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Ateam wrote There is nothing magic about a year of experience. With the difficulty expediting fleet owners have finding GOOD drivers, you will be eagerly considered by many, if you have a GOOD record and can show good numbers. As there are less fleet owners today, many are starting to tighten...

There was a thread I thought not too long ago on this or something simular. We put diamond plate only part way into our box. I believe it is roughly 3 to 4 feet in. This seems to be the area that gets the most damage. Most loads are 2 to 4 skids so we load over the back axles so they (towmotors)...

My quess is because they are much smaller companies that are regional operations. Traffic for a website would seem somewhat limited, but you never know. Couriers for example in Houston, operate much differently than say NY,LA, or Chicago. Davekc owner 21 years

As with everyone, it was great to see and visit with so many. Show was great. A personal thanks to Lawrence for his hospitality and orchrastating a fantastic show, but I could have used another day just to visit everyone. Never enough hours in a day. In addition, I would like to thank the...

Two additional items to consider but not mentioned are the value of the first truck at time of trade in, or sale. If it runs, it will have some value. Maybe a little, maybe a lot. It will make a difference on your second truck. The other issue not mentioned is the type of loan. There is a huge...

Probably need alittle more information. Factors to consider is whether you are a team as they get out of either Houston or Dallas must faster. Are you a tractor, straight, or a van. Tougher to get out of both with a van. Lastly, how many of your type of unit was at these locations? All of the...

You should settle for nothing less than a senior agent that specializes in health insurance and serves self-employed individuals. To find one, or a couple to choose from, ask your car and home insurance agents to recommend one. If they say "I can serve you" politely decline. Plan B to get a...

That was an interesting looking truck. I think the link for it was from EBay? Didn't see any of the posts on there today. Davekc

In addition, miles per week should not be the only parameter for choosing a carrier. At the Expo you can talk to the players at all the major carriers and make a better informed decision on your future in expediting. Excellent advise. Hope you can make it. Davekc

If that can't be readily found, go to KW's homepage and download a T300 brochure. The link is www.kenworth.com Davekc

What am I suppose to do if I am hitchhiking? I will hold my expo sign and hope for the best:7 Will see you all there. Davekc

As mentioned above, unity would have helped but accomplished little. Sad to say but true. Trucking is a market driven business, and it comes down to nothing more than supply and demand. Rates will increase when there are fewer trucks and drivers. Davekc owner 21 years

The other thing that crosses my mind is using a webcam and audio via the computer. Not perfect, but it is better than plain phone calls ect. They have been running pilot programs in Iraq with the soldiers and it seems to be beneficial to say the least. Just a thought or an avenue. Running local...

extra pay for going >to Canada, Who is paying extra for Canada? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Panther pays extra for going in or coming out loaded with regards to Canada. Davekc owner 21 years

It will be coming based on the passage of the new energy bill. Davekc

They get that number from adding accessory charges, fuel surcharge, detention,DH and empty move pay,Canada border crossing pay, and layover pay to arrive at that number. If it is a special services truck, then it would be higher. I might have forgotten a item or two but you get the picture...

For class 7 trucks KW 11 to 12mpg 3.9 rear end cat 250 running at 300hp eaton 6 speedOD 1950 rpm @ 65 mph

Don't forget the preachers and folks that want you to listen to THEIR music through your cb. Davekc

With Fedex it is appearing that you need to make several calls to attempt to line up a load. Most decent loads go quickly so you don't have time to wait and see if they will let you run it. By the time you complete all these calls, the load is gone. That is why it is necessary to have a dept...

Good points Raceman. That is why I thought not to respond to the locked thread. My credentials and history are known by most. As Dreamer said, keep it light and informative without the need to take shots. Davekc