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Also known as a national sales tax, this concept has been attracting growing support over the years. Notables like Steve Forbes and an inceasing number of U.S. Senators and Congrespeople are voicing positive support for it. I believe we might see such a tax in our lifetime. My concern is it...

I think my problem is a >boredom type situation rather than a physical thing. Think back on your life to a moment of maximum personal satisfaction. In that moment, you'll find clues to the direction you should take, and perhaps a new way to engage the expediting business.

theoldprof, You used the word "boredom" as a possible cause of your drowsiness. In an old office job I once had, while at the top of my game in that career, I started falling asleep at my desk (private office) at all times of day, no matter how much sleep I had the night before. In a word, I'd...

My wife and I got into expediting with NO prior truck driving experience whatsoever. A fleet owner took us on and ushered us through the carrier sign-up process. Insurance was not an issue, just part of the sign-up process. There is nothing magic about a year of experience. With the difficulty...

There is a VERY important lesson in this thread, especially for those considering their first truck. From the day you become an owner/operator, and even before if you drive for a fleet owner first, you should think ahead not just to your first truck but to its replacement too. Truck replacement...

Diesel prices topped $3.00 a gallon in California this week. :( Link to San Fransisco Chronicle news story about it: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/08/09/BUG71E4S741.DTL Check current fuel prices nationwide at DieselBoss: http://www.dieselboss.com/fuel.htm What...

>Go ahead and try like A team suggests, I am informing you >that banks are clueless to the Expediting Industry. And >also my credit score is even higher than yours and >unbenounced to others advice I had over a $100K saved up and >still turned down. > >Banks do not forget about what did...

Your on the right track. Sample a variety of opinions and then seek info straight from the horse's mouth (in this case, the lenders). One person's experience will likely differ greatly from another's, since credit ratings, financial reserves, and other factors are individualized. Note too that...

Broompilot said, >As for small children and this is just my opinion. Find >another field of employment they need you (children). Sometimes the bigger kids need you home too. I know of an expediting team that is right now giving up a good expediting career, or at least putting it on hold for...

It might be helpful to look at the big picture. While GM may be upping it's India parts orders, foreign companies have built huge new plants in the USA and employed thousands of American workers. You know the ones I'm talking about, the gleaming new plants in several southern states. The workers...

Expertise and professionalism varies greatly among insurance agents licensed to sell health insurance. Often, the same license that allows you to sell life and disability insurance covers health insurance too. While many agents can sell you a policy, that does not mean a particular agent will...

Financing through a dealer is expensive (outrageously so!), especially for first-time truck buyers. If you can get a small business loan or personal loan through a bank or credit union, you'll do far better. In general, dealers require loan applications. Bankers and Credit Unions require...

>Correction >You have no clue as to what experience I have with regards >to reefers or WG. If you did, that wouldn't be the statement >you would make. Enlighten us please. What exactly is your history with FedEx and White Glove? As much as you speak of it, it would be a courtesy to readers...

>What I see happening is more and more Custom Critical >freight being diverted to FDX Freight,CC makes the pickup >and possibly the delivery but FDX Freight gets the long >haul. So I would question at this time a major expenditure >in new equipment. Perhaps a year from now things may be...

I just advise caution on major investments for >operations that you really have no control over. Point well made. Whatever the cost of a truck may be, no one should buy one that lacks the reserves to carry the payments for an extended period of zero or no revenue.

That's one of the reasons we're looking forward to being owner/operators instead of fleet drivers - direct access to more information that our carrier provides. Thanks, guys.

>I totally agree with what you are saying all the way through >this message. I do have one question that I would like an >opionion on. My husband and I happen to be one of those >reefer teams not making much money, while those around us >are thriving. We feel our investment was a bad one...

>It would be interesting to hear about other dangerous cities >and where to park safely. >in addition to Miami,Laredo ,the Bronx NY,JFK airport come >to mind as well as El Paso. Every city has its bad areas which loads can take you into. Some of them are wise to exit just as quick as you...

With a straight truck, you can go to a shopping mall in the daytime or a library. Notify mall security you are there to shop and not to spend the night. They'll leave you alone. Take in a movie or read a book. Both save you from idling. At night, the travel plazas on the FL Turnpike have worked...

Again, no >loyalty, nothing personal, and no puffery. > >Davekc >owner >21 years Great DaveKC! Here's an idea for you to consider. It's one that will clearly be in the best interests of your best teams. I don't know how many Panther II teams you run as a fleet owner. Whatever the number...