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Teacel, An additional set of questions came to mind for your list. They have to do not with the industry but the propsective expediter. Note: If you are not becoming an expediter to make money, but for non-financial reasons instead (break even and enjoy paid tourism, do something different...

>My opinion did change somewhat because the opportunities >changed. With the introduction of Elite Services the >compensation structure is much better than what was >originally available. >It is a new program, but I am optimistic on its future >success. > >Davekc What is Elite Services?

>ATeam wrote, “This is the technique Diane and I used when >we researched the industry. We talked not to just one >carrier recruiter, but several; reviewed not just one >contract but several; interviewed not just one fleet owner, >but about two-dozen; talked not just to a couple drivers...

Broompilot asked, "Direct question in this spot whats the DH miles your willing to drive home???? " That varies a great deal among expediters. We once met a team that had been expediting for many years. They would deadhead home once a month no matter what, and no matter how far they had to go...

>We operate both and while it has its challenges, it has been >a excellent year for us. >Excellent post. >It good to see a owner doing well, some only report the bad >and seldom mention the good. Kinda like the nightly news. Dave, This is the second time, I think, you have made a passing...

Cool! Lose the fifth-wheel, add a drom box, and you'll have a class-8 B-unit!

Regarding performance incentives, fleet owers should be careful to not over-incent. A bonus based on say 95% in service and 90% acceptance rate could be construed to also be an incentive to commit unsafe acts in pursuit of the bonus. Performance incentives of 80/80 would be more reasonable...

Leo said, ">By limiting my presentation to a thought starter it can not >be copied and pasted and used contractually and I'll >guarantee that boilerplate will be by someone too >cheap/broke to do it right. That is why I believe the thread >asking for general questions and important points is...

jaminjim said, ">I don't see a need for a contract sample for a fleet owner. >If he cannot afford a Lawyer to do it, Then he needs to >build up his cash before getting into the bis." Now THERE'S a point! How many fleet owners are out there right now using contracts that are a joke at...

The old-timers can tell you detailed stories of such periods. Newbies will do well to listen and learn to such stories because it can happen again. Be prepared for extended periods of little or no income if you become an expediter. I do not believe it is happening now. To their credit, the...

My recent "Introduction to Expediting" post prompted a request from Greg334 to make it available as a download in .pdf format. I revised the piece to be carrier neutral and ran it by Lawrence. He read and approved it, and posted the .pdf document at...

Tennesseehawk said, >Scott is giving straight scoop. My biggest logic for the >business is: >There comes a point in time that sitting ends up costing >more than the fuel to dh back to the zone. Everyone of us >has to figure out that point. That's true. Also note that expediters run with...

Greg said: >I am not trying to say that Phil is wrong in offering these >suggestion but he and especially Diane should know what the >limitations are in giving legal advice and that the best >advice would be to advise anyone entering into any >agreement, be it a fleet owner or a driver or...

Buck, Note that some carriers pay by the mile. Others pay by the load. Virtually every load involves some deadhead miles to go pick it up. Deadhead miles are unpaid miles or very-low paid miles. Loaded miles are the miles the truck travels with freight. Personal miles are the miles you...

Regarding contracts between fleet owners and drivers, Diane and I have reviewed many and have yet to see a good one. Some are, frankly, terrible for both the fleet owner and driver. There is a legal principle that responsiblity for a poorly-written contract falls on the drafter. In court, if a...

>How can I put this.. >LOL... > >I think Davekc AND Ateam are both right, and are closer on >their answers than they realize! Thank you, Dreamer. The peacemaker strikes again! :)

>The argument of experience has been debated here a thousand >times over. There are always exceptions to the rules but if >one is following the percentages and odds for success, then >it is a no brainer. >This not only applies to expediting but many other forms of >business. > >In your...

> It also goes without saying that experience and reputation >are paramount in searching for a owner. I think it takes >both rather than one. If you are new, both are lacking. >Again, it doesn't mean a new owner can't be successful but >there is certainly much more risk for a new driver. Why...

We recently found ourselves in a slow freight area. On Thursday we accepted a load that did not pick up until Monday. That meant we'd be sitting Fri, Sat and Sun. We took the load because we saw nothing better coming our way at the time. It was a better choice than deadheading to a busier...

You have received excellent advice in this thread. Consider also the value of the retirement plan you have in your current job, if any. As a self-employed expediter, no one will put money away for your retirement if you don't. And, as a self-employed expediter it is often tempting to put off...