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Absolutely correct. Every carrier has different uses for there trucks. FedEx, Panther and Landstar do a lot of lift gate. I don't think Load 1 or Allstate Express do many lift gate loads.

The additional pay for lift gate would be the same for flat rate or percentage. Flat rate pays extra for all accessorials. But, the lift gate would lower my weight capacity below 10,000 pounds and probably make my truck a C unit.

It looks like I will have the money soon to add either a lift gate or a lift axle. Our truck has a 24 foot box, is double framed and has a 450 HP engine. But we only have a 10,500 pound capacity. A lift axle would raise our weight capacity and allow us to haul heavier freight. But, it seems...

When we ran for one fleet owner we did a straight 60/40 of whatever the run paid. He paid for everything including work accident, fuel taxes and tolls. All we paid was fuel. Even though he got 40% of the FSC we thought it was a fair deal and think it worked in our favor.

If you are happy with your carrier stay where you are and be proud to be associated with them. If you are unhappy and cannot resolve the issues then move on. Not all carriers are a good fit for everyone and sometimes it takes trying a few to find the one you really like. I am happy for anyone...

I for see a continuing shortage of qualified drivers.

You can be on duty after the 14 hour clock expires. You just can't drive until you have your 10 hours in the sleeper. In this case I received a call from someone at FedEx that explained what should have happened in this instance. Once dispatch was informed that I could not deliver and that I...

And you take really good care of it and perform the required maintenance.

If I invested $150k in the truck I have now I could rebuild it end to end, stretch the sleeper and put on a new dry box, apu, lift gate and lift axle. It would be a show truck with that kind of money. And I would still have enough cash to take the time off and watch someone do all the work...

I was told around $180k dry box and around $225k reefer. Lift gate, lift axle and some other stuff optional. For comparison FYDA has a dry box 2012 Cascadia with the factory sleeper for $135k. FREIGHTLINER CA11364SLP - CASCADIA, Used FREIGHTLINER CA11364SLP - CASCADIA, FREIGHTLINER CA11364SLP...

FedEx Flat Rate for a straight truck is $1 per mile + FSC (currently $.289) for all miles.

Welcome to the forums. Does your truck have a decal that says Airburnr?

There are regional trucks with FedEx CC that stay in the west and do quite well. A lift gate and reefer are usually required though.

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Sure am glad I'm missing the first snow storm of the year. I just came in from washing my truck in shorts and a t shirt. It is getting cold here in North Florida too. Already down to 68 and may drop as low as 45.

Hey skipr, You should post some of these in the general forum so non FedEx can comment or ask questions. Good info on the outage.

Not everyone knows about this site. That's why it is up to EO members to spread the word to other expediters when you meet them.

Nice set up.:cool:

I was asked by a couple of members how I did as a flat rate solo. Here are the numbers. 8629 Dispatched miles. (8822 actual with unpaid personal miles) $11208.78 Gross pay. ($1.30 per mile) 916.64 Gallons of fuel purchased (9.41 MPG) $3393.44 Fuel cost ($3.70 per gallon) $3.00 Tolls paid...

You need to read this post. http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/general-expediter-forum/42868-thanks-commercial-insurance-solutions.html When our truck was damaged by a hit and run driver we were paid downtime for all days.