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There is something else to consider. You run the risk of getting hurt when you do inside deliveries/pickups and lift gate loads. Good point. Something I tend to over look since I wasn't personally driving. I carried extra disability insurance for these teams. A driver if going it alone, has to...

This is probably a better location for this post. It is true that the WG drivers make more revenue. With that comes alot higher investment and ongoing costs. By the time you weigh the investments and additional costs, they are essentially running for the same thing. Of course that is my...

>Not all W/glove runs will make you a millionaire as a member >posted. Certain customers such as IBM, Prax Air,Lockheed >Martin command huge discounts and do not pay the FSC. We at Panther have had our drivers pick up regularly at Lockheed in Orlando, and they always have a fuel surcharge...

It almost seems like this is moving to another topic. It is true that the WG drivers make more revenue. With that comes alot higher investment and ongoing costs. By the time you weigh the investments and additional costs, they are essentially running for the same thing. Of course that is my...

I stand corrected. I thought they went public last year. There is potential but much work is still needed. We will have to see if it turns into the ParkNView. Davekc

Tried it once and wasn't all that impressed. A/C stunk to high heaven. Not a company I would buy stock in right now. Davekc

FedEx Custom Critical had, or still has, at least one flat bed O/O in the Atlanta area who keeps it busy. I don't know if they are interested in any more of them but it never hurts to ask. You are correct. I think both FedEx and Panther have some flatbeds. Not sure on Conway? Davekc

RE: Uh, Guys RE: White Glove I originally read this thread backwards (latest posts first) and thought I was reading a thread "business plans for white glovers".:7 Relax, it is only a picture. Davekc

KW of Indy has a large trailer building and repair facility behind the dealer. Very reasonable prices on items we have had done there. Davekc

Raceman wrote; Do everything you can do to just buy a truck or go run for an owner until you can. Right on!..........."Cash is King" Couldn't have said it better myself Davekc

Sadly, Brooms post depicts an all too often story. That is why new folks have to really take their time doing research on carriers. Recruiters are a valuable source, but their information is limited. They are in the business of selling, not looking after your interests. Most of the time...

In the states that refuse parking at wal-mart, we found that Lowes and Home Depot are a good alternative. Park in the back by where they deliver. We did this many times in CA and never had a problem. Most shopping centers have the rent-a-cops that kick you out after a couple of hours. Davekc

My understanding is they do pay a surcharge on their loads (full truck load & expedite). I couldn't tell whether it is the same for company trucks or not. When I broker loads through them, they are not the same percentage everytime. Partials or LTL loads have no surcharge. Those in general are...

It is amazing how many people just dump their animals. Very sad and just plain irresponsible. Davekc

I thought I read somewhere that there is a retro fit. For the sake of speed, I can think of two items. The first is to have the part on hand so it doesn't have to be ordered. This will eliminate some downtime. Forget freightliner and go to a Western Star or Sterling only dealer. This will cut...

So just out of curiosity, are the Landstar brokers grabing NLM Laredo loads at under a buck a mile, or do they get their own network of shippers to agree to these rates? NLM works on a bid and point system. If you are a carrier with the best points and the best (lowest) bid, you are awarded...

If the other vehicle was at fault, your insurance company will be seeking damages from them. If something is excluded, then a additional lawyer may be warranted. I would first find out what damages the insurance carrier is pursuing. If not satisfied, OOIDA can put you in touch with a attorney...

I have seen a few fire/rescue trucks with these. I believe they are small deisel Kabotas. Truckgen in Jacksonville has some. They are a 3.5W generator There site is www.truckgen.com Davekc

We had a old FL70 that went through 3 or 4 of those. I thought they had a permanant replacement for those? Maybe not. What does FL or cummins say? Davekc

You are more prepared than most. You will do just fine. Davekc