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Be careful to not overlook the simple items. Biggest one is can you live and work together in times of high stress. Some can and some can't. If unsure, spend a weekend in your closet or bathroom with a TV and see if your opinion is the same come Monday. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII...

Many I believe operate much differently than you, but it is nice to have a old Roberts driver join. Stick around as there are still a few of us around. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

send me an email to [email protected],i dont want to get into this in an open forum,but i can help you.I've been with fed ex cc for over 20 years,and was the 1st person to do a percentage split hope to help you ==================================================== Steve I would say that the...

Agree with Hawk. You need a straight truck or tractor if you are going to attempt this. A van would have way too much DH and costs to turn a decent profit. If you go your own route with a van, I would look for a route or dedicated trip. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I know Panther is doing one. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I thought it was pretty cool, but you do have to have enough participants for it to work. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Race, You have been down this road before and offer a wealth of information and insight for people starting a fleet. Enjoyed your past posts and hopefully future ones. Don't be a stranger and stop in from time to time. As with any forum, A little madness from time to time can be cheap...

Good to have you back. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

I think Jack has it right. If the run comes Sat or late Friday for a Monday pickup I would do it. During the week, I wouldn't even consider it. Two days is alot of time for a carrier to reshop a better rate during the week. Also agree that .20 per mile deadhead is a waste as well. That is...

The closest Camping worlds are Bolingbrook IL, or Bowling Green, Ky to Springfield. It might be just something minor verses a whole unit replacement? Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

tenten We are contractors with FedexCC and own our truck. We were dispatched on a load 6\24 at 0530 on a confirmed load to pick up at 0800 on 6\26. This was a reefer load. We of course received our critcal checkout message at 0530 on 6/24. At that time we started our reefer to get temp to 35...

Not really sure. We currently have one on one of our trucks, but never had a problem with it. I would call Indiana custom trucks or Camperworld and see what each says. I believe mine had a 3 year warranty, but we never had to use it. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

It would seem like kinda limited usage. Too hot or too cold (minus 10 degrees) would make for some interesting endurance tests. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

Some interesting observations. I would say that I am in the middle of some of the thoughts. On one side is a carrier trying to satisfy customers in a very competitive market. It becomes a supply and demand issue that drives the price they charge for their services. On the other side is the owner...

Yes they did change their name. They are I believe going to change decals at some point. We had a new truck at Seville two weeks ago and they installed the new decals. Some minor changes verses the originals. Not sure if they sent a qc message or not. They sent a letter out with regards to the...

Not all loads or carriers pay extra for hazmat. As far as risks, they are considerably higher. That is why many small carriers won't bother with it because of the increased insurance premiums. All of the safeguards in the world do little if you are hit by someone else. That is a risk we take...

Some are close....but not at 100 percent. Again, if that was the case, everyone would be there. That would include the experienced pros and the whiners. Good luck on the start up. I am sure many will be watching. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

It sounds like you need a settlement statement from Fedex in addition to the owners. If the owner says he can't give you one, then walk. That is a owner that is looking to screw you. Simple as that. Davekc owner 21 years PantherII EO moderator

It depends on what you agreed to, which should be in your contract. I don't think it is unreasonable that the owner get a percentage of deadhead and detention. On deadhead, the owner is still incurring a cost regardless of the miles. Unless of course your paying for some of the wear and tear...

The owner should be paying the QC.....no exceptions. Why should you pay $1,000 for a possible accident that isn't your fault? Owner may not be making money if he can't cover that? Maybe if you are at fault, but that would only be a consideration. Are you getting 100 percent of the fuel...