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I quess alot of this would depend on what are you really running at per mile. Our company on occassion will have a load that doesn't have a surcharge. I will run them but only if I am out west (slower area for freight), or it takes me in a direction I want to be heading. In todays climate I...

They would essentially be the same unless it is a specific account that your carrier has a contract with. If the contract for example was signed 6 months to a year ago, high fuel prices were probably not taken into account. The fuel surcharge will adjust accordingly with the rise and fall of...

it depends on how your company is set up. I am assuming @58 percent you are with Fedex. On a percentage plan, if you are receiving what you think is a adequate rate to cover ALL your miles, then you are in good shape. The only other concerns would be that you are getting 58 percent of that run...

I like that.....don't settle for low wages. Sound advise. If you are in good health, age shouldn't be a barrier. Expediting is a little different than OTR. As mentioned, read, and become as knowledgable as you can. If you have questions and don't see it, this is the place to ask.

I think the idea of a ford with the unicell might not be a bad idea. Sprinters seem like they have alot of capabilities but I am starting to see alot of folks questioning their longevity. I wonder what kind of service they get on these. Does Freightliner treat them as big trucks ect.

there are ads on the talk programs but most of the music is commercial free. That is on XM. Can't say anything about Sirius. XM has a channel just for trucking that is good and up to date driving and weather ect.

You for example would be lucky to find a dealer in NM, AZ some parts of TX that would have a clue as to what expediting is. They use alot of flatbeds and pickups for "fast freight" You will do much better to look at dealers in the midwest ect. Oh,Mi,In,Tn, ect. If you jump in, you may consider...

this is always one of my peeves with some of the expedite companies. I think they need to ban together and stop offering their accounts these rates. They are offered as HHG miles. They are essentially a joke. Short of account retention, I don't think any companies could defend using this system...

while not relating to traffic reports, simular attempts were made by local broadcasters when cable tv came out. Then followed again when satalite tv began doing local broadcasts. On dish tv I beleive we pay an extra couple of dollars for local channels. I wonder if that is the path the local...

I have used only a couple in FL and TX. With straight trucks and vans, you will need to develop a relationship with them. I found it to be much more effective to do old fashion door knocking for business. You have to find specific companies in need of your specific equipment. Smaller loads are...

If 45.00 was paid to ooida I don't think money was wasted. A membership their is designed for representation within the trucking industry. While they do provide insurance for straight trucks and TT,and make money from it, that is not the idea as to why one would pay for a membership. If they...

I think it is oldtimer's brand of humor. Trying to stir the pot alittle. Sounds like he has a axe to grind with FedEx. If the company is good enough, and you are a reputable driver, the loads will come to you. If not, I would be searching for another company, not using bribery on a dispatcher.

It is good to see someone starting out and doing well. You will see over time that the longer you are in expediting, the easier it will get. You will know where the freight lanes are and what loads will make you money and the ones that won't. We are with Panther as well, and run a straight truck.

You can do a search on them in the archives, and then draw your own conclusions.

A special thanks to those who have served. Davekc

Two companies come to mind. One is Nations, and the other is Southeast express. I can't speak for them but thet may take someone on a limited basis. The other option would be air frieght or forwarding companies.

I would think you would be. Fuel surcharge should be on a scale based on your vehicle size. Just my opinion. Never heard of a company charging their drivers for a refusal. Seems like one would be flirting with IRS and labor issues. Maybe a recruiter question, but it would appear you are...

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I jumped in head first and made plenty of mistakes. Some of them costly. That is why I get sometimes passionate towards certain posts or suggestions. The only thing that saved me was having a seperate business from trucking at that time to absorb the loss. Read as many of the posts as you can to...