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    Why not use a trailer with a van or pick up?

    When a diesel is an option in a van why wouldn't one consider a 14' tandem axle trailer as a pup? The transmission I don't believe would be a problem. If so....move towards the other thought of using a pick up cab and chassis with a box on it. I know my Duramax pick up with its Allison could...
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    Fed Ex CC van drivers

    Help me out here. Are van loads from the Detroit, MI area available out and back? say 50,000 miles a year? if so wouldn't a load at 1.25 a mile be $62,500? subtract $12500 for fuel (14mpg, at $3.5 a gal) ...minus insurance, maintenance, van payment, etc. be in the $40-$45,000 take home range...
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    Fed Ex CC van drivers

    I am looking to sign on with Fed Ex CC with a van. How long do you average in days on the road each trip out...5-10 days? Average dollars a year gross to the truck... $60-70k? No intent to be personal, just trying to verify a few answers from the "recruiter". Any hidden monthly cost from Fed...
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    Why not use a trailer with a van or pick up?

    Didn't think that way....makes sense. Thanks.
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    Why not use a trailer with a van or pick up?

    Any reason why no one uses a trailer with their van or pick up for expediting? Seems to me the option of having a trailer would be better than having just a van? I know it would allow larger items to be transported. I haven't ask Fed Ex CC....maybe they have "rules" against this option?
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    If I read your thread correctly...you have a Fed Ex Ground route? I am thinking of looking into...

    If I read your thread correctly...you have a Fed Ex Ground route? I am thinking of looking into a ground route...any names you can share to contact? I'm in lower Michigan. I, like you looked at CC, although I can't make the numbers work with a van or Straight truck...not knowing what loads...
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    FED EX Ground?

    Yes sir I am, that was the reason for my original question. I'm looking for a recruiter's name and phone number for the Jackson Michigan area. Anyone???
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    FED EX Ground?

    Bob,....Any advise about Fed Ex CC you would be willing to share? Do you have a tractor, straight or van? Approximately how many days a week are you on the road in a given week? Are your loads profitable? ...without prying into your personal what kind of dollar range to the truck can I expect...
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    FED EX Ground?

    Yes , purchase a route and it's trucks. Or a recruiter's number that is with Fed Ex Ground.
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    FED EX Ground?

    Any contacts here? I would like to buy a van or straight truck to start. I have a CDL A, excellent driving record with no tickets or accidents, actually have kept my CDL renewed for about 25 years while owning my own construction company. With construction in the tank, I'm looking to start...
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