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It still is very primitive (by US standards) in a lot of places outside of the major cities.

No. They only weekly fee that we pay is the 35 for QC. Can't comment on the insurance as our coverage is outside of Panther.

I believe that is a escrow component on the QC. Never heard of 55 a week for the QC? If so, anyone else paying that? I seem to be getting a hell of a discount.

Have to agree. He might want to get his own authority if he has been suffering that long.

Something doesn't look right. Why would you have two QC charges. Unless one is for the escrow.

Hey at least you tried. Might want to throw someone other than Japan. Not looking so good over there. Global Economy Matters: Japan's "Unimaginable" Contraction

It is the old supply and demand issue. This same think was going on about 9 years ago. Lot of pressure on rates right now. Still some good paying freight out there, just less of it.

Well......it is kinda like giving the charge card to a teenager. They are all giddy with their purchases until the bill shows up 30 days later. I believe that may be the "change we will be seeing".

Not sure what they changed either other than Texas was mentioned. Our trucks are still on loads so haven't seen anything yet.

If you are doing DOD loads, then you will be questioned about finances. That is a government requirement, not a carrier requirement. If the carrier doesn't request it, then you aren't doing DOD loads. Maybe just doing low security clearance stuff that only requires US citizenship. One isn't the...

Look to be diving in a pool of about 6 inches of water. I think I would wait, and really get a better handle of what you are going to jump into. If you are asking those questions, you aren't ready. The good news is, your finding out now BEFORE you become a early casualty

Wow....you guys can put up some loooong posts:eek: I am more of a simple thoughts for a simple mind. The reality is you have to keep taxes to a minumum on business. Why? Because they have the alternative to go over seas. We have one of the highest rates now. Keep raising them......and...

Maybe to a point. I don't have a dog in the hunt other than I wouldn't want this policy where we are now. I think "smoke and mirrors" is a understatement. I just don't really see a benefit to it but know it exists as I have been saying for years and others denied it. All this just validates...

Good points. I think the difference in the other industry, is this stuff you described that goes on. In the grocery/retail business they are very up front with where one has to be to get to a certain point. It seems here it is cloaked in some kind of secrecy. No need for goofy game playing. If...

I don't know if it will spark a debate on professionalism or favoritism. If you have folks with a proven track record already within the carrier, why do you think you are more qualified than they are? I'm not with the company in question, but I certainly don't follow how you would be more...

I'm not exactly sure of the purpose? As for someone posting a certain amount of times PRIOR to posting something negative, it gives a new person a little cooling off period. More often than not, when someone blows on here with a rant and has posted nothing else, there is little credibility. I...

I thiink that is the issue. There is somehow this idea that favoritism doesn't exist, and it is as rampant as it gets. I do agree with Dave in that if a fleet owner takes advantage of a system to better his fleet, more power to him. I would do the same thing. My only issue is with the o/o or the...

That is not a bad rate if you have two on the truck.;)

I don't see this situation any different than GM. They are barrowing left and right, certainly haven't paid all their creditors, delayed or won't/can't pay their bondholders. Now, should all the TV networks refuse to let them advertise? Same situation here unless there is something criminal...

Ummm. I would have sworn I read somewhere that there was no preferential treatment or favoritism? Certainly not exclusive to the Fed, but one would have to be naive to think it doesn't go on. In this case, if it is going on in one place, one wouldn't have to stretch far to realize it is going...