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Thought provoking, yet hilarious. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Very good post, Terry. Right to the point without alot of pomp and puffery. If I could write that well I would sign my name to it. Maybe classes at the Hamptons? Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Yes, it is very possible,look at Davekc =========================================== That can be decieving. We were very fortunate that expediting was very good to us. Actually very simular to a previous career of vending, which was very profitable, and was the stepping stone to our involvement...

Took a look at Panther 2 for sh##ts and grins.Compared the $1.55 per mile(loaded only) to what my trucks have been doing the last 4 months.Run for run,I would be looking at a 18.3% loss in revenue. ========================================================= I would say your missing several. The...

The best truck in all honesty, is a paid for one....... > I couldn't agree more! ============================================ I'll third that. As Dave Ramsey would say, "Cash is King" Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Hard question to answer. Like others, who knows what the future holds. At one time our investment dollars went 80 to 90 percent into expediting, and our fleet then was more than twice the size. Today, expedite represents only about a third of where we invest and manage. No industry ever stays...

12K over the holidays, regardless of whatever days still sounds like "I average $3.00 per mile" Maybe not what you meant, but to many, it comes acrossed as such. Same issue with $200,000 as being "above average" I wouldn't even call it that. I think you are looking at maybe the top 5 to 10...

Have to go with the others. I question what your drivers may be telling you. Seems odd they would be towed in a hour unless they were somewhere like the fuel island or car lot. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Might be better to go to a CAT only dealer. That likely will solve your problems. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

We did this once back in the Roberts days, but we knew the driver. He fell ill and we completed his load and took his truck home. Biggest difference was we knew the driver. It would be tough in todays world, even more so if you didn't know them. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Biggest issue as already mentioned is the year of your truck? You want to make sure the carrier of your choice will accept it. Additionally, you likely will want to add some landing gear. Many places require it on a straight whether it is a tandem or not. Outside of that, I would go with it...

I think Hawk is alot closer to reality on this one. I would rather have someone that has a vested interest verses someone just to hold the steering wheel. The caliber of people are remarkably different between the two when engaged. There may be an exception or two, but not many. I would rather...

Good luck John, as I as well enjoyed our recent conversations. It is refreshing to see someone take the time to do the proper research prior to diving in. Again, good luck on the new venture and have a great Christmas and New Year. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I have to agree, the 85/15 deal was a major flag. This goes to even asking and researching the basic items. As mentioned, it doesn't matter if it per say is a canned message, as long as it is the right one. Much better luck on your next gig. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

This whole thread is rather confusing? Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Congrats on the new addition. Wow.....a mini Hawk. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Why would you pay a percentage of the FSC to the drivers if you are paying for the fuel? Did I understand that right? Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

Sent you a pm Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator

I would have someone CAT certified to look at it. Either Knoxville as you mentioned, or a CAT specific dealer. The latter usually charges by the job rather than by the hour. I can think of 5 different issues based on your information that would be problems. Some bigger than others, but a...

Good post. Many times some look at just part of the picture rather than ALL of it. It is a great recognition of a situation that many would want to have. Davekc owner 22 years PantherII EO moderator