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Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own You want to hear something crazy... my driver empty moved from LA to WV 2500 miles with no load in a Sprinter. I was pretty upset. She got away lucky and only had to pay $65 on the oil change. Seeing how she...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own I don't think it is quite to that level but its good to know where I stand, I feel like I've taken a lot. We are going to renegotiate everything on Monday and IF (big if) we come to a agreement which is a...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own Thanks Dynamite 1 that means $21 should be taken out each week of the drivers check. Bonuses driver wants are anything extra that comes through the QC, detention, hand swaps, bonuses given by dispatch for...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own The deal we have set up recently after driver threatened to quit is 60% to driver 40% to the owner. Drivers get 100% of bonuses (that was driver requested in order to continue working) also the driver pays...

Why not just go with the VNL 730 and get the larger sleeper? Better mpg is always more appealing.

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own I wasn't as concerned about the 425 miles going on the truck for $48 as much as I was concerned about the the miles we lost because the driver never made it back to Cleveland/Akron to get another load, driver...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own Driver would run 2500-3000 a week if the miles were there but the average lately is 1200-1800, if a Laredo is thrown into the picture that 1800 turns into 2500.

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own Are you based out of ABQ NM? Didn't think any expeditors lived there, how's the freight out of there ever get lucky? I'd guess in a straight it is decent.

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own Driver just quit today without any notice and is returning the truck to the carrier. I'm planning on paying the driver for last week worked and moving on to someone that doesn't wine and complain every week...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own More then likely the same thing happen to him that happen to me dispatch called the driver and enticed the driver with a bonus, driver accepted and then called fleet owner with the bad news and it was too...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own Interesting sounds like you don't put up with any bs with your drivers... I'd prolly be the same if the work ethic wasn't there. Make sure you put a espar heater and rooftop ac in as well as insulation. I...

Re: Who's decision is it to determin which loads the truck takes, Driver or Fleet Own Thank you Cherri for your advice. In recent weeks the driver has threatened to quit after working for a solid year. The driver mentioned that other fleet owners were offering 100% of all bonuses and to pay...

http://www.andymohrtruckcenter.com/new_galleria.asp?veh=345301&CatDesc=Conventional%20Trucks Why is this truck so rare, I can't find one used. The VNL dominates the market. Does anyone know of a site that I can use to search nationwide Volvo dealers?? I think with the fuel economy and short...

Got my answer Non-CDL expediter driver

Example Driver takes a run that pays for 120 miles but is 425 miles all in with deadhead and moving back to good freight area. Driver gets 150 bonus. Fleet owner ends up making $48. I don't think many fleet owners would want their trucks going 425 miles for $48, just doesn't seem worth it...

If I bought a truck i'd get a class 6 pete or KW or a volvo class 8. Cost keeps me looking at the class 6 trucks but the Volvo's I hear ride like Cadillac's :) Who knows I may just stick with the sprinter. If I go straight I'd use it for local freight and Uship but I want a sleeper so there is...

Was interested in buying a class 6 truck, probably just do local for now. One day I might want to add a 72" sleeper and run loads all over the West Coast and rest of US/Canada. Would a 18 or 20ft box be ok? Would a hazmat and a reefer allow me to run with a smaller box?

Sometimes you sleep on top of the pallets. You get a good view up high in the back of a sprinter :)

60% to driver 40% to the owner. Split fees and pay all bonuses to the driver is how I do it. Once the driver starts to get experienced and they start talking to other fleet owners that are offering more they will demand more so get some sort of contact and if they have good work ethic and want...

If you're running for the top 3 carriers you don't need the extended Sprinter type van. The medium and smaller carriers like to pack it in and get some bang for your buck, but 8ft is industry standard, reason why you see some guys build sleepers and kill 5-6ft quick.