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RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i I have had seven of these units at the same time and it is my experience that you will receive higher revenue, but it will not off set the initial investment as well as the operating cost. That is even taking the depreciation into account...

RE: Anyone have a good recommendation for reefer i If you are going the reefer and liftgate option, clearly go to a used vehicle. If proceeding with a new vehicle, run the other way. With the cost of a reefer and liftgate you will not be able to capture your investment. While the rates are a...

The bigger companies go in to CA. but that is about it. Better to look for an air forwarder out of LA or SF. Good luck Davekc

One of the emails was relating to the Mercedes in a class 8. I think he said a 410HP. I know it is simular to the Detroit but other than that, I am not that educated on how their performance has been. Davekc

I agree with DD's post. Even more so with the high fuel & insurance rates. Availability of freight during slow times is also a consideration. A 53 fl70? Should be just about ready for the National Trucking Museum. Davekc

That is the beauty of these types of forums. The good carriers will attract the quality people and the others won't. Driver retention is becoming increasingly difficult for carriers and the above illastrates what not to do. Davekc

They are common in the process of an audit to determine hours and location if a per diem is being used. The alternative would be to gain them from your carrier. In the process of an audit, it would be your responsibility to provide them, not the carrier. You have a bigger problem if the carrier...

You are right....you may be the only PII team out there. Let us know if they got your engine fixed Davekc

I would follow IRS guidelines. Most would be taking per diem ect. As Glen mentioned, they can go back three but keep them for seven. Davekc

There were some initial problems with them when they entered the market through Freightliner, but the question came up with; How are they doing now? Does it seem like they got the bugs out of them ect? I had received a couple of emails and my information was somewhat dated. Maybe some of you...

Sadly there are many stories like this. Don't be discourage though. Even though you started on the wrong side of the track, that experience will clearly tell you what you don't want in a co-driver. "One bad apple doesn't make the barrel" Davekc

RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g The semantics are killing me. I could be wrong in my interpretation but it seems 'firing a fleet owner' is just a new way of saying resigning just as 'affirmative action' is a new way of saying discrimination. Leo Very good comparison. I do...

I'm not willing to forfiet my rights on the road simply because I fear a rear end crash. I don't fear a rear end crash. When we proceed at the speed limit, we stay in the right lane Wait until you have one. I think your opinion might change. As far as voters changing the speed in split states...

That is little comfort if going 55 in IL and you get rear ended by a truck going 70. I think I would prefer the preventive measure and drive for safety. Safety in IL is clearly not 55. Well unless your the governor. Davekc

I know people that drive expensive trucks and net out more than many drivers that drive low-cost trucks that are paid off. How is that possible? The high net drivers have a good business plan, management skills, and work ethic. The low net drivers don't. ====================================...

RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g In the midst of all this sweetness and joy, my and I decided to ordera brand new, expensive truck of our own. Since then, steel prices have soared, increasing our truck price. Fuel prices have soared, increasing our operating expense. Interest...

I would have to agree with you. Two different drivers with seperate households is not recommended. Even more so if one is not the truck owner. Too many people eating out of the same pot. In most cases for teaming, I would only recommend husband & wife team or same household team. I don't think...

Remember that whether you gross $10,000 or $15,000 a month it doesn't matter except for cash flow. The important number that you want is what you net after all expenses. We have known alot of folks who grossed well over $100,000 a year and went bankrupt. Davekc

We usually run with where we feel it is safe. Not always the posted speed. Outside of Chicago at night, running 55 might get a truck running 70 into your rear end. That is why we view split speed states as revenue programs. Same in Ohio, we run 55 on the two lanes but much closer to 65 on the...

Plenty to be thankful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone Dave & Grace aka Davekc