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I think many don't really know what that number is. Many times this leads to a driver staying with a under performing carrier for too long. Or it may contribute to poor decision making when accepting loads. As you mentioned, it is a hard number to arrive at for an average. You have mentioned...

In order to have adequate coverage you can expect something in the neighborhood of $4500 to 6000 for complete insurance coverage. Some will vary alittle depending on what the vehicle is. Of course a van would be cheaper than a straight truck. Rates will be less through a carrier because of a...

I would advise the customer to shrink wrap their pallet to prevent damage. Most are very good about securing their freight. Davekc

We have been using the T-Mobile aircard and it seems to work ok. Hard to beat at $30.00 a month. Only complaint is it does fade from time to time when traveling down the road or in between towers. All in all it works pretty good and we have better coverage, especially out west when compared to...

As far as I know, most companies allow a rider. As mentioned, most will require a insurance policy to cover your passenger. Davekc

If it has a walk away clause with no penalties then it could be a consideration depending on what the price is ect. It would have to be low enough to be affordable. In addition, milage caps and other provisions would have to be reviewed very closely. I would advise legal council if one was to...

Some may have different advise, but I would not lease a vehicle for expediting unless you know EXACTLY what you are getting into. They are commonly called a "fleece" Pretty good reason for it. Best advise as mentioned; drive and learn the ropes from someone experienced. Then if you like it...

Crazynuff Good advise The few I did have the chance to see up close, were registered as regular vans. These were the aerocells. I think they make them in Buffalo, NY Davekc owner 20 years

Just curious. Does anyone know what you download from delorme is on the street atlas version? I like the older version but thought it is about to get alittle dated. Davekc

Terry has the right approach. It is the fastest way to your money verses other options that tack on days. If possible, save as much as you can to eliminate the problem in the future. Good luck Davekc

I think you hit it on the head. As long as there is a driver shortage, this will get worse. I think we are seeing already in the common carrier sector. Several large carriers are going to foreign labor to put drivers in their trucks. Many of these drivers are currently underqualified but they...

I think the older version of delorme is much better than the new one. The pc miler seems to be pretty good. Garmin has gotten some pretty good reviews as well, but I have never used one. Davekc owner 20 years

Get well soon! Davekc owner 20 years

It is a possible that your truck was shifted incorrectly. I would ask them under what circumstances did this happen. If they were use to driving school buses it is a strong possibility that they hit the wrong gear. Especially if it was a 9 speed or higher. If there is a engine computer on your...

I think it would be easier to hire them as a independent contractor verses an out right truck lease. As Rich mentioned, have a very clear and legal agreement in addition to an escrow account. We do that with a very specific recovery addendum. This spells out the costs and how they are calculated...

It certainly does seem strange that after a turbo replacement the engine blows from a incident of overspeed. We have replaced many turbos in the past but never encountered that problem. Let us know how it goes. Davekc owner 20 years

Just to give you a number that thru me for a loop when I found it out was our fuel cost rose fron 15 % to 31 % with the price of fuel around $1.95 . Just thought I would throw that out to ya'll. Thanx Excellent observation You can't say enough for the continuing need of fuel surcharges. Davekc

Tom Thanks for the kind words. It makes it all worth while. If I can help anyone in anyway, don't hesitate to ask. Davekc owner 20 years

Good to hear a success story. Davekc

Your CPM seem alittle high. The concern I would have is that you will do ok for the first two years. After that, even though the drivetrain is still under warranty, other expenses start to creep in. This is where alot of folks get into trouble. Depending on what your personal income...