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    Starting Out

    Hi, Sound like you were reading from their brochure (I'm guessing)... I actually ran into a couple driving for them last year at a truck stop in Phila. They were very satisified with the deal... I also understand from talking with them yesterday that they have reduced their fleet to about 25...
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    Fuel Surcharges and Other Quations

    Seasons Greetings all, I have a few more topics to discuss...before I plunge in .. Could we discuss fuel surcharges (how they are applied and how you deal with them...etc... when do you pay them/where) ???? Also "deadhead miles".....does the company cover ??? Am I looking at an average of...
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    New GMC 2500 Van

    Hi Joe, Welcome.... I sell these vehicles (along with other brands)...and I thought I'd share some insight.... If I understood you correctly you are looking at a short WB unit ?? The 4.8 motor is a really good product for GM and fits the van well... Especially..if your running over the...
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    What kind of annual Gross can a "D" unit expect to

    RE: What kind of annual Gross can a Thanks for backing me up... I was just crunching numbers.... Seriously though...with the end of the year just around the corner...What kind of miles are trucks averaging/week in 2003 ???? Thanks Tazman:-)
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    NEW AND CLUELESS

    Hi J, You sound frustrated..... It appears to me that you have all the right tools to get started... How much experience do you have driving ??? If you have you Class B you must have been running a decent size truck....air brakes etc. Also going out on the road is a big decision...Especially...
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    What kind of annual Gross can a "D" unit expect to

    RE: What kind of annual Gross can a Hi Rich, I'm (of course) realistic....I know that won't happen...all the time I was just trying to tie some things together...by using those figures. As you mentioned, you have a great # of years under your belt...share what you can about how the business...
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    Team Question

    Thanks for the note... I know that having enough room is important...... But I'm flexible...and have lived in fairly close quarters What other kinds of obstacles did you encounter???.... Like who picked up who after a layover...or did you live close enough ??? How did you handle fuel payments...
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    What kind of annual Gross can a "D" unit expect to

    RE: What kind of annual Gross can a I gotta crunch the numbers again ( I did this in another post).. You have: 168 hours in a week (7 days x 24 hours) Let's say you are a team and have good work ( actually the best ) and you can run 140 hours a week as a team.... (This assumes 4 hours/day as...
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    Team Question

    Any body have any "words of wisdom" to tell about teaming with a partner (not your significant other) ??? I guess what I'm asking is anyone out there running with a partner now...If so, How long.....??? How is it working ??? Benefits...pitfalls ???? Handling expenses and paying ...etc. Just...
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