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I stated in an earlier post that I did this part-time. I also do automotive bodywork and painting. That way when things are slow expediting I can make a buck painting cars. What I have found is that if I am out on a run the customer will call someone else and it is not a problem. I am the first...

I am not leased to any expedite company. I have customers that call me when they need something expedited.

I run a van and have my own authority. First you need to get your insurance in place. I used Commercial Insurance Solutions and they are a good company to deal with. You will need a $300,000 primary liabilty policy and at least a $10,000 cargo insurance policy. My cargo insurance is for $50,000...

I am not attacking Phil at all. He gets my respect for knowing what he wants and doing what is needed to get it.

Having total control means having your own authority and your own customers. No need for a lease if you can make it on your own. And Greg I believe your right about the heads up on loads, just wonder if it extends a little farther then the A team?

Luck can only be a major factor in your bottom line when you let someone else in control of part of your business. If you have total control luck plays a much smaller factor.

Ross If you are planning to get authority for 10,000 pounds or less it is not hard nor expensive. The insurance cost is not bad if you run a older van. Mine is a 1989 and my insurance is 94 dollars a month and that is for the 300,000 the feds require for the authority. This covers the van 100...

Actuality you only need about 1.50 per loaded mile to make it work deadheading home after every run. A straight truck would be a better choice then a van as far as loads available, but more expensive to buy and maintain. If you are getting your own authority a van is the easiest and cheapest way...

That is a strong statement bashing small carriers. Do you have any statistics to back that up or is that just your opinion?

Greg, am I correct that you would need your name and adress along with the fedex name on your truck? That is how I am reading no. 11.

It was a 200 dollar charge for the decals if you terminate your contract in the first 6 months. Does panther pay you extra for having the decals on your van like fedex cc does?

No I did not know that. And I am not trying to stir the pot, I just call it as I see it. I do know that a van that does not haul hasmat requires no identification at all. I am not sure but I think a 10,001 pound and up truck is only required name, city, state, and us dot number somewhere on the...

So panther charges you for the advertizing of there business on your van or truck. Ya gotta love a company that can pull that off.

It sounds like you are deadheading home after every run. This is not a bad thing if your making enough money to keep you happy. If your companys runs all come from a local area, then trying to find backhauls would be a waste of time. If they have one set up for you that picks up when you drop...

about 4000 pounds

I believe that if you are not required to have a CDL to drive a van then why waste the money. As far as scales go If you van looks like a rolling billboard for an expediting company then follow the advice that Terry gave in post 5. If on the other hand you have no markings at all on your van...

This is only a lifestyle if you choose to make it one. Large carriers expect you to stay out long periods of time, smaller carriers can have you home every week, and others like myself deadhead home after every run. If you choose to make this a lifestyle, that is fine. If you choose not to make...

With a standard pa. drivers license you can drive any truck 26,000 pounds and under and it can have air brakes too. Because you do not have a cdl you do not have to know anything about air brakes nor are you required to check them. I used to drive a 25,500 pound truck, small sleeper,18 foot box...

RE: If you turn down loads ,will your company fire You are right about that.

RE: If you turn down loads ,will your company fire It is customer ovm, not customers. As per your exclusive use agreement your only customer is Express 1.