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Thank you for sharing, Thornapple. And thank you to others who have shared their spreadsheets too. You are more helpful than you know. As part of the Business Planning for Successful Expediters series, EO is developing an online business resource center that will include spreadsheet and...

As you see, it is a much simpler question to ask than it is to answer. That is because so many variables apply (truck weight, engine, transmission, rear axle ratio, axle configuration, aerodynamic shape, etc.). In the Class 8 fleet owner trucks we drove, fuel economy ranged from 6.5 to 9.5 mpg...

Photo of the trucks expediters brought to the move. Seven expediters representing three carriers; PTL, Panther, FedEx Custom Critical.

Tyson Foods Turning Fat Into Fuel http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2007/04/16/business/041707apriltysonconoco.txt

People researching a career move into expediting have a lot to think about; trucks, business practices, home time, carrier choice, etc. Something not often mentioned here in the Open Forum is illness. It is something to think about. You are a thousand miles from home and become too ill to...

>Now that you got me curious, I might make a scale trip with >our current load. It is 4,000 lbs. and rear loaded. If we >can work a scale trip in before delivery, I'll let you know >how it turned out. It turned out that 4,000 lbs. of freight in the rear reduced the weight on the steers by...

Because one driver or carrier may be slow, it does not mean that the entire industry is. Diane and I have been as busy as ever and have no complaints. No one else we regularly talk to in the industry has expressed slow freight concerns either.

You said you would not put a reefer on your truck. If you stick with that decision, a D-unit would probably be the better choice, as it makes you eligible for more loads.

Mission accomplished! With help from people they trusted instead of movers they did not know, Glen and Janice Rice are now moved out of their old house into their new. Knowing a week ahead of time that help was coming, the anxiety they previously felt about the move dramatically delcined. That...

Greetings from Edgewater, Florida. Here is the latest on the Rice relocation project. Three straight truck teams and one solo B-unit are now parked for the night in Edgewater. Tomorrow morning we will all join the Rices for breakfast and then moving will begin. One of the teams arrived a day...

1. Increase our income. 2. Spend more time together (husband/wife team). 3. See the country. Phil Madsen FedEx Custom Critical Straight Truck (CR-unit)

This truck http://successfulexpediters.com/Madsen/MadsenTruckSpecs.htm

The three trucks mentioned above are now working their way to Edgewater, FL to help Glen and Janice Rice move. Moving day remains the same, Friday the 13th (I know, but what can you do? Friday was the best day). Work begins Friday morning. If you are in the area and would like to help, please...

The oil filter has an anti drain back feature built into it. The punch is an idea I had not thought of. Might give it a try to see how long it takes the filter to drain. Punch or paper towel? Whichever best avoids a mess and gets the job done in a reasonable amount of time.

Come on, guys. It's not a big deal. The filter screws into the side of the engine. Directly under that is a shield. Between the two there is just enough room to stick your fingers. Without paper towels stuffed between the filter and shield, oil drains out of the filter, onto the shield, over the...

Diane and I met truckergirl and zman3K yesterday. We were parked at a Steak and Shake. They saw the truck and approached us to introduce themselves. We ate dinner together. These two are off to a promising start in the business. It was fun getting to know them.

Engine cold or warm, it makes no difference on this generator. The filter retains oil, even if the generator sits unused for days. If there was room for a container, funnel, or even a cut away bottle fashioned for the space to catch oil (I have tried everything I can think of), I would use it...

Leo mentioned the Onan Quiet Diesel generator. We have one and are very pleased with it. Service and some parts are available at Camping World and other RV stores. Oil filters are at Wal-Mart. NAPA also sells the filters. The Onan dealer chain is where we would go for service if we needed it...

Jan and Feb were above goal. March was slightly below. The three months totaled provide an above-goal first quarter. Based on our first quarter results, we expect an above-goal year. April is off to a strong start.

>Phil, > >Let me see if I understand this correctly - are you saying >above that because you are classified as a "C unit" at >Fedex, you never get loads over 5000 lbs. - even though the >practical payload of your vehicle is listed on your website >at around 12K ? Yes. That is correct...