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    $1.80+ Per Mile

    Mr. Mueller, I was reading the, Find Jobs portion of EO and found a PTL ad that states straight trucks make $1.80+ per mile. Please explain to me how a solo straight truck can make that kind of money when you only pay $1.20 per mile, plus FSC which equals roughly .20 -.25 per mile, depending...
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    "All I Want For Christmas Is..."

    What is on your wish list, parts for your truck, electronic toys, come on all you PTL people...lets see what you want old St. Nick to bring you.
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    Nogalis, AZ; Is There Any Freight Outta There

    Been stuck in, Nogalis for 4 days, I know it don't sound like much but to deadhead somewhere else is a lot of miles...such as El Paso. Question is, is there any freight here...sure don't look like Laredo.
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    Help, I'm Stuck and I Can't Get Out

    I've seen all of the desert that I want to see for this trip...been here 3 going on 4 days with no rescue in site. If you happen to see a poor old broke down PTL truck sitting in a truck stop surrounded by tumble weeds just bring fresh diesel so I can get outa here.
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    T. E. Smith; Liars, Cheats and Theives

    DO NOT sign on with T.E. Smith. They lie, cheat and steal from their drivers. I signed on with them in April, 2013 with the promise from their recruiter of an average of $1.60-$1.65 per mile for ALL miles and upwards of 3000 miles per week for a straight truck...to good to be true...it was...
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    Just Checkin In

    I'm a new driver, #691 and thought I would just check in and introduce myself to the gang...so far so good, dispatch has been keeping me pretty busy. Hope everyone is doing the same...until next time...c ya
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    Thoughts and Ideas on the Forum

    Please remember that most of us are solo's and don't have the flexibility of having a partner to assist in some tasks, the resources, nor the time. That being said, have at it, we are all ears.
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    Abandoned

    OK...here is a little story for ya and a question. I own an 07' M2 106 Freightliner straight truck and picked up a 10,000 lb. load in Greenville, S.C. on Tuesday the 2nd. and headed for Detroit, Mi. for a Wednesday the 3rd. delivery. I got as far as Georgetown, KY., who has a freightliner...
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    Freight rates and fuel prices!

    With the diesel fuel prices going up and soon to be exceeding $4.00 per gallon, how long can you hang on before you will need an increase in freight rates?
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    Cell Phones/Internet

    Who is the best cell phone provider nationally and if you have wireless internet who do you use?
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    Diesel Prices

    When is enough,enough...how high is the price of diesel going to get to before you have to park your truck?
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    Zipp Express

    What kind of miles ya gettin, and are ya makin any money?
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    Where are all of the straight trucks...

    Where are all of the straight trucks...I drive all over the eastern part of the country and I have NEVER seen a Bolt straight truck on the road or in a truck stop...am I the only one out here, or am the only fool willing to drive for what Bolt pays... You all know we are getting screwed by...
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    How is CTX to drive for

    Lookin to sign on to CTX...is there anything anyone can tell me about their company...do they run Canada and Mexico do they haul hazmat...how do they pay...any help would be appreciated
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    Which APU do you have?

    I'm looking to install an APU on my truck, been looking at the HP 2000 heat pump, any one have any experience with this one yet? I have also been looking at the Thermoking Tri-Pac...any input would be appreciated
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    Under Body Tool Boxes

    I have an 07' M2 106 Freightliner and am looking for 36 x 18 x18 under body tool boxes, what brand are you using, where do I look, which ones are junk and which ones do I want to look at?
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