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We do a pre trip and post trip even if it is just a driver changeover, and we log them on our EOBR. We also do a drivers daily vehicle inspection report at the end of each of our shifts. We also do a walk around at any stops. That's how I found a leaking wheel seal a few months ago.

The original question from post number 1 was: For a "D" truck what is your average rate per mile for all miles including dead head? Not including fuel surcharge, tolls or any accessorials. Please include what company you are leased to.

We have the hand crank type. 50 turns to raise or lower them. We put them down anytime a fork lift will be driving in or for a really heavy load. Check out the Patriot Lift System at Welcome to ON-LIFT Pneumatic Tractor/Trailer Systems for automated systems.

Seals are cheap and available at most truck stops. Most shippers will be happy to be reminded that a seal adds additional security to their freight, and if they don't happen to have one available they are usually pleased if you have one to offer.;)

Since I don't plan on getting a run on the weekend your example would only be tying up my truck for 4 days. $800 bucks a day, count me in.

We only used ours for about 3 days before coming home. Maybe it just needs more time and miles to adjust. We also discovered to keep it on true truck routing we had to put in the settings as if we were a tractor trailer instead of a straight truck. Otherwise it wanted to take us on short cuts...

1331 views 55 replies 18 PM's And only 7 people answered the question. OVM who is in a Sprinter. Greg who is on a dedicated run. nightcreacher who is no longer with an expedite company. John Clark who said what he pays, but not an all miles average. davekc who is a fleet owner, and...

Our new Garmin DEZL calculates our arrival time at a an average speed of 66 mph. Does anyone know how to change the speed in which it calculates?

Meat in the seat and keep the wheels turning has always been the mantra of the trucking industry. At least since deregulation. It doesn't take a lot of education to drive a truck and most drivers (drop & hook) do not even need to be presentable to the public. An average solo makes less than...

Most line haul carriers have there own tractors. Most drivers with no experience do not have the ability or means to purchase there own trucks. Sounds like good times for fleet owners with the ability to purchase more power units.

And the percentage based carriers lowered the rate they charged the customers thus lowering the rate to the contractors. Supply and demand will drive the rates up or down as capacity changes. Eventually the flat rate carriers will raise there rates or lose contractors.

Why do I need a replacement of vehicle figured in? I paid $28,000 cash for my truck and I have already replaced the money that I used to pay for it. I have a maintenance fund that I put aside for major repairs and I pay for minor repairs as needed. It's a 2006 Columbia, in great condition...

Correct. But we can only switch back once. And so far, as of the last time I heard, only 2 trucks have changed back.

Thanks Greg. And that's a great rate, but aren't you on a dedicated run most of the time?

These are all great responses but not an answer to the question. So the question is, for a "D" truck what is your average rate per mile for all miles including dead head? Not including fuel surcharge, tolls or any accessorials. Please include what company you are leased to. Contractors for...

This is just my opinion. If you can get by on the income you will be making for a couple of months I would suggest trying it before you invest a lot of money into a van that you may not have a use for if you decide you don't like expediting. This life style is not for everyone.

Flat rate for an E truck pulling a company supplied reefer trailer is $1.73 per mile. That run would pay $5167.51.

The software blocked p r e p a s s and p o s t a g e?

John Clark, davekc and scuba, thank you. Contractors for Express 1, Tristate, Load 1 and others, how about a realistic all miles rate? You guys know how much you are averaging. Please share.

I'm not good a doing the multi quote thing but I want to respond to all that have posted so far. OVM-- There is basically no unpaid DH (except for personal use) and the DH pays the same as loaded. I think you may be right about the embarrassment factor. Layout--Your a TVAL truck. I...