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Weave I like the new Petes. I read somewhere during the mid year you will be able to go to some larger engine sizes. I know they will take a cat 330 but not sure on how much larger. You are correct, as an individual can look at these comparisons much differently than a fleet owner. Davekc

As you made aware, a 10 speed auto shift is a much easier sell. You are correct in saying that the clutch is used when starting and at a dead stop. As far as a tag or pusher axle, I think it would depend on the carrier and whether they consistantly have a use for it. If you are not sure, I...

Only 2/3 of the puzzle is complete. I wouldn't know if either run is worth anything. The other 1/3 is the milage calculation in which you have to travel to the next potential load. There is considerable difference from a load going to Utah verses a load going to Michigan. Davekc

You add up all the factors, and the class 8 >platform almost always comes out ahead during the period of >ownership. I am not quite on the same page with this. There were figures presented several months ago that had indicated the numbers between the two were very simular. The class 8 wins...

Another issue to consider is the 10 speed. Newer drivers will not have the experience to drive it without tearing it up. I learned the hard way many years ago on that. If you want a 10 speed, go auto shift or ultra shift. While not the case every time, larger sleeper trucks generally are easier...

Industry average is roughly 30 percent. They are including solos and teams. Davekc

While I have made numerous references to how this is done with Panther it is pretty basic. They have their own backhaul dept that does nothing but these types of loads. They put you in contact with the brokers and you talk to them directly. You would negotiate your rate and anything else. It is...

Doesn't ring a bell, but it could be a fleet owner running under that name and has trucks leased to Panther? Davekc

I agree that it is mostly gut feeling. There are so many resources available to these folks if their plight is legit. There are county facilities,churches and the salvation army. Then again, there is McDonalds....free food and a little income, which is what they are seeking in the first place...

It is much more to your advantage to deal with someone like Panther in this regard. You can use brokers to get yourself out of slow or dead areas, thus eliminating large deadhead. In this scenerio, you are hauling under their authority ect. They collect 15% of the gross, which is well worth it...

RE: Did anyone actually help Gypsy1 who is sinking If there are no other factors involved and one is running only a handful of runs through the month, they need to move elsewhere. Even in the first quarter of the new year, a few runs offered is crazy. I certainly would be seeking some...

I would be more concerned as to whether I was running profitably rather than any specific rate. You could be at 100 percent, but are you making any money? A contest is very profitable for the carrier, but it only has a value to the driver if he/she wins. Businessman first, driver second. Davekc

Sounds like a glow plug or grounding issue. If real slow just in cold climates, switch to a synthetic oil. Read manual to ensure the break in period has been passed. You want to make sure the oil seals have seated prior to synthetic use. If it is doing it all the time, put a amp meter on it to...

I would agree that an advanced copy of a contract is fine. That way both parties know what they are entering into. In addition, some items may be negotiable, and some may not. Davekc

RE: Sinking Fast-Need Advice Desperately! Glen Ric Seems to be a reoccuring theme lately with Express 1. Not sure why? Davekc

If it were me I would call Panther recruiting and see if they have a van owner looking for a driver. You should get a better gig than you are getting from this guy. Davekc

We are with Panther and they do call to see if we want to come back,but that is about it. You are an independent contractor. They can't make a demand to return unless there is an availability clause in their contract. If so, it wouldn't be common. It is ok with us if they ask, but they have...

It is good to see input from an owner. Many times we hear how unfair they are from the driver prospective. There are good and bad owners as well as drivers. Some drivers in the past have been very critical of their owners. However the majority of owners have been former drivers, while very few...

If over 26,000 gvw, I believe you are responsible for the fuel tax even though it is not collected at the pump. Davekc

Starting a new company can be tough with limited or no capital. If on the west coast, I would look at freight forwarders or air freight out of LAX. It would be easier to adjust equipment requirements as you need to. Alot less capital and you will have access to a large customer base. Once you...