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Sounds like you handled it about as well as you could. Davekc

Broompilot wrote If that is all you people are getting you should begin investigating other companies. Gentleman we, you, and myself cannot afford to be sitting with no runs for a week. Your going broke, even if you have a rich uncle I couldn't agree more. Many are in tough circumstances. Many...

Since fuel is the highest expense, I would have to go with the laptop and generator. Davekc owner 20 years

We're on a positive vibe here the past few weeks, and we're going to keep it that way Well said. Environment has been wonderful these last 3 weeks. It appears most see it as well based on the MATS show and PM's Hopefully, the flamers and egomaniacs have moved on. Davekc

Not to my knowledge Davekc

I'll be the one in the FL70 that's going 56.5mph You mean there is more than one? Davekc

To get accurate information on a carrier as to how many vehicles they have, you can go to the USDOT website. They update every 30 days. I have found that some smaller companies will color this number to appear larger than they are. "trust but verify" Another source would be OOIDA. They get their...

I usually hang out at least 24 hours and then take short hopps to find freight I think you answered your own question with the best response. Orlando is a tough spot for many carriers. Once you know where your companies freight lanes are at, it becomes much easier to make those calls. Davekc

It shouldn't hurt it unless it is a small engine or running close to the gross. If the outside ambient temprature is high, I would consider taking them off. Especially in the southwest. In the winter they would probably help. Monitoring temp gauge on a regular basis will guide you as to leave...

I have a 96" sleeper on a KW T-300, with everything but the tag axle it's in to me for $113,500.00 I had to add the tags after the contract to eliminate the F.E.T. another $4000.00 total just under $118,000.00..yeah lot of bucks but the ride and convenience when we stay out for 3 months....Put...

Rich You are correct with that one. I don't know how Fedex expects you to do runs that pay .92 cents per mile. One could go broke pretty quickly doing these. Apparently this is becoming a standard practice. Explains why you see alot of Fedex in the EO classifieds With regards to bartering &...

Why would that be a secret? I would think at most companies, or at least were we are at, that info is readily available. Even when recieving a load if it is everyday, look at the run numbers. They tell you how many loads a day are dispatched. And I might add, where we are at, they send it as...

The post is relating to startup costs Davekc unv2me wrote; Expediting is surely a niche market, but is available and utilized when necessary. You or I can throw out random numbers and the only thing that does is give people (new) a faithless notion of "your" ideologies You have only 7 posts...

I agree that you need 6 months of living expenses and the same for operating capital. On FrankC numbers, I would agree, $1500 a month truck payments and associated costs are too high for a single driver. It gets worse when you either have no warranty (used equipment) or your current warranty is...

Can you make a living? Yes Will you make a ton of money? Not likely. Alot will depend on the carrier you are with and what kind of truck payments you are going to have. If you paid cash or are financing a small amount, you will be fine. Many have financed to their limit and between high...

Most of your questions will center around whether you have your own contacts whether through brokers,carriers or your own accounts. If you don't, it will be a tough path to go down. It can be done but is very difficult. In addition to the above, you will have much higher costs throughout than...

RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng Therein lies the problem. The rules pertaining to a CDL specifically state one must read and write English. Not a host of other languages. Quebec is a valid arguement with regards to signs, however commercial activity in that providence is very...

RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng If one can't read the english language, I wonder what happens when they approach a sign that says......ROAD CLOSED and they can't read it. Davekc

Jeff Jones is at Stoops Freightliner His number is 1-800-456-8782 Email is [email protected] Davekc

Your best bet initially would be to search the archives. From that you can put together specific questions. Davekc