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You add up all the factors, and the class 8 >platform almost always comes out ahead during the period of >ownership. I agree. For that reason we (wife and me) decided on Class 8 early in our truck spec'ing process. That also meant that I aquired little knowledge about Class 7 platforms when...

It seems some text has been deleted (cleaned up?) by moderators that I did not see. That's probably a good thing. Taking all advice with a "shaker full of salt", as Tom suggests is refreshing to hear. It used to be that if you dared question an experienced driver's advice in this forum, no...

I gave this guy $2.00 when I saw him in Times Square. Honesty appreciated.

>Personally, I don't see it as good practice to take loads >you wouldn't otherwise just to stay in a contest. Not saying >you are, Ateam... could be that you take those runs in any >case. That is correct. We would take the runs anyway. When the contests come along, we don't modify our...

>It is much more to your advantage to deal with someone like >Panther in this regard. You can use brokers to get yourself >out of slow or dead areas, thus eliminating large deadhead. >In this scenerio, you are hauling under their authority ect. >They collect 15% of the gross, which is well...

A big pat on the back to you for the research you are doing! And another one for pointing out a dynamic all newbies should understand. There are indeed drivers out there that will discourage others from entering the business because they really do belive that someone does well, someone else must...

Diane and I have taken numerous loads in and out of NYC and continue to do so. Our two best loads ever ($5,400+, and $4,800+) both came from there. We take routine loads in and out of there too. Being team has definite advantages. I'd be reluctant to drive in NYC solo for the reasons stated in...

Diane and I parked near that truck a few months ago. I looked it over pretty good and did not notice then anything unusual with the steers. It may be that what's shown in the photo has changed since the photo was taken. Or, it could be that I simply missed seeing the flotation tires (sometimes...

It was not me. Note that FedEx CC drivers don't normally speak of the customers they serve. There are a host of good reasons for that policy. Folks are not being unfriendly if they don't respond. They are just being professional.

RE: ????????????? WHAT IS AN EXPEDITER ????????? Moderators, My reply number 7 in this thread did not turn out right because the server interpreted brackets I put in the the text as a command to omit that text. Kindly remove reply number 7 in it's entirety and this paragraph. The same reply...

RE: ????????????? WHAT IS AN EXPEDITER ????????? Your question is an important one. How you explain the term "expediter" to a banker that is being asked to finance your new truck can influence how the the banker treats your request. FedEx CC defines itself as "North America’s largest...

One of the advantages of a planned giving program is the ability to decline "beggar" requests with a clear conscience. There will always be greater needs than your ability to meet. If you already know you've made a committment to helping specific folks or organizations, you need not feel guilty...

>I want to get somewhat straight on being able to spend a few >hours at a truck stop or rest area to sleep etc.... >From what I have read in previous posts, some truck stops >allow you to park there if you pay, fill up w/gas, and some >rest areas only let you park there for a an hour or...

Our (wife and me) carrier (FedEx CC) sometimes runs contests that provide incentives to accept 80% or more of the offered loads, indicating that FedEx CC regards 80% as a "good" accpetance rate.

>What size Box/Van do you run? >On a typical run, how full does the van get (floor space)? >What types of loads do you carry (General/vague)? >What is the typical load weight (Less truck's weight/GVWR)? > >Does anyone run a Flatbed? ><Same questions> > >-Joe Bohannon >Bakersfield, CA My...

>Prof: The $5 is a user fee that the Customs charges all >USofA citizens who use the service. It's much like >admission to a National park is only charged to thos who use >that service. Persons who cross into the U.S. frequently >can purchase a windshield decal for $100 per annum. Dont...

>A-Team...JuJu and I have never been told of this visibility >rule. Maybe cuz they can't see down in a van? JuJu and I >have been asked to get out of vehicle so they can see the >passenger though. We were also told that TWO names must be >on the inbound manifest and both dribvers must be at...

>My son has class A CDL w/Hazmat and OTR TT experience but no >money. I have some money but no experience. Hmmmm. Wonder if there >is a lesson there? Yes there is! But I'm not telling. :)

Our average detention pay has always been an amount lower than we think it should be. ;) In our view, the value of "D-time" is not the money you get for sitting and "doing nothing." We can make more money running on another load, even with the D-time and fuel factored in. The value of D-time...

Should we start as being >based in Michigan and move to Dallas or move first? All >advice welcome. If you move to TX and start a new career at the same time you introduce two HUGE stressors into your life. If you give expediting a try first to make sure it works out, you only introduce one...