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RE: IS ANYBODY MAKING MONEY DRIVING WITH THESE GA >I read it as $370 for a 240 mile trip. Using 6mpg and $3 >fuel that's $120 in fuel leaving $250. Depreciating 16cpm >would fully capture the original $4000 investment in 25000 >miles so that's probably high. On that old a truck at that...

>Nice civil reply, Dave. I was a bit tired and cranky last >night night and came off a bit harsher then I should have. >For the most part you give good solid advice and I agree >with you most of the time. > >So, truce, didn't mean to jump on the dump on Dave >"bandwagon" >...

If you are new, and are attempting to lease equipment, make sure you know EXACTLY what you are getting into. If not, obtain a third party that has a background in trucking or transportation to review it. I personal have never been a big fan of doing a lease purchase. Mostly for the reasons...

In response to message #13 "Have any of these people driven a truck?" Obviously not. You are so correct. Too many times government gets involved where they have no experience about a given industry. Davekc

I don't mean to be critical, but I have always taken pride in my work and I get a lil irritated, and protective of my company as I believe you do also. (I don't recall you ever saying anything negative about panther?) So you, like me are proud of you're working relationship...

I agree with Geo. Most commercial companies will void your insurance if you pull a trailer behind a van. Hot shot trucks (pickup pulling trailer) are rated differently. That is why you never see an expediter with a trailer in tow. Davekc

I posted in response to other fedex drivers . Saying that "some like them and some don't" doesn't to me, equal bashing. If you took it that way, then I quess it is bashing. With regards to other posts, my information comes right from some of our moderators who drive for fedex, your fedex freight...

Never had a problem with pay and they pay weekly. Hope that helps. Davekc

On the underside, you may want to spot weld a piece of sheetmetal. Alittle lighter and won't rot. If it gets too rusting, reheat, remove old, and replace with another sheet. Other places that show wear I would spray with a decent quality rubberized undercoating. Davekc owner 21 years

I thought they could go a pretty good while as well? Davekc

Based on this thread I think all can agree that some like FedEx and some don't. What is amazing is that no one endorses or supports their contest. Again, maybe they would serve their fleet better by using those funds to cover unprofitable runs, rather than serving the interests of a few. Drivers...

I would agree with Lawrence. If you don't like the offers, refuse them. Some put too much value on acceptance rates. They mean nothing if you are going broke. Loads that average .60 to a $1.00 a mile is one that is going broke, if accepting these with any consistency. I am not sure you are at...

Panther has the best system for this. Landstar lets you find your own loads as well but I believe they still require 6 months current experience in what you will driving. Davekc

As with any business, if the end will justify the means, then absolutely. If it doesn't, you will have to pack up your toys and play somewhere else. Davekc owner 21 years

That is a older version. I believe it is too dated for todays use. Davekc

You would do better to find your own account(s) within CA. It will likely pay better. Running with your own authority a few days a week is not practical. You will likely go broke. Better to drive part time for a local or regional company. Davekc

For expediting, it would be the large carriers. No particular order This applies to straight trucks and TT's. I wouldn't even consider it if doing a van Panther Fedex Landstar and maybe Conway?? Not sure how well they do on outbound loads from the west coast. Many of the smaller carriers go...

In the past, we have always put a load bar in the back. Also one just forward of the rear wheels. Most loads seldom fill the truck so it keeps their travel (forklift) to a minumum. Side note on rollups. Make sure you coat the bottom of the door with a light gage oil so it doesn't freeze shut...

Team Drivers2 wrote I've noticed over the course of the last 3 1/2 weeks that load offers are getting totally ridiculous. I've been offered 20+ runs that are averaging .60 to 1.00 a mile with deadheads ranging from 250 to 375 miles Those are some sad numbers. I think contests are fine but not...

I can't speak to any fuel economy improvement, but they do keep the back of a trailer or box alittle cleaner. Seems like they cut trailer sway down just a little. As mentioned, it would seem it would work on a staight truck as well. For $200.00, I would be willing to try them on one straight...