing, correct me if I'm wrong. I've met afew drivers that told me they did'nt have a problem getting out of the western...

Terry, you had me laughing--wife is going to get pregnant and he wants to be there when it happens. GEE I hope he's there and not anyone else when it happens.

RMCTT, the owner will pay for the milage that it takes to deliver form point A to point B. if a load says its 750 miles then thats all the owner pay. You start paying fuel at 751 miles

Terry, when you mean "fuel and oil" you mean oil changes?

Terry, I know you've been at this awhile, if you had to do this over again and started off with a fleet owner first, would you take the 60% or take the 40%? and why?

Good idea Crazynuff that the least expensive way to go

Is there any expediter driving a van for a fleet owner that made $30 grand last year after taxes? yes/no

I know, aint headlights a God send. lol

I dont know about everyone else, but those reflective lines make life alot easier on the highway.

Terry, from your figures i think owning a sprinter is the way to go, in the long run you'll save alot more than with a CV. whats the new sprinters with the 6 cyl. getting per mile?

Will i get a larger tax refund if I keep my apartment? even though I'll be on the road most of the time living out of the truck.

Furnace repair guys, plumbers etc. would probably be interested also.

I was told to always keep an apartment for tax purposes, even though I'll probably be on the road driving most of the time. Will I get a larger tax refund if i keep my apartment?

Is there anyone that has bought a new truck, then when the warranty is up, trade it in for a new one. Is that feasable or would you have negative equity " meaning the truck is worth less than you owe because of the high milage"

he said he was the owner and he drove about 120,000 miles last year.

I met a straigth truck driver that told me his cpm is .53-is that possible for a straigth truck?