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  1. nightcreacher

    Is this decent opportunity ?? HELP

    i miss read this,wow he wants you to pay 600 week on a lease,that is crazy,run run run my last truck i sold the driver,we did a 50 50 split,at end of year she got the truck with clear title.
  2. nightcreacher

    Diamond Delivery Service?

    you want something small.try try ours,they may be what your looking for
  3. nightcreacher

    Congrats

    congrats linda,bob,glad all had a great time
  4. nightcreacher

    economy

    the oil rigs are pumping again cause the wholesale price is up we dont use our own oil,it has to much sulfer,and costs more to refine it.problem is 2 fold,not enough up to date refineries and epa puttin there evil finger on the polution.oh thats right,the ozone,be better to take care of the nozone.
  5. nightcreacher

    does your carrier have to pay for the load offered

    RE: does your carrier have to pay for the load off its not whether the miles are right,did the pay change,if pay didnt change then dont worry about the miles,just tell dispatch when your late,the load went 100 miles farther than was paid
  6. nightcreacher

    more problems

    thought you were in a company truck,Bam.Your issues can happen to any truck,dont just blame it on freightliner,espeially the ac issue,that sounds like a mechanic screw up.
  7. nightcreacher

    Loads Canceling???

    Years back,I dead headed 350 miles for a pick on a sunday morning,shipper said he never called fecc,so i called dispatch,just so happened i got lady the shipper said he didnt talk to,she even had his home phone number, incase truck was going to be late,he sent freight out day before on...
  8. nightcreacher

    Give me Water I have no Bread

    if you have changed all the things youve talked about,maybe you should find a company that will pay you better,guess I shouldnt have said that,well God will forgive me,after all,he makes my profit or loss
  9. nightcreacher

    Loads Canceling???

    Most of my dry runs happen before I even get out of the parking lot,usually having to do with,time of pick up,the receiver needs the freight,he calls lets say fed exc cc,they tell him the truck will be there in 90 mins,he says great,qualcom goes off and i've got a load,slight problem,shipper...
  10. nightcreacher

    Give me Water I have no Bread

    yes,in years past,cost of doing business was less,cost of living was less.but there is a thing called inflation,with the costs going up in trucking,I certainly hope your making more than 1.00 mile for all miles,or your just kidding yourself that your making it.you know slowing down doesnt just...
  11. nightcreacher

    Give me Water I have no Bread

    phil,guess i'm the only one that got it. lol,besides my friends know I just do big steaks,cows dont fly
  12. nightcreacher

    How do you decide what loads to accept?

    Kevin the only place you cant take a 53' trailer in NY is Manhatten,rest of the borrous wont bother you
  13. nightcreacher

    finally talked to landstar

    Hawk,I'm in this T/T for that very reason.Lot less competition,and they need me more than I need them,makes for a good partnership
  14. nightcreacher

    Give me Water I have no Bread

    I know I'm in a tractor,and our competition is a little different,but even with FECC revised fsc,my income for this year is heads up over last year,and my net income is too,but I have changed my driving practices,our fsc is based on 6 mpg,I'm getting 7.5,practically no idle time,and running...
  15. nightcreacher

    Computer Mapping Volunteers Needed

    Phil, I just took out my 2005 version Streets and Trips,loaded the 2007 version,also with gps navigator.I used it last night while going to Memphis Tn,the routing was exactly as was on my c-link (qualcom).If I set trip up in the past with the quickest routing,it has been same as fed ex's...
  16. nightcreacher

    Panther bashing at truck stops?

    I shouldnt say anything,but,come on,25cpm.
  17. nightcreacher

    finally talked to landstar

    It doesnt matter where you go,The grass isn't greener.You have to look at the equipment you drive,and how many trucks the same size that company has.Now you have to realize,how many other companies also have same size trucks.All these companies are after the same freight,so what this boils down...
  18. nightcreacher

    Is this decent opportunity ?? HELP

    as was just stated,600 bucks a week is out of the question. the going rate for drivers is a 60/40 split,drivers getting 60% and then drivers pay for the fuel,and also get the fuel surcharge,in the deal the guy made you,you didnt mention fsc.in expedite,the best advantage to earning potential,is...
  19. nightcreacher

    How do you decide what loads to accept?

    marvin,oh sorry ,kevin,is $1.85/mile really cheap freight?that load is only 377 miles,i guess in your eyes it might be. the way i pick my loads are like a game of pool,its not the shot in front of you,but what happens after you make that first shot,in our case after your 1st delivery.if after...
  20. nightcreacher

    Love those directions

    i have a garmin in my laptop,directions from my qualcom are much better,they get me right to the dock
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