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Linda and I were sitting in Memphis after dropping on the 2nd. Debating whether or not to deadhead home 800 miles for the 4th. Yep, we said lets go. We got 50 miles out of Memphis and dispatch calls and says we know you are out of service but we have a load going to F Wayne, would you like...

I didnt see it any of the answers, but wouldnt HOS come into play as well. Wouldnt his daily job, including travel to and from it have to logged?

All expenses end up in the equation figuring out what the customer pays. Just because you dont tell him he is paying for parts or a warehouse or your healthcare, in the end he does, or you dont get to have any of those things.

That is exactly what I am referring to. Even though you probably didnt feel the impact of gas prices quadrupling , freeways speed being set nationally at 55, gas stations running out of gas, rationing of fuel, the 70's since 1948 were the highest years of inflation, still you made money...

After reading this forum yesterday morning, the Wife and I were walking in a Mall north of Charleston and as she darted off into the book store, I saw the Verizon kiosk. Stopped to ask questions, liked the answers and walked away with a usb air card. The cost, $0 for the air card...

Those of us over the age of 50 probably remember the tough economic times of the 70's. High unemployment, double digit inflation, oil prices going thru the roof, fuel prices soaring, Arab nations flexing their muscle by dropping oil production, wage freezes, gold and silver prices soaring...

Nightcreature, On a side note: My favorite letter use to be "B". After a month of changing my my favorite letter to "A", I too have been getting upwards of .90 mpg increase. I was under 9 mpg now I am pushing 10. Thanx for the info. Hmmmmmmm, if you liked a certain letter in the...

Hi Dave, I wish I could say I average $2.45/mile...... cant. My average is over $2.00, but not to higher loaded miles but to higher FSC. My net is running about the same, some months a couple points lower some a couple points higher. 12 months ago I thought $1.85 to $2.00 was a good...

As far as the FSC for dry box vs reefer, I am always surprised every month when I figure out net fuel cost by adjusting the total fuel purchased less FSC. Month after month , $1.20 to $1.25 is my adjusted cost for fuel after FSC. Not bad, eh for a DR unit. But I got to tell you my D...

Unfortunately, what you or I believe, has no bearing on what is allowed.

one mans weed eater is an others man weed whacker.

"Lord knows many tried". Is this the forum to invoke the Lord?

I would expect tax to be additional. There are some who are tax-exempt and the tax shouldnt be applied as part of promo price. Also, taxes vary by county and residency depending on the item purchased. As far as any other costs, one would hope not. Sometimes though, having a service or...

Trying to convey earthly values that we know and live by in explanations of religion, often leave me wanting more. Our ability to understand why Jesus did the things he did often means different things to different people depending on their walk and need. Jesus believed in order. Both in...

A new place for us is the "Machine Shed" in Urbandale IA, on the other side of 35 from the "J". It is by the Clairion. We walked to it, a little over 1/2 mile. No sidewalks. Similar inside to a Cracker Barrel with , I believe, a superior menu. An old fav of ours, SLYMANS. THE corn beef...

MB 4000, is the only motor we have experience with as expediters. After 140,000 miles, no problems, plenty of power and torque. Economy, mpg runs around 10. We have 10 speed auto with it in Frtliner Columbia Dr unit. I like it.

Fedex drivers can check their flags with message 61. We check at least once or twice a month, more if it is around inspection time for any of our flagged options.

We raised our daughter with the notion of trust. We trusted our opinion on how she should be raised. She had chores and responsibilities ( both at home and school ) that if met awarded her liberties. As her liberties were earned by her actions, she was made aware, they could be lost by her...

I posted earlier that Linda and I got into expediting about the same age you two are. To be exact, I was 55 and Linda was 47. As far as being better off school bus driving, if you call not being able to make enough to ever retire, then go back. This is a tough business requiring tough...

Hey Robert, at least you took the heat off of me!!!