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Why would that be a secret? I would think at most companies, or at least were we are at, that info is readily available. Even when recieving a load if it is everyday, look at the run numbers. They tell you how many loads a day are dispatched. And I might add, where we are at, they send it as...

The post is relating to startup costs Davekc unv2me wrote; Expediting is surely a niche market, but is available and utilized when necessary. You or I can throw out random numbers and the only thing that does is give people (new) a faithless notion of "your" ideologies You have only 7 posts...

I agree that you need 6 months of living expenses and the same for operating capital. On FrankC numbers, I would agree, $1500 a month truck payments and associated costs are too high for a single driver. It gets worse when you either have no warranty (used equipment) or your current warranty is...

Can you make a living? Yes Will you make a ton of money? Not likely. Alot will depend on the carrier you are with and what kind of truck payments you are going to have. If you paid cash or are financing a small amount, you will be fine. Many have financed to their limit and between high...

Most of your questions will center around whether you have your own contacts whether through brokers,carriers or your own accounts. If you don't, it will be a tough path to go down. It can be done but is very difficult. In addition to the above, you will have much higher costs throughout than...

RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng Therein lies the problem. The rules pertaining to a CDL specifically state one must read and write English. Not a host of other languages. Quebec is a valid arguement with regards to signs, however commercial activity in that providence is very...

RE: Is it not a requirement to be able to read Eng If one can't read the english language, I wonder what happens when they approach a sign that says......ROAD CLOSED and they can't read it. Davekc

Jeff Jones is at Stoops Freightliner His number is 1-800-456-8782 Email is [email protected] Davekc

Your best bet initially would be to search the archives. From that you can put together specific questions. Davekc

Thanks for the photos Nice trucks! Davekc

Number One Idiot of 2004 A woman called the Emergency Poison Center very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. She was quickly reassured that ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the...

Great advise from Raceman Davekc

The ones at the MATS show had no toilet or showers. Jeff said they will be available mid august in the 130" and 150" sleeper models. Davekc

Just for clarity, Panther does not charge the driver anything for using trippak. There is a fee of $12 per envelope I believe. Personally, I'd rather buy rolls of stamps and put a couple on each envelope and have Panther credit me $12 for each envelope I mail in that they don't pay trippak for...

Bigbusbob wrote, Give me that 96 inch plus sleeper, and more... and I'll show you - it can be done... money can be made in trucking - by the owner and the driver, but you have to have the right equipment. I don't think it'll be long before the norm is a 96" sleeper... and once owners realize...

Great job Rich Davekc

In response to message #13 I believe I typed "we average $1.65 per mile, all miles" Didn't type anything about a company paying $1.65 per mile. That by the way is, All TAX MILES DRIVEN. You gotta think outside the box davek. And yes, I am the company I misunderstood your post. I thought...

When doing the math, and using that $180,000 new truck figure, it becomes a frightning number when you calculate the addition insurance (usually 3.5 or 4% on comp) sales and FET tax, and interest paid on the loan. Assuming 20 percent down on 5 years, I can't make those numbers work on anything...

Every contract will be different. The reason for this is how your compensation is structured. Are you paying a percentage or milage Requirements from carriers are different Unit size; I use two different ones depending on whether it is a TT or a straight truck. Driver requirements will be...

The trucks that Jeff Jones had up at MATS were prototypes. Not sure if any changes will be made. Nice trucks though. They were priced within an acceptable range. The 2002 with 400,000 miles was a complete joke. And he said a new one was $180,000. There isn't a company out there with a rate high...