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The current f.s.c. at Panther for cargo vans is .16/mile. For most of 2014 it was .24/mile. In August it dropped to .23/mi. and continued to drop about a penny a month. Running a gasser the f.s.c. pays for all my loaded mile fuel costs and puts an extra 4 to 6 cents/mile in my pocket.

I've been using Sprayway glass cleaner since high school graphic arts class. The formula 40 (orange can) works great for cleaning camera lenses, light tables, copy-boards etc. I still use it to clean my glasses. The general purpose (blue can) is good for windows. Costco sells the general...

I remember a picture of you relaxing on the back porch.

The rational behind fuel surcharges was to offset the volatile price swings of fuel. Carriers didn't want to constantly change their published tariffs every time some oily sheikh in the Mid East farted and the price of crude increased. So they invented the fsc. Shippers understood that and...

I don't know who said "There is no profit in ethics", but I bet it was an accountant. Reminds me of when I first started hauling NLM loads. I took a 22% hit off my regular rate to haul their freight and put up with their crap, like no early pick-ups, early deliveries, etc. NLM demanded more...

I'm amazed Panther hasn't gone this route. What a great way to skim extra profits off the fsc pool. I will have to bring this to their attention next time I'm in Pantherville.

Maybe one of these so called RV toy haulers would work for you. Gives you living quarters, space for your merchandise and no DOT hassles.

Another point to consider is the tax advantages of leasing vs. owning for your business.

At Panther the f.s.c. for a van is currently 16 cpm.

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My pleasure. Define "life of vehicle". I stated the cost per mile as a little over .03/mi. for the first 792,000 miles. When I put a bullet in its head I'll post an update. The .19/mile was the cost for gasoline for the year 2014. Total cost per mile for gasoline up to and including this...

Fuel statistics for 2014. MPG - 16.97 CPM - .19 PPG - $3.18

Is the auxiliary battery isolated from the starting battery?

Looks like the Colonel was in Africa recently.

The following is an update from this thread: http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/61736-cargo-van-maintenance-costs.html Listed below are the costs for maintaining a 2004 Chevrolet 3500, long wheelbase 6.0 V-8 slop bucket, for the first 792,000 miles as it came from the...

Based on the limited info you provided how can we offer a meaningful opinion? We know that Carrier A pays .80/mile and extra for NYC and hazmat. Is there a fuel surcharge to go with the .80/mile? Do they pay deadhead to the shipper and/or empty moves? Carrier B pays a percentage. What is...

It also makes for a nice back porch for relaxing when laying over. Just add a couple of lawn chairs.:D

I can't breathe because I'm dead. I give credit to civil rights activist Reverend Jarrett Maupin for accepting an invitation and participating in a shoot/don't shoot law enforcement simulation. After the simulation Reverend Maupin said: “I didn’t understand how important compliance was…...