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You should take Tom, He needs to get out more:) Davekc

Your right. That truck is a repo. They were supposedly were only getting one or two runs a week. Tough to pay for that kind of truck with very few runs. All the business plans in the world are not going to save you when that happens. Davekc

Hi We had two pomeranians with us when we were on the road and never had any problems except when they went out in Canada and it was 10 below zero. They were ok but I was less than thrilled. Most of the time the wife took on that duty. I would get that litter that you can clean daily and put it...

It certainly is a better plan than anything else we are doing right now. Davekc

I took a look. I think it is perfect. Only missing item is the liftgate:) Davekc owner 20 years

Welcome aboard It sounds like you are looking for something local or a dedicated run that leaves Iowa on Monday, and returns at the end of the week. This is not too common in expediting. You would do better and drive tractor trailer based on that type of schedule Davekc owner 20 years

I think the point that everyone is trying to make is to save as much as you can. Sometimes that is not easy. It also can be easier said than done. You do need a business plan but only a fool will tell you a perfect one exists. If it did, everybody would be using it. There are many variables that...

My GOD what kind of a can of worms did i open up here? Whitewolf53 Probably the right one. If companies or individuals are taking advantage of their drivers, then they should be exposed. If the above is true, these folks must be walking on egg shells. It is one thing to have some minor...

Sounds like a wonderful group to drive for.:( Davekc owner 20 years

LDB Keep us updated on how that works in high heat. Looking at buying them for 96" sleepers. Thanks Davekc owner 20 years

Welcome aboard! Davekc

Before you decide on a unit, you should know what your power requirements are going to be. We have a truck out there now that has a large sleeper and the ones listed above are severely under powered for our application. None of those have a value either if you have a roof air unit. I have heard...

Sounds like there may be more to the story. Panther pays a flat rate per mile of $1.20 to $1.35 to the truck. It may be another company that operates on the .58 percent basis. To my knowledge Panther has no pay plans that pay a percentage. Davekc owner 20 years

RE: Is there something for expeditors like getload I would agree that it is only profitable under the right circumstances. It is used generally to get out of an area or a situation where multiple shipments justify the cost of doing it. Most LTL loads pay under a dollar mile. It does pay more...

RE: Is there something for expeditors like getload This is one of the advantages of being with a company that will allow you to find broker freight and use their authority.In addition, with reasonable fleet insurance you can't go wrong if you know what you are bidding on and your company...

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Amen!!! Davekc owner 20 years

RE: Much need for Not sure on all the companies but I know Panther and Landstar have these types of vehicles. I believe Express 1 may also but don't take my word on that one. Call their recruiters. Davekc owner 20 years

Cliffn Thanks for a informative update as to how they work. I knew more about them prior to them having qc's. We have met several out on the road and some were happy and some weren't. Pretty much the same as any company. Glad you folks are doing well. Davekc

Looking for your own loads on a consistant basis would be a hassle. Not to mention dealing with their brokers for every run. It doesn't mean one can't be successful, but it seems like an added unpaid step. In addition, whether true or not, there is ongoing litigation from OOIDA with regards to...

RE: The care and maintenance of box floors........ Lift gate capacities on expediter straight trucks run 3,000 to 5,000 lbs. If you know of one that has 10,000 capacity and is used in the field, I'd love to see it. They actually do make one with that capacity. It is used of course with a...