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What also is a surprise is pending legislation for addition fuel tax in many states. Some like AR want to add another .05 cents per gallon. Hopefully those bills won't pass. Probably another reason to join OOIDA They seem to be the only ones fighting this. Davekc owner 20 years

RE: Fuel price higher in w. TN due to broken fuel We are very active in the stock market and I can tell you that they are turning huge and record profits. Pick up a copy of WSJournal and they are cleaning up. Davekc

> > > WHERE TO BUY YOUR GAS, - THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW. > > READ ON-- > Why didn't George W. think of this? > > Gas rationing in the 80's worked even though we grumbled about it. > > It might even be good for us! > > The Saudis are...

RE: Fuel price higher in w. TN due to broken fuel Memphis news (Fox13) said there was a secondary issue with one of these refineries. Should be repaired in six weeks according to their report. Sounds like another reason to gouge the customer. Watch for refinery problems in other regions. What...

It is great to see some movement in the area of driver compensation. It is clear that all carriers are going to have to address this issue. With large increases in fuel, operating costs, and inflation, rates will have to change. As these costs keep climbing you will see many drivers leave the...

When using the rv dealer, have them run a meter on your connection. Sure fire way to make sure you have the right gage wire. They do this all the time and the service is usually free. Davekc

If you really like your sleeper and it is not the one piece shell from AB, take the sleeper off, and reinstall on a new chassis. We have done this several times on different trucks with good results. Then take your chassis and sell it. Turn it into a flatbed or tow body, and make a few more...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv I agree with the above advise. Never borrow against your home, especially on a depreciating asset. Not aware of any trucks that increase in value? Another example of demise would be that you have the truck for a year and it is totaled in a...

Both new and used can be a tax deduction. To have a tax deduction you must have an income from which to deduct. Based on some recent posts, just generating the income could be a problem. Davekc owner 20 years

call the Panther recruiting dept. They have a gent there that works with fleet owners. He will be able to hook you up with someone. Dave or Adam can help you as well. Davekc

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv Paying cash is a good idea. As far as rates, it depends on what you keep. Fedex has higher rates but alot less on fuel surcharge. The reality is that a large majority of freight is bid on and they are all running at the same rate through the...

Yes, I wouldn't haul anything for them either. One can't afford to. No point in hauling for nothing. Cheaper and more cost effective to stay at home under that plan. Davekc

I think it is going to take alittle more than fuel surcharge legislation to combat the problem. Landstar expedite trucks were coming out of Laredo with .75 to .85 cent per mile freight. My team said they were taking cheap freight because they sat there all week. That is a recipe for trouble...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv I would look carefully at your expectations. 4000 mile average per week might not be realistic right now. There is alot more trucks right now than freight. We were in Florida last week and it looked like a Landstar & Fedex convention. That...

Good to hear Davekc

Just how high will the prices rise? We had a truck in Laredo Tx today and they raised their price another 5 cents today. Unbelievablex( Davekc

It depends on what your contract says. If they are in violation, take them to court. Just as you would any other business. Davekc owner 20 years

Most cats have to have a valve adjustment every 100,000 to 125,000 to prevent power loss. Most dealers do this for $200.00 Davekc owner 20 years

Direct electric lines can be purchased at autozone. If you want a real decent grade and gage, go to any rv dealer. Davekc owner 20 years

4958? Must be running with the cats. That number says it all. Hope things are going well Davekc