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Marvel comics seems to be fairly accurate. LOS, you need to research more. :eek:

Well, stockholders and the like have been around since the 30's. What was made then and what we see now are basically the same. Same with the McDonalds guy. The value of the job 20 years later hasn't changed. Should a Big Mac go to $10 because he has been there 20 years? Not going to happen...

You have plenty going from unemployment to disability. A seach will bring up pages. Here is one of many. Report: Millions of jobless file for disability when unemployment benefits run out | Fox News You are getting too wrapped up in the "rich". You don't have enough of them to support the...

What amazes me is factoring in inflation and all those things, the employment picture isn't any different than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Gee.....a dirty secret. The difference is back then, entitlements were much different, people worked two jobs, people made an effort to better their...

Time for a reality check. You are defending a guy that has been at McDonalds for 20 years. Out of that 20 years, you think he could have better himself? Good grief. Just can't defend that. Based on that assumption, everyone should resolve to the fact that some will never get ahead thus need to...

With all the definitions of the word they I can't believe that no one has addressed the word they'd Like they'd all been down yonder and back. ;)

You mean no Fox News? :p Couldn't resist.

Not any more. If you are working and not supporting those that keeping making the same mistakes over and over again, you are not doing your fair share. ;)

What I found surpising was one post from Monger on a gay/lesbian thread. :cool:

I think you are taking constructive criticism and assuming it is a personal assault. Not really the case. All of this started with you promoting a multi-carrier business plan. That is fine as you are finding it to YOUR liking. The problem came in when you portrayed your business as more...

Might be moving a little too fast with limited knowledge. I would spend some time here in the forums and do a little research so you really understand what you are jumping in to. Also, may want to consider driving for someone for a short period to test the waters PRIOR to making a expensive...

That is true. That is why Moot said in the van is averaging over dollar consistantly. I believe there is a lot more running over that .85 cents than what LC2 realizes. That also doesn't count DH or empty moves etc. There is alot of items that one has to look at. The gross means nothing unless...

Where are you getting this .85 cents is a benchmark? I am assuming it is based on what you are bidding. The large carriers as mentioned have resources to obtain freight that seldom is available to smaller carriers and or brokers. Some of it is due to size/coverage and other is simply they carry...

If one signs on maybe they get a free ice cream bar? Hard to tell now a days. Did hear from a driver that there is a company that is going truck to truck in the Detroit area trying to sign on trucks. Said he was the vice president. Almost seemed a little desperate.

It wouldn't shock me in the least. But...they will have leafy green trees to do their business with if the Charmin can't get in. :cool: Movement in rates going out there will likely determine what we do or don't do.

Thanks for the link. We do a fair amount out there. We have some that are new so those are ok and a few we are going to have to make decisions on. We had thought about rebuilding some of the kw's but maybe not. Did find this chart. Engine Model Year Schedule for Heavier Trucks Engine Year...

Am I understanding this right? Non def /regen trucks have until 2013 and reefers need to be done now? Don't have reefers any more but curious.

Certainly is a large contributing factor with many that fail. With the added OP information of having a wife and two kids at home, may want to walk away from that van. 26k will be cheap compared to the cost of a divorce. Can't say we haven't seen that here before. Kids at home and expediting is...

Now that you figured out the many mistakes you made, now what? Will switching to another solve your problems? Maybe, maybe not. Carrying alot of debt and being in a high maintenance vehicle is a recipe for disaster based on your volunteered information. Regardless of the carrier, you are one...

I agree. Their pay should be voted on in a general election with some basic guidelines. Right now I would say zero, but then no one would run. Just a basic starting point or minimum. Also, they should have no greater benefits higher than anyone in military. Limit the term(s) to a prescribed...