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I think one does have to have some working knowledge of where their money is going. Even more so if you are trying to get out of debt. In that case, pennies do matter. On the other side of that coin is how much time to devote to a endeavor. Once out of debt, that time may be wiser spent...

RE: I'm tired. We drove a Western Star that rode terrible and our sleep suffered because of it. At our request, the fleet owner had an aditional set of air bags installed under the sleeper, which improved the ride. Our sleep improved too ======================================== Now I see why...

Welcome to Wal-mart!:7 Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

Gregg is correct on the routing. The court ruling from CA said that Fedex ground can remain IC if they agree to multiple routings. The ones that refuse, will be bought out of their route. It is likely that other states will enact a simular deal, but you never know as a lot of suits haven't...

I agree. I thought for a moment we were getting hung up on one specific habit, realizing there are many of those and other personal fetishes that are destructive to ones financial health. Anything can make a difference depending on ones indulgence. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO...

Ok Leo, That is the second post for the anti-smoking crusade. The reality is that a carton sells for $25 to 30 bucks. If that $25 to $30 is going to make or break someone in expediting, then they are in the wrong business. Even at 40 dollars a carton, the same. Again, starting out way under...

Thanks.......sometimes a message can get lost in something lengthy. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

Ateam wrote Let me reply to several posts at once. (Long post. Six pages printed. Stop reading now if you do not like long posts). ================================================ Thanks for the warning! I do agree savings is a key factor in determining long term success. Some try to save as...

Sounds like the load didn't pay enough if they haven't the money to return. Saddle up and head back, broker a load, or chalk it up to experience and wait until after the first of the year. Then again, there is always luck. Might be a winner in a load lottery. Oops....there's that "L" word. Some...

It is amazing as to what this thread started, and where it is now. After reading all these posts it seems the same as a justification for an arsonist to burn down his little house for the insurance money from a big bad insurance company because he now owes more than it is worth. After all, it...

You are correct in that insurance would be one of the issues. If one is "moonlighting", then the carrier would expect their 15 percent or whatever percentage they indicate in their lease. I don't see the Fed allowing drivers to haul their own freight without the Fed taking a cut. If so, I might...

Even though you are out of service, you are still bound to the carriers lease whether you have your own authority or not. Covering up the carriers sign doesn't exempt you from that lease unless it is actually terminated. Some non-compete issues may carry for a specific term of time even after...

I think anyone would applaud your work ethic. I don't think however I would be sold on your business ethics if you are "moonlighting" under a carriers umbrella to obtain your business. But maybe I am misunderstanding this carrier relationship prior to this "start up". In otherwords.....what was...

What did everyone say? Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

Thats not the worst of it. Once the road is in good condition with your tax dollars, they will sell it to a foriegn investor for a nice profit. New foreign company will then decide to tax you again because they will say they have no money for maintenance. Your tax dollars at work...

I think you are starting to see more of that. Another reason I think acceptance rates are a waste of time. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator

A lot of the best loads aren't on a broker board. Just like you, we call specific brokers. Sometimes it pays to take two LTL loads to get to a decent rate. Sometimes you may have to lane a load. You may find a small load out of Dallas for a 1.00 a mile, and there is a 1.50 load in Memphis with...

Biggest area I see is availability. Once that is out the window, the other items don't mean much. Acceptance only has a value if they are profitable run. I don't settle on the notion that someone has to run the unprofitable ones. In a day and time when fuel and operating costs were lower it...

Without a doubt it is much tougher for a new solo to come out here and try to make. Not sure on the vans (no experience) but everything else is working against you. High fuel prices and operating costs, and the big change with the HOS. A large company with QC's is not the place for solos...

Without a doubt I would sign it as long as it is the same as mine. Davekc owner 23 years PantherII EO moderator