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Some of your question would depend on the carrier and type of freight that you are hauling. If it is all LTL or brokered loads, much is just a flat rate. $1000.00 to go from point A to B. However, just about every other carrier seperates the fuel surcharge from the rest of the rate. Your...

I don't think I would be in any kind of panic. There operations are to remain the same. The advantages that will soon be noticable, will be increased opportunities and activity out west. That should equal into longer runs for everyone. Additionally, they at some point will have better purchasing...

Sorry to hear of someones misfortune. At least they are safe, which is the most important. Sometimes people don't know how lucky they are until something like this happens. As with many, our prayers are with them as well. Davekc

AAsleeper in Ft Worth build alot of expediter sleepers. We all hope everything works out for you. Let us know how it goes. Davekc

Sorry about that, I was under the impression he was collecting the taxes. That aside, I am not sure why you would be paying the QC? The lease is in his name on the QC unit, and he is benefiting from it as much as you are. It still sounds like a strange setup either way. Davekc

Some clarification (esp. for Leo) 1)The contract conditions spelled it out all in b/w that I was to pay for everything associated in the daily operation of the van, inc. the use of the quaalcom- like he told me, I'm the one who'll be using it, so.... 2) taxes were based on 25% for fed/st...

Lawrence and Terry give some great advise. Deal with an experienced dealer whether used or new. This is another place were experience is essential. There has been several other forum members that have had major setbacks with disasterous truck builds. Plan carefully, and know as much as the...

You could still do a 10 speed autoshift. Reasonably priced, and have past the test of time. Service and parts are readily available. They do cost more than a manual, but some of that can be recovered through resale, mpg's, and some of the maintenance. Adding a tag changes all kinds of costs...

The best lasting solution is to use chassis paint on the rails, and rubber undercoating on the wood. The wood contracts and expands, thus you need the coating to expand with it. Just paint on the wood will not last. Thompsons water seal will only stop the water. Road chemicals, especially...

Alot of these carriers have full blown operations down on the southern borders. Laredo, Nagales, and San Diego. JB, Schneider, PAM, Swift are just a few of the bigger ones with terminals there. Some we have run into speak some English but many don't, or pretend they don't. The bigger issue is...

I spent some time talking to the Volvo salesman today. We discussed mpg and the effect of engine and transmission choices. He said the Volvo engine is 2-3% better mpg than the Cummins. He said the Freedomline 12 speed automatic is 2-3% better mpg than a manual. That's if rear end ratio, gvw etc...

It is a much different issue when obtaining insurance. You are going to a insurance company that underwrites your policy. The majority of the large truckload carriers are self insured. Insurance from a liability standpoint is moot for them, verses cheaper wages and freight coverage. Davekc...

I would say a manual or auto shift would be very simular. A full blown automatic will be less. On a full auto, the torque configurations are different in addition to a great difference in weight. Davekc

I think it is a great idea that we have been doing for years. We also look at a persons residence. It is a clear indicator of how they will take care of our equipment. Why would anyone want to put someone in a $100,000 truck, and not have any idea on what their past performance has been...

Information will be difficult to find on just transmissions. Type of engine, rear end ratio, type of truck, will all effect MPG. Depending on all factors, a 10 speed manual in one truck may net 7mpg, and in another net 12 mpg. Forgot to mention computer settings Davekc

I would do a search through the archives on EO Hard to give advice because every contrat will be different. Much has to do with responsibilities and the carrier. In otherwords, I wouldn't use a contract for Panther on a Fedex driver. Both companies operate and pay differently. Davekc owner 20 years

The current woes at GM are being felt by other automakers as well. Much of it is poor planning and demands from unions. Each new vehicle from GM has a $1600 cost built in, just to cover health care. That coupled with rising fuel costs have left them stuck with a ton of large SUVs and trucks. The...

Perhaps the doubles milage limits are based on the fact they are near always on the big road, they have developed a milage average history that is very predictable and run dedicated routes. Expediters, on the other hand, seldom know the routes they will travel, don't always stay on the big...

The easier way out is to have the under rails sandblasted. Then repainted. Should be good for 4 to 5 years if done correctly. Davekc

Many of the large truckload carriers are turning to foreign labor. That is there answer to the current driver shortage. Probably their answer to future labor issues as well. Davekc