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Congratulations on your new truck. It sounds very nice! I am one of the naysayers when it comes to reefers ect. Your approach is different in that you are trying to run it in a small area. That is usually not typical for expediting. Also, your white glove rate is enough to cover the additional...

I think Rich brought up this topic because it is a issue that comes up time and time again with many carriers. The idea of putting drivers in dispatch for a day is a great idea. I would also follow that up with dispatch doing a few ride alongs. Understanding both responsibilities is paramount to...

Your numbers aren't that bad. It is a shame that a large percentage don't achieve that figure. We have had several calls just this week from drivers either wanting to switch companies, or wanting to sell me their trucks because they can't make the payments. Maybe you know someone they don't...

As the current driver shortage continues to intensify, I think more and more carriers are going to have to pay attention to these kinds of things. McBride had a interesting point in that alot of misrepresentation goes on within many carriers. Everyone is working towards the same goal, so alittle...

BP; You got yourself in a situation but were certainly smart enough to get yourself out before it did become too late. I am glad that you found a much better home. As you found out, the best business plan doesn't do much for you with a under performing carrier. Davekc owner 20 years

Very good advise. If I have said it once, I have said it 100 times. One must know what it REALLY costs to run their truck(s). Bad things can happen when you don't. Save as much as you possibly can. Davekc owner 20 years

A few more to add to your list would be ARI,Double Eagle and Star Class sleepers. I believe AA does some work like this as well. Davekc

Knowing your companies freight lanes and customers is the key. As long as you have the right equipment for your carrier, you are half way there. Reefer and liftgates in my experience failed to pay for themselves. Many of our carriers customers will refuse to load a truck that has a liftgate...

It finally sounds like everyone is on the same page Davekc

I have seen a uni-cell with a built in sleeper ect. Very nice truck. The driver I met was in Waco Tx and drove for landstar. They make these trucks ready to go in Buffalo NY according to the driver. Very nice set up. They have these same trucks at Panther also. Not sure on the other carriers. Davekc

I agree. It is much better to run under the carriers authority. In addition, if one is only paying 62%, you are not going to do that well with broker loads. As mentioned, Panther pays 85% and that is a much better rate. They also handle all collections. I have looked at enough NLM boards to...

This is just available to Panther drivers. You are running under their authority. You would have to lease your truck to them. Davekc

Nice ride Davekc

Raceman I wasn't aware the E1 did broker loads. A good option for those who are having problems keeping their truck moving. I do think Panther has a much better plan as they have a dept for this and handle all of the collections. You don't carry that risk of not being paid or waiting forever for...

I agree and hope you get up and running. Excellent post for those wishing to expand or think it is a perfect world and nothing adverse will happen. I get tired of people who claim to have the perfect business plan, and can account for everything. I don't care what business your in, it doesn't...

Good thing you woke up. Great little device to have. Davekc

Any truck with 476,000 miles whether class 8 or not is going to need large reserves for repair and replacement. It is probably just about out of warranty at that milage. They may be giving that milage because it has a generator and limited milage? To know for sure, have it hooked up to a...

I tend to be a bit skeptical on this issue. There are many ways to purchase a truck prior to leasing. Terminology by some refer to it as "fleecing" If the deal is as good as some would have you believe, I would think they would be buying the trucks themselves and hiring drivers. As mentioned...

Your situation is not unique for someone with two trucks. I always have figured for every three trucks, one is unproductive. It could be for repairs, drivers time at home, or no drivers. If all three are running, bank every dime you can from that third truck. There will be a day when it rains...

If they are high milage I agree. Go with the cummins. If they are low milage, I don't think it matters too much. As mentioned, oil samples don't mean alot unless you have several, and know what milage a certain report represents. Davekc