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Need to know what size rear ends these trucks have. Any one of them could be significantly different without knowing that.

Could be disasterous for pretty much the reasons listed above. The only realistic data on that change with your configurations would have to come from Volvo engineering. We several years did this on a Freightliner, and the folks in Oregon (Freightliner engineering) did most of the work...

Agree with Turtle. Boat antennas work real well.

Get ready for the next one. Northwest is going to merge with Delta. They said tonight they both lost millions and their fuel prices have doubled. Sound familiar? Once merged, then they will ask for a bailout or threaten a shutdown. Should be just around the corner.

Regardless of what side of the fence your on with this issue, I am surprised at the amount of posts it has garnished. With everything going on in the world and our industry, is this really a priority? It may or may not be to some, but I really would have to think by comparison, that this is...

With reading your post, it begs the question of where do you live? I ask that because you have a set up that is very well suited to the hot shot industry that services the oil industry. Those areas of service are primarily in the south from NM to FL. Might be an option considering your...

I'll cover a couple of issues. Linder, With regards to Elite services, the truck has to qualify for Elite. Correct specs, panic button etc. The fleet owner must have a Elite qualified driver/team in the truck. If that driver quits or whatever, that truck loses its status until another Elite...

Greg wrote I for one have been vocal about the WG issue, not because I wanted to go to WG but because I see poor quality this ends up being in the program and the company short change itself and more importantly the client when they use people who have little or no experience to do a job that...

I think the idea as to whether someone negotiates is subjective depending on the circumstances, carrier, and what equipment size we are talking about. Sometimes we do "negotiate" a specific rate, but at the end of the day, it is the ending numbers that determine everything. Phil wrote...

Ok Steve........we are waiting for you to pick a letter:D

I would have to agree with Greg on Landstar's system. My only issue would be on freight that we haul. Landstar would get 38 percent, and I give up 15 to Panther. The other unknown is agents in certain markets that have their own fleet. May or may not be an issue. Relationship with agents I...

I'll have to be naysayer in some of this. I think the bigger issue is actual control. I also think it depends on what compaies or pay plans you are trying to compare. I do think a percentage plan is better if compared to a flat rate company that utilizes a flat rate FSC policy. Were we are at...

Since we do both, that option is always there to size up and evaluate. But Colonel, I have to know that is really chocolate in the box, and not something else.:eek:

Oddly, I see and hear issues simular to this and keep hearing a drum beat about being on percentage and what pays. We do both as many know, but when I see rates of 1.01 1.20,.89,.86,and 1.10. I'm not seeing this huge benefit. I am sure many offers are above that, but many companies that are...

Why, DaveKC, are you injecting the notion of favoritism into this thread? Wasn't exactly sure what Steve was trying to say with "I never negotiate" That is why I responded because it could have that interpretation. Should be simple enough? He responded and clarified what he was saying...

I follow you. It was confusing the way it was wrote. No problem.

Good deal. Appreciate the mention. I'l have to pay him a visit when I get up there.

I am confused by the statement of "I never have to negotiate" With just about every post here, there is mention of getting cheap load offers. Some would interpret that as favoritism? Should also be noted that some carriers are flat rate on everything, and some are flat rate on miles with...

Throwing the QC out the window got me thinking? I wonder how many windshields have been replaced because the damage or crack came from the inside? Maybe from a hurling projectile?:eek: Just a thought to ponder

I do agree with Phil here on this issue. Many times drivers will price themselves out of a load opportunity because their figure is based on emotion rather than common sense. When I have been at dispatch, you will see people demanding thousands to go into NY, wanting a buck a mile for FSC...