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So many variables. Hawk is correct, logistics, other trucks in the area, available frieght all play a role in the decisions. I would however look at the area and then the income potential ahead of a certain milage figure. Some places like Chicago obviously would by different than Tampa, FL. If...

There is nothing magic about that or out of reach to anyone. Fully equipped trucks running for carriers that have the freight to keep them busy is an option available to any newbie with a clean record and good customer service and work ethics. Fleet owners are out there that will put you into...

I am at your personal service. 1-800-call-dave? I like that! I may have to add that to my signature Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Ateam When entering the business, you have a choice as to what kind of life you want to live on the road. While a lot of expeditiers are happy and comfortable spending most of their down time at truck stops, you do not have to if you do not want to. You have the option of getting a ride with...

This whole problem can be solved by calling my personal mentoring services.:7 Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

We have a C9 as well in one of our trucks. I would pressure test the cooling system. That will eliminate a large percentage of issues, from a cracked expansion tank, to a leaking head gasket. If that checks out, then have them test the oil and fuel for contaminants. If anti-freeze is mixing into...

RE: What do owner's expect drivers to be able to d You brought up a good point. Alot of it is a case by case basis. If a bulb needs changed and we are at a repair facility already, then let them do it. That is much different than sending a service truck numerous miles to a scale house because a...

And...I am the other way around. Too many ripoff artists out there. Just check with ooida. Hundreds of them. Percentage only has a value if you are getting the actual freight bill. Not third party or some other bs, but what the customer ACTUALLY pays. Then it is great! And ACTUALLY recieve a...

RE: What do owner's expect drivers to be able to d Steve. Good point. Before too long, people will be requesting hourly pay to check the air in the tires. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

If it is a specific question, please feel free to email me. You are in a good area as alot of refinery loads go from Corpus over to the bayou. Keep in mind though, it is a competitive business like expediting. Much easier to run for a company verses your own authority, or at least that has been...

RE: What do owner's expect drivers to be able to d If I just wanted someone to hold the steering wheel, I would've hired monkeys. One has to be realistic. Does it make sense to tie a truck up for a day because someone can't change a light bulb or complete a simple task. Probably not. Not a...

Speaking of steps, I saw a Columbia at MATTS that had a 3rd step on the passenger fuel tank for exit/entering. Cool idea as two required a much longer step. Between that and the box step, the wife would be set. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

The rigmaster cools better than a proheat. Rigmaster has a cooling capicity of 20,000 btu. But, nothing comes close to a duro-therm roof top which we have in a 126" sleeper. That will freeze you out. Does a great job of turning the sleeper into a meat locker even while in AZ in 100 plus temps...

Probably not the greatest setup for a truck stop, but if you camp and have the pro-heat, I would just buy a small house window unit. Electic shouldn't be a problem at either a 30 or 50 amp campground. I have seen several vans do this. Just an option. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO...

RE: What do owner's expect drivers to be able to d I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a driver to address certain mechanical/maintenance issues. As you described, changing light bulbs, checking fluid levels etc. is a function of the job. If someone didn't know certain things pertaining...

RE: What do owner's expect drivers to be able to d That is one of the differences between a professional driver, and a steering wheel holder. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I believe this thread has ran its course. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

There are other factors to consider of course. But say for example your unpaid miles are double at 600 (which is pretty high as an average) you would pay 198.75 That is assuming the driver made 0 dollars on empty moves and DHing. One usually would at least see something on the DHing. On 600...

The FSC average is based on the first quarter of this year. At 2404 on 4700 miles, a 60 percent deal would be 3384 and 893 for FSC if I use .19 cents for an average. That would be 4277 minus the 1556.75 for fuel. That leaves 2720.25 on a 1.20 rate. That is a difference of 316.25 per week On a...

The newer Arogosy is a nice setup. Especially with the flat floor. Many years ago we ran quite a few KW aerodyne cabovers, but they were a pain because of the huge dog house. Maybe pictures of the interior etc. might be a better selling point. As mentioned, if I was to run single, I would buy...