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Re; Get_Ready2 Unless you are very experienced dealing with brokers only, I would go to a company that allows you to do both. Panther would be your best bet in that regard. They help you find some of the brokers in addition to handling the collections. They charge 15 percent of the brokered run...

RE: dieseldoctor are you still runnig your Aerocel Sounds high. Whatever the stock mpg is on a chassis, subtract 1 or 2 mpg and you are probably closer to reality. Terry may have alittle more insight on this than I. Davekc owner 20 years

Yes go-jo works well. Simple Green works well too. Spray it on the deisel and throw in the washer. Davekc

Good luck on your new venture. Based on some of your posts over the past month, I think you might be a little more stress free. Good luck on the new position Davekc

A Georgia State Trooper pulled a car over on I-95 about 2 miles south of the Georgia/South Carolina State line. When the Trooper asked the driver why he was speeding, the driver answered that he was a Shrine Clown with a specialty as a magician and juggler, and he was on his way to Savannah to...

Glad to have you along Davekc

In addition to Glen's comments, I would review with whomever does your conversion that they do a weight ratio review. T2000 are usually pretty heavy on the front end. In addition to the frame issues, you may be replacing and or removing fuel tanks to lighten it up. Rear wheels or duals are...

RE: Buying vs. At $1.35, I think you are running for Panther. You should come out ok. Good luck, and have fun. Davekc

If so. that's good as I try to look at worst cases to see if we can hold up under lean times. I can't tell you how critical that point is. Depending on the time of year, you may have fantastic weeks and then hit a slow one. Management of your finances are paramount. In addition, you are...

ddperki wrote; That's 10000/month for 3 weeks work Just for a second opinion; This should be doable during the busier quarters. With some carriers this might be a tough number to achieve consistently. This is assuming that the $10,000 represents the gross numbers to the truck. The type of truck...

I like a team in these type trucks but it is not cost effective for singles. With 5 years you would think he would know that. Kind of a funny ad. I quess he can get a co-driver or keep dreaming Davekc

Since you are new to Panther, maybe I can help. When considering a run out of Chicago, if you are unwilling to do a brokered load, don't take runs that take you into non expedite areas. When you get the hang of doing your own backhauls, then go out there (AZ) if not, be prepared to deadhead back...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm appreciate the sarcasm, (grin) I know you were just showing your disapproval/concern for the situation (smile) believe me, I've had my doubts too. However, I have a wife that is in the dental field and we both are keeping our jobs and are...

It would be easier to search the threads and archives for the information you are seeking. In addition, once the above is completed, talk to the drivers and recruiters with regard to the companies you are interested in. Then at that point, you can start to formulate an opinion based on the right...

Glad to see you rolling! What an experience you had. Davekc

Davekc posted 3/21/05 TN FUEL RACK thread Memphis news (Fox13) said there was a secondary issue with one of these refineries. Should be repaired in six weeks according to their report. Sounds like another reason to gouge the customer. Watch for refinery problems in other regions. What are the...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm one customer that pays .32 a mile (that is a hard one to believe) Your right, I haven't seen that one yet either. I haven't seen the .04 cent one either. Your numbers on deadhead are right on. You also recieve empty moves with that rate...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm Terry wrote; large straight truck would get about 20-22 cents for a non-specialized load. A C or D truck driver If this is paid on ALL loads, then they would now be comparable at 20-22 cents for a non-specialized load. Davekc

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm Panther varies by the customer and equipment. Our current average from the first of the year is .18 cents per mile. As a percentage, it would calculate to 11.5 percent Of course these numbers are changing as fuel keeps climbing. Last two weeks...

Diesel has to go to $3.07 a gallon for the cost to equal gasoline at $2.10, based on 96k miles and 15/22mpg. Sure makes a tough call on choice. $3.07 for diesel seems much closer these days. Gas in the western states is at that now in some locations. Davekc owner 20 years