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I think it is a much better policy to have all of these things up front whether you are attending orientation or not. Pursue the owners that have a decent and honest reputation. Find another owner other than this guy. Sounds like he is a rip-off artist. Davekc

KW of Indy did a set for us and it was 500.00 installed. Davekc

I agree with Terry. Most companies will respond the same. You are really out of luck if you leave the location. Davekc

Congratulations on your new position. Great to hear a success story Good luck:) Davekc

Unless the revenue is considerable, I would clearly avoid a delivery into the city. Driving through on the freeways is not too bad depending on time of day. Do consider there are numerous and expensive tolls through the tri-state area. Davekc

As a general rule, most larger flatbed hotshot companies are located in TX,LA, and AL. Most of this freight is related to the oil and chemical industry. Very competitive and not for the novice or timid. Davekc

I would clearly do my research before signing on with this carrier. While I know very little about them, I have yet to see any positive feedback from their drivers. As mentioned, read previous posts as there are more verifiable reports regarding other carriers. Davekc

Remember that it is the drive train more than the specific truck that will deliver the desired fuel economy. Steer tires all around this time of year could prove interesting in the snow. Might be fun though:D Davekc

There may be an occassion that they offer you a van load at a reduced rate. It may pay only $1.10 per mile. Secondly, if you do a brokered load it is at the rate you agree to with that broker. Either way it is your choice as to whether you accept it or decline. Davekc

With Panther Florida isn't too bad if you are a team. That is in or out. More of a struggle for the single drivers as most are team runs out. Singles do better to go to SC for a load out. No waiting there. Davekc

RE: Announcing... Conan is my new burglar alarm fo Sounds like everything is covered and everyone has said their piece. Davekc

Make sure you consider the length of time you want this particular truck. Keeping a truck for a short period(starter truck) or one that you want for several years will make a difference. As they say, look carefully before you leap. Davekc

I looked in the archives for Joe Bob's Express and couldn't find any information.(Just kidding) I can't be serious all the time. Davekc

Unless something has changed within the last two weeks, Panther pays .50 cents per mile on DH. (miles to a dispatched pickup) Empty miles or empty moves (dispatched miles to a location to wait on a load) is roughly .17 cents per mile. The latter varies with the cost of fuel. They do not take a...

RE: Announcing... Conan is my new burglar alarm fo Was this post for another type of forum? Davekc

I agree....sounds high unless it has been rebuilt. Davekc

We have a dirt-devil with all the attachments and rotating brush. Inexpensive but worth every penny. Bought ours I believe at Wally World Davekc

Nice ride Davekc

Back at you Davekc

Most of you know that I have been on both sides of the fence, including driving for a carrier and operating my own fleet of 15 trucks several years ago. If Blair operated the same as the other carriers and put out the numbers and presentation that they do I would be very skeptical. Or I would...