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Your last sentence is scary Turtle. I quess if that comes to pass, they will be handing out free medical/health plans to foreigners at the border. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I remember the big old orange ball in the sky. They really were pretty much the only game in town. I guess there was a few Sohio, Marathon, and Sinclairs in there. It is much different and competitive today. Our communication back then was as Terry mentioned, the tables at the truck stop. Then...

I actually think change and competition can be a good thing. What makes this alittle different is that government controls put US carriers and drivers at a significant disadvantage. As for the economy I agree, Jack's widgets are going to be cheaper to purchase because his shipping costs will be...

Just the sheer number of drivers from the large companies, will put more complaints up. Most of the time it is the same ones complaining over and over. Just human nature, and some trying to let off alittle steam. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I would agree with you. I am sure many will say it is saving US companies money, but I think it will cost many in alot of other places. We went through all of this with Canada, but this will be much different. Canada and Mexico I don't think are anything close to one another. Davekc...

Unless your looking in a crystal ball or have the ability to read minds, a contract only makes good business sense. In todays day and age, it is almost foolish to do any kind of business with out one. But many don't, and that is what provides cases for daytime tv court shows. Reading through...

I think there are some options that the industry can do to adapt. The toughest hurdle is that the Mexicans have a much cheaper labor pool, so many of their costs will be cheaper. They are currently retrofitting trucks with extra fuel tanks so when they come up into the US, they can carry...

You are correct in that it won't be every Mexican carrier. I believe 100 companies are starting out first, out of 160 that applied to come in. It could wind up being less than 100 depending on how these FMCSA audits go. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I always made the distinction in that an air ride is factory, and air leaf is a version with the air components are aftermarket and installed later. They now have a new version that they call a leaf spring on Petes that you can check out...

I seen on the news today that the border is opening up to Mexican trucks supposedly in the next 60 days. They will be able to travel anywhere in the US. I was curious as to everyones thoughts. Could be interesting in some of the border towns for freight. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO...

There is likely just as many crooked drivers as there are fleet owners. If they are trashing your truck, you should be collecting a escrow to cover that type of stuff. As for "using your equipment for their personal use", you would have to define what exactly that means. I could read a whole lot...

Good point. Alot times someone has to leave the business because of health reasons. That is why I and many others recommend have sufficient funds always behind you. It doesn't mean you HAVE to. But I think it is a good idea to minimize any of the risks you take. An earlier post questioned the...

I think there is two really valid points. The ones that come in with absolutely no or little money, and the ones that get in and become too complacent or have unreal expectations. Both are set for eventual failure.....it is usually just a matter of time between the two. Davekc owner 22...

You are correct. The only issues I and many others would have is putting out false and or misleading information. There is a long distance between misleading information and ones ambition. Keeping people or providing the information PRIOR to a disaster is the clear intent. If you only reach a...

Rich has it right. Every so often a post will show up about making millions or "we make three dollars a mile". Don't be taken in by these rediculous and foolish claims. Listen to the folks that have been doing this for awhile verses the folks that have very limited experience and quite...

Does this post prove that people are not even reading what's been posted in just the last few days, let alone the last month or more? ==================================================== Now there is an understatement! Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Babs, that is a great post. It is really amazing what some folks expectations really are. So many forget that this is a business. Probably should repeat this for the thread skimmers. EXPEDITING IS A BUSINESS Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I think it will depend on what exactly you want. I would call Jon Mosier once he has that unit and ask him what you will be able to scale. We have a 06 8500 with a CAT C9 and I believe we can scale just over 9510lbs without a tag. A Sterling 9500 should be pretty simular I would think...

I have to agree with the others. With only a few exceptions, it makes little sense to spend too much time on board positions. If we don't like it, we move or find our own load. I agree, too many people get all wrapped up in that mess. Why stress if you don't need to? Davekc owner 22...

Joe Your question is pretty well answered. Both units cost essentially the same at the beginning. The difference is the demand and resale. Pretty much the reason you wouldn't typically see one on a dealers lot. Too hard to sell as the market for that type of truck would be very limited...