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  1. T270_Dreamin

    Would you take Higher Rate and less Miles or More Miles and Lower Rate?

    We talking strait truck rates or cargo van carrier rates before they pay driver their share...
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    Houston flooding

    Was there two weeks ago and head back again in 10 days. Missed it all this time around.
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    Freight apps ...

    Kinda like the lyft or uber of freight?! or why not Juno! I know a Austin Tx based company that could use some innovation and updates :)
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    Cargo Van Should I even worry about not being Sprinter-high?

    You can pick up a 06 Sprinter for around 10 grand in good shape these days :) or if you don't mind ducking.
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    Panther driver questions

    If I was still driving at Panther that would have put me at .78 per mile. That's .46 per mile to driver before fuel is taken into account with a 60/40 split. That's .38 to the driver per mile after fuel. No one could have comprehended that in 2011!! Where is all the money going, are they cutting...
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    Would you take Higher Rate and less Miles or More Miles and Lower Rate?

    Heard Tri State is paying $1 a mile. Might be worth a call to confirm.
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    Panther driver questions

    So what is the cargo van fuel surcharge at Panther? Anyone know the contract rate for new sign on owners? It was .70 a mile plus fuel surcharge. How can anyone make it for less then that.
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    Would you take Higher Rate and less Miles or More Miles and Lower Rate?

    It seems Cargo Van rates are .75 to .85 w/ surcharge for most carriers with other carriers paying .90-$1.00 a mile offering less miles per week. With average mileage guarantees by recruiters around 1000-1500 depending on carrier. Can someone chime in and give us something a little more of what...
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    Panther driver questions

    Well if you can't get out of a area/city usually wait it out 24-48 on a weekday and either empty move or if they don't want to empty move you, you can ask owner if he will split the fuel to go to a better location with more freight... BTW anyone know what the current fuel surcharge rate is for...
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    Low prices are killing this month!ppl bending over like crazy!

    So is that .70 cent rate per mile with the surcharge? I wish there was a monthly report and every carrier would post their rates. I've been clearing over a buck a mile moving private goods but it takes strategical business planning and a lot of one on one messaging to customers and the freight...
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    Sprinter Survival Kit?

    Transmission dipstick comes in use. My Sprinters have never left me stranded only when working on them. I've never broke down when running. Can't wait for new model to come out. I'm hoping they ride like Volvo's with the air ride Cadillac feel. The old ones will beat you up. I just did 760 miles...
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    Which carrier pays the most, keeps you busy, values drivers and low weekly fees?

    Anybody with a million miles on their sprinter has gotta be rich by now especially with proper maintenance and a good business plan. :)
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    Which carrier pays the most, keeps you busy, values drivers and low weekly fees?

    Low weekly fees is key to me and couple good long hauls. I'll sit in Detroit or Charlotte/ATL and wait for a good one ;) I can deal with a few short runs that get you to the cities where the long ones originate! .90 a mile also is crucial or am I old school... I sometimes have a tendency to put...
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    Nashville = no fun

    Vegas to Nashville sounds like one party after another. Shouldn't have any trouble with fun. Clock out and uber in. :)
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    Cheap Gas

    $1.49 at a Shell in Colorado Springs for diesel is my best price so far! Fuel Economy
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    Which carrier pays the most, keeps you busy, values drivers and low weekly fees?

    Really have heard good things about bolt express these days, I heard the weekly fees can be cut to under $50 with the new smart phone tracking qual comm on its way out! Looking to get back in part/full time and run some loads coast to coast in my Sprinter 158. Any advice on carriers that have...
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    How many trucks/commercial vehicles have you owned in your lifetime?

    Bout 7 or 8 sprinters lost count, got in the game in 2010 (if I would have bought one new in 06 I would have been a rich man) :) down to just two now. The 04-06 model run forever as most have experienced that have read the forums and keep them maintained and tuned to the finest level.
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    Sprinter 70cpm + fsc

    They will hold up just fine as long as you don't mind running for .80 cents a mile.
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    Will Hold Time ever improve at Panther?

    Ladies and gentlemen here is your weekly update on hold time. Yesterday 50 minutes to speak with a representative. Today so far 48 minutes. They also mentioned that they are working to improve this, to my knowledge its been a problem for over 3 yrs and I'm sure others say more. Best advice is to...
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