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  1. tallcal101

    Hello

    You mention that one only need look at the classified ad's to see who's hireing.(White Glove owners) Butyou fail to mention that there are NEVER anything but very old W/G trucks for sale in the classified ads..Why is this?I say it is because owners who make the leap,right out of the gate,to...
  2. tallcal101

    Fuel Sur Charge

    A few comments about the present situation we are all faced with.As noted in my last post,I have been around the Van Line business for 25 years.Still am,as well as own the Experdite fleet. The issue of FSC has come and gone and come back again many times since I have been in the Va Line...
  3. tallcal101

    Conway

    Lori, I have been in the Van Line business for 25 yeras as a corporate sales person.I have been through the FSC issue many times.Which clents should pay,who should not and how much should they pay. I now own a fleet of W/G reefer trucks,and have watched with great interest how this industry is...
  4. tallcal101

    Break Even Point

    Knowing your costs(or at least anticipated costs) will go a long way in staying profitable.It's funny how bank accounts seen to know exactly how much repairs are.It's like the shops are wired into you bank!I think not knowing what it MIGHT cost too operate a truck or a fleet is the first clue...
  5. tallcal101

    Hello

    This is my first posting.I must sound like someone else who has posted. When I got into this industry,I wanted to be able to haul anythig that was being offered.I will agree,however,liftgates are a pain in the rearmand don't gt used enough for the grief they cause when they have not been...
  6. tallcal101

    Hello

    Thank you for your comments.I will post more,just have been busy in this crazy buiness(I love it)but it's never a dull moment!! Will have my 6th W/G unit on the road in 2 months
  7. tallcal101

    Hello

    Thank you for your comments.I love this business,even on the bad days(and nights @3:00AM) Reefers can be a pain in the you know what,but are cash cows.This business is 3 times more competetive then 5 years ago.Reefers make the diference.Well worth the investment and trouble.80% of our loads are...
  8. tallcal101

    Hello

    Hi Folks, I have been a White Glove owner for 5 years.This is my second business,and it has been a very interesting experience,I must say. I run 5 WG Reefer trucks,and for the most part,do very well.I had a sound business plan before I started,and grew my fleet at the rate of 1 truck per year.It...
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