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Thanks for the photos Nice trucks! Davekc

Number One Idiot of 2004 A woman called the Emergency Poison Center very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. She was quickly reassured that ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the...

Great advise from Raceman Davekc

The ones at the MATS show had no toilet or showers. Jeff said they will be available mid august in the 130" and 150" sleeper models. Davekc

Just for clarity, Panther does not charge the driver anything for using trippak. There is a fee of $12 per envelope I believe. Personally, I'd rather buy rolls of stamps and put a couple on each envelope and have Panther credit me $12 for each envelope I mail in that they don't pay trippak for...

Bigbusbob wrote, Give me that 96 inch plus sleeper, and more... and I'll show you - it can be done... money can be made in trucking - by the owner and the driver, but you have to have the right equipment. I don't think it'll be long before the norm is a 96" sleeper... and once owners realize...

Great job Rich Davekc

In response to message #13 I believe I typed "we average $1.65 per mile, all miles" Didn't type anything about a company paying $1.65 per mile. That by the way is, All TAX MILES DRIVEN. You gotta think outside the box davek. And yes, I am the company I misunderstood your post. I thought...

When doing the math, and using that $180,000 new truck figure, it becomes a frightning number when you calculate the addition insurance (usually 3.5 or 4% on comp) sales and FET tax, and interest paid on the loan. Assuming 20 percent down on 5 years, I can't make those numbers work on anything...

Every contract will be different. The reason for this is how your compensation is structured. Are you paying a percentage or milage Requirements from carriers are different Unit size; I use two different ones depending on whether it is a TT or a straight truck. Driver requirements will be...

The trucks that Jeff Jones had up at MATS were prototypes. Not sure if any changes will be made. Nice trucks though. They were priced within an acceptable range. The 2002 with 400,000 miles was a complete joke. And he said a new one was $180,000. There isn't a company out there with a rate high...

You could have the dealer reset the perameters on the computer or drop to a 4.1 rear end. Your rear end ratio sounds high. A standard 6 speed is at 3.9 or 4.1 but can be dropped to a 3.37 or 3.5 without voiding the warranty. This is on the 2005-2006 models with a Mercedes 260-300 Automatic...

The truck I am referring to was a 2002 black columbia with a reefer. It was not the truck Jeff Jones and Bentz put together. Their displays were of new trucks. They were in that price range of $120,000 plus. A water test is used to determine weight ratio in positioning of axles and the box. They...

300hp can be ok depending on transmission and rear gear ratio. Davekc

It depends on how it is used. If new, I would go for a 350 to 400 hp, 10 speed autoshift. Probably 3.5 rears. If new and depending on the chassis, additional axle after a year to avoid FET tax. Sleeper and box size may alter that configuration alittle. Would need to do a water test for best...

To my knowledge, I am not aware of any company that pays $1.65 for all miles. In fact, there isn't a company out there that pays that except for white glove or special services loads. And that still wouldn't be ALL miles. There is always a first time..............who is it? Or is it a secret...

Some are set tariff rates, some are contracted rates(rate is set at the beginning of a contract), some are set at the current national average for fuel, and lastly, some are set at a state by state rate. Ask your carrier as to how they calculate it. If they refuse or are very vague........don't...

The reason Panther does not pay the full amount on completion is the Qualcomm They are still holding 60 percent of that run, assuming you collected your 40 percent advance. If that is their stated reason, I think they are stretching. I think it is an item that they should probably revisit...

I think the current oil problems are much bigger than Bush. Supply and demand are the driving issues along with a weak refinery network. I think we are reaching a point where we will be looking at alternative fuels. Since demand hasn't changed at $2.00 a gallon, mybe it will at $3.00 Time will...

I would ask Panther if they would allow it with painted windows. (same color as the body) This would be pretty inexpensive I would think. Just a thought Davekc