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It is a feast or famine business with regards to vans. They don't have the flexibility that other trucks do. They seem to be more seasonal depending on the company. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Broom wrote. Read the post that indicates 5,000.00 for one run? Yes it is possible for a team but rare very rare about as rare as getting a run from Miami to Anchorage but it could happen. ============================================================== We actually did have a run there and back...

I think they show some promise as a entry level truck because of the price. The two concerns I see is percieved value once you have it, and the second is engine size. As a city truck they would be ok, but with only 210HP that engine won't have that much life in it after 250,000 miles. No option...

payment to the lessor shall be made within 15 days after submission of the necessary delivery documents and other paperwork concerning a trip in the service of the authorized carrier. The paperwork required before the lessor can receive payment is limited to log books required by the...

I know he was using just the handle load issue and not milage. I was throwing out a simular parallel of thought. Certainly agreed that it is a small amount, but that small number times every occurance, times every truck, could amount to something significant depending on the carrier. Just a...

I am only saying that in the case of pay for manual labor the party performing the labor should receive 100% of the pay. If the company is operating at such a slim margin that not keeping 32% of hand load/unload fees is going to put them under they are doing something wrong somewhere...

Each has a different purpose. Fuel surcharge is designed to cover the difference from a benchmark index price to what the current price is on fuel. Hand unloads or other accessorial charges are a negotiated item either by the load or contract. Why would the company not be entitled to something...

It would be unfair in this case because they did change a percentage of their management, policies and pay structure after this event. Had it remained unchanged, I would have a far different opinion. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Broom makes a good point. Many times these vehicles never make it through to sale and the dealer is stuck with it. Additionally, with truck sales high (pre2007 buying) many don't have the same availability of time that they had in previous years. We have had a good experience with Ed Strange...

How are they stealing your money? If something is a hand unload, why did you take it knowing their contract? That is your own fault. We haven't had a hand unload in over a year. Pay on a percentage only has a value if you know what was charged. We had a past situation with a company that at...

Most fluff is generated from a source of a few. As mentioned, too many times we have seen people lose it all by taking the advice of the uninformed or inexperienced. Research is important and always consider the source from which the information is coming. If new and unsure, follow the already...

As I said before, what you have seen over the last several years is a far cry from where it was five to ten years ago. There are still a few great places but you can count them on your hand. Rich's generic message comes as no surprise. Finding alternative sources are your best bet when...

In the early 90's we ran hotshots back and forth along I 10. These loads pay somewhere in the $2.00 per mile one way. Some still pay that but increased competition is eroding those rates. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

In general, only the big three pull loads on a somewhat regular basis from AZ. You would be better served to move within your chosen companies operating area. Alot of your financial success will be determined by your hometime expectations. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

The Alliance does on occassion have decent loads but it is a dumping ground for loads that their members can't cover. It would be expected that they will keep the most profitable for themselves. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I think customer loyalty is the last thing on their mind. Same thing with Pilot. Do you think they care about the independent owner operator? Not hardly. There performance over the last several years speaks volumes of what they really think. Yes, they don't give a crap Davekc owner 21...

If the dealer completed the sale he would have the most influence in obtaining your load bars and straps. If he invoiced it, then he is essentially the customer. Hopefully they come through. Be thankful it wasn't a engineering issue. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

We have had this issue only come up once. Prior to the extended leave we were asked to notify contractor relations in order to be paid for runs that were at or close to the 15 day mark. They paid and it was our understanding that they be notified in advance. We called and no problem. I don't...

Very funny and close to home for many Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

That is what I am thinking. At $900 you got off cheap. Our upper hose broke and finally found one in Springfield and had it shipped to Decatur next day. It would have been nice to have a available hose on the first call. Lets see 800 between two service calls,no parts 1100 tow to decatur with a...