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I guess that is something new? I don't think it was ever posted that the fleet owners at Fedex run at a higher percentage? Are you sure of that?

Phil wrote, I have heard that Panther's program for getting trucks home is better than FedEx's. But notice the significant feature. It is a program where you find your own freight to get home and the carrier helps you book it. You do not go home under the freight on the Panther board. If you...

That would be my position as well. It really comes down to whether a carrier is transparent in these types of dealings or they aren't. Most carriers have that expectation of their drivers or fleet owners, I don't feel too out of place having the same expectations with the carrier.

I understand and see where that applies. If that is the case, then just be honest about it like you just did. Maybe some will be a little more forthcoming to eliminate some of these perceptions.

Very true again. Look at what the difference OVM sees when he jumped carriers. That truck times how many others? The carrier is free to keep what they want, but don't say you pay one thing when in fact you don't and pay another.

Very true. That is why I like the concept of providing documentation of what was billed to the customer. That takes care of that whole question of doubt. Case in point, at one time we left a carrier that was engaged in this practice. At first, a total denial. When proof was presented, they...

Not sure that Yesteryear has the same person.I think she said somewhere that her truck owner was from Michigan and a E1 carrier?

That is my point. To me, I find no plausible argument that can defend the concept of "It is ok to lie and rip someone off IF the rate is ok". Has nothing to do with whether "it is enough". Would be no different than charging one for the price of a Mercedes and then give them a VW. "It is ok...

Absolutely not. Just a matter of whether they are honest about it. If you say you pay 100 percent of something, then that should be what is paid, not something else.

It is billed as a one charge with some exceptions. Providing a copy of what invoiced to the customer and that is what I would find simple. If it is the right price you haul it. Just a matter of honesty in my thinking.

It really comes down to how honest the carrier wants to operate. Nothing more than that. There are several that say they pay "100 percent" Not even close. And the ones that pay a flat rate, that 100 percent claim is a direct lie as well. Freight is not booked that way unless a carrier only has...

We are good there. We don't have any weights on the mud flaps.

My reference to mud flaps was related to another post that stated someone was cited for failure to have mudflaps taped. Didn't see it in the provided example. Only mudflap hangers on tractors is what I thought.

Don't see anything either about having reflective tape on the mud flaps of a straight truck.

Don't run those, but I had no idea they were illegal. The reflector thing sounds questionable as well. I have yet to set reflective mudflaps on a state vehicle or school bus. Maybe soon to be coming?

Never heard of having reflectors on the mudflaps. Not even sure that is a violation? Don't see it in the regs but I am not a expert on them either.

Thanks We do our best as we know many fleet owners and individuals do. We pride ourselves on our fleet and performance like many others do. It really is a team effort. Of course there are those few out there that get recognized more for what they don't do. Some of these threads are testament to...

Sorry Phil, it does seem like you have a personal agenda going. Also, where do you get the idea that fleet owner trucks are in worse shape than an individual driver/owner? Numbers fleet wide don't indicate those findings. May want to check/verify with your field safety liaison for...

I am thinking this is only the first wave. Many companies will use that collected data for competitive reasons. Could certainly get messy. The lawsuits from individuals will of course follow soon. What is currently there lacks mechanisms to challenge and or change anything that is reported...