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With regards to Panther, they don't classify or imply that deadhead or empty moves is actually FSC. They do however use the DOE to determine the full price of fuel on those items and both change weekly with the rise and fall of fuel prices. FSC by itself depends on the customer and what is...

Yes. So far it works out better on the straights. On the cheaper ones they have been decent with subsidizing them. I think when they went to the all DH miles paid, vans were affected more than straight or tractors because the higher rate in the heavier loads gives more to play with. Just my opinion.

Wrong carrier.:cool: But I do find it amusing that we are offered 42 cents on the DH for a straight but some of the runs have a 20 something fsc. Listening to a new dispatcher tell you how great it is provides for some cheap entertainment.

It wouldn't be my style to refer to her as a "lot lizard" but if they aren't listening, probably doesn't matter what is said.

As a clear reminder, it wasn't that long ago we went through this with the last HOS changes. Tons of hearings and comments from the industry only to be largely ignored. Fast forward to today, it appears to be just a repeat of a past performance. Lots of hearings, opinions, and comments only to...

True, but once you are disqualified for health reasons from a career, it becomes a whole lot easier. Throw a few bucks at an attorney and you chances just doubled. I know a few folks in their fifties that did this because of uncontrolable blood pressure and the other was some kind of sleep...

Health police are already here. As mentioned, look at the commercial airline industry. A stewardess has to be a certain height and weight. Or, they say "must be physically fit". The latter of course is open to interpretation. More of a soapbox subject, but most if rejected for health reasons...

This is what happens when you have someone in a position that has a limited background. She was with Maryland Transportation for eleven years. In my opinion, a very limited exposure to the trucking industry. As mentioned, we will see if she is listening. Nothing about being cynical. "Watch...

True. In this case we will see. So far, not impressed.

I'm not a fan of personally trashing someone but I don't currently see anything she has done to benefit the industry. Maybe more interaction like at MATS may help that, but so far it appears she ignores any comments from the trucking industry and seems to pursue her own agenda. Case in point...

May want to consider something regional rather than expediting. If you took a load too far away, it is too expensive to deadhead you back every month at a specific time for duty. I believe that is where your biggest obstacle will be. BTW....welcome to EO and thanks for serving.

All kinds of ways to game the system. That is why I say, "Watch what they do, not what they say".

Wonder how that plan works at E-1 or a few other nameless carriers?

Very true. I just never can seem to get my head around the folks who fight for all the animal rights but seem ok with this.

And to think there is a large segment of society that is just perfectly ok with it.

Have to get you a kitty cat trailer to pull behind the van. ;) I seriously thought you guys were pretty busy. I guess not. Keep your options open I guess.

Not sure what to say to that?

Oh my. I hope Jan & Feb were good or you have been taking alot of planned vacations.

Since you are wanting to know about the "tax" I would guess the IRS.

Not removed, but edited. Fixed it for ya.;)