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There are some souces out there, but if they were revealed in a public forum, everybody and their brother would be on them like vultures. At that point, they wouldn't be in the $2.50 to $3.00 range anymore. Some require special handling but many don't. THawk is correct. A Team is the only...

How are these holding up now that they have been out for a while? There were issues last year but I am guessing as to whether they are reasonably trouble free now. Davekc

I am with the others as to selecting loads. With only two weeks out, I would caution you as well not be too naive. Understand what it really costs to run your truck. I think you will find most are pretty positive even in the light of current events. HOS regulations and fuel prices have had a...

In response to message #0 Ateam wrote; Pallet jacks and lift gates are good investments. While a small number of facilities prohibit straight trucks with lift gates at their docks, the lift gate/pallet jack combination opens millions of other freight pick-up and delivery locations to you. As...

will pull 5th wheel's of about 15,000 pounds for a transportation company. My top speed will be 65 MPH and go about 125,000 miles a year, and be flat land or mountains. FYI - 1 mile per gallon difference equals $ 3,700 savings or loss in fuel costs, however power and control is important on the...

Ateam I am glad you addressed your "mostly short run issue". One can only respond to what you put out there. And again, your carrier was never an issue, other than it was percieved by members that your company addressed your personal issue...

As of today, I am not that educated on this tax bill since I don't live in Ohio. For owner operators grossing over $150,000, they are getting hit with two taxes. Personal income tax and this new commercial tax. I may be wrong but that seems counterproductive to spurring business growth. Any...

Welcome to the Buckeye I quess another reason why it is considered the communist state. NY and IL aren't far behind Davekc

Rich is correct. If you have the time, sometimes a warrant can help if you think they are going to tear your truck up. If they fail to find what they are seeking, many states assume all damages. Davekc

I like the portable idea. As for a vending machine, it would be a tough sell. You additionally would have service and collection issues that would have to be addressed. Largest cost would likely be your placement fees. Davekc

Several items. Size of equipment; EX tractor, straight, van weight dimensions dock requirement one way or round trip and to what location? does customer load or does the driver? Any special handling equipment? hazmat or special insurance requirements? All of those would adjust the rate to...

Glad I could help;) Davekc

Check AA sleepers in Ft Worth. They use to have a bunch of them sitting outside. www.aatrucksleeper.com Davekc

We recently had a member make the claim of making over $3.00 per ALL loaded miles with the "other" company. You would think they would have trucks all over the place. This was in the (HOS concerns thread message 30). The claim was making over $30,000 on less than 10,000 miles. Davekc

Sometimes the rest area (state welcome center) has a book of discount coupons. Sometimes you have to ask and other times they are sitting out. Davekc

Works great and many Goodyear dealers are starting to carry it. Remember not to mix any air with it. Its benefits drop dramatically with even a small amount. Davekc

My opinion is that expediting will remain the same, only the customers are different.You of course still have the big 3, but numerous expedite loads are now going to Toyota, Nissan and Honda. That trend will continue until the big three start to reinvest in fuel efficient cars. They are...

RE: I am no longer a ROOKIE one year ago today I t It would be great to hook up for longer than we did at the Expo. Stop in when you get around my areas. And as always, you can call anytime as you have my number. Congrats on all your success. Thanks for your contributions through the whole...

THawk wrote Puleeeze!!! Ateam, your ego has definitely gotten in the way of where this thread was going. History once again repeats itself. Portraying oneself as taking the high road while trying to ignite a flamefest is unproductive. Personal attacks on moderators, conflicting information, and...

Thanks for sharing your post as you may have given many a heads up as to what can happen when faced with your situation. Davekc