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justdoit/kswish (why do people post the same topic in every forum they go to under different names.... ..oh yeah, it's because they burn their bridges...) Probably takes a while to get an answer if any. Another start up site that has a limited amount of viewers, and short of a few, the 5 or 6...

Perhaps an owner who keeps some of the FSC would step forward and offer a justification for doing so. I had thought about it at one time.( I am guilty as charged) Reason being was the cost of new equipment and adding generators. The latter is only a driver benefit. The owner generally sees very...

Alternators will vary alittle depending on the unit you decide on. RV and marine dealers are a great source for deep cycle batteries and installation. Sears even has the batteries at a reasonable price but I wouldn't let them touch the install side of things. These have to be installed...

This has been covered at different times and most times it is hard to put one out there because of all the variations. The company leased to, percentage or milage pay, equipment issues, ect. That is why you don't see responses in my opinion. You would do better to ask individual questions and go...

Both systems I've looked at run about $9800 however they both provide about 7.5kw of power vs. 4kw with the ProHeat. They also have the Coleman rooftop unit that has been proven in literally millions of applications. The ProHeat runs around $7500 so the difference isn't that huge in the grand...

As Leo mentioned, The best set ups are a truckgen or onan with a rooftop A/C unit. We have used this setup on numerous trucks and haven't had any problems. If installed correctly, you shouldn't have any problems. It also doesn't tie in to the trucks existing A/C unit. This seems to be where...

Terry wrote find it hard to believe you can increase any vehicle's GVWR by more than 11% by changing the manufacturer provided tires. I find this intriguing as well. What that has to do with changing the GWR is interesting. Also, unless changing to all steer tires, fuel economy and speed will...

n the Sprinter issue FDXCC is currently trying out a Sprinter with a reefer unit.I have no idea what the insulation and the unit weighs but since so many of those climate controlled loads are less then a 1000 pounds it makes sense to put the freight on B unit and charge van rates vs C or D...

And the 30 televisions that Wal-Mart didn't want, and they are on his trailer in the back row. Davekc

Most will depend on whether you need a sleeper, and how big. Most trucks with a 72" sleeper or less, can accomadate a 24' flatbed. Should be ok as long as you don't exceed 40' in length. 45' in some western states. You don't indicate what company or where you are running. Davekc owner 20 years

In general, a load that is hauled through a broker. You may be running under your carriers authority or have your own. Also, it can be a single load or a daily run. Davekc

This abuse is much more common among the van owners than other trucks that need to weigh at the scales. There is no incentive for van drivers not to take these loads. There is also no penalties in the short run if they do. The other issue is many are entry level and fail to see a bigger...

I would report the owner to the SID division of the IRS as well as what I talked about earlier, It used to be that if you didnt get paid at all for a run it was 15% of whatever the face value of the check was per day for each day past the pay period ending was The issue then would be if the...

mention the fluctuations in the cost of used equipment in recent years. Let's say you have a 2 year old expedite truck with 200,000 miles that was purchased new for $73,000 (assume it has a Cummins engine). What is the low and high you have seen for used trucks like this in the last 3 years or...

guess my question would be, is why Panther isn't stepping in and stopping this owner from screwing anyone else. I heard about another owner, signed on with Panther, who was doing the same thing to cargo van drivers. It seems to me that they (Panther), and any other company, wouldn't want any...

We are currently running both. It is to hard to tell as they are so different. Doing dedicated freight lanes and expedite are just too different to compare. Different breed of people in both as well. What is gravy to one, is sand to another. Davekc owner 20 years

I always believe, the most simple way, is usually the best way. These deals mentioned are getting to clouded with "what ifs" It appears as a colorized lease purchase. Based on your post I would drive on a 60/40 split and save your money. The industry has been very erratic depending on the...

Products have to move, when everyone is crying Wolfe thats when business will begin to PU. Announcements of Negative articles is actually very good news. Buy when others are selling, sell when others are buying ever heard that? Right on target;) Davekc

New trucks use to be the way to go. I agree with Vernon. Used is the way to go now. Trucks 5 years ago were around $50,000 to 60,000 when purchased new. The new truck today is much nicer but the cost is almost double. Not a great return on the dollar until freight rates catch up. Used trucks...

I am talking about finding your own load sources. Primarily brokered loads. Davekc