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I would first like to say that this site is just great, i was able to find out a lot of good information on here just searching, plus most of the people have been more then helpful with all of their knowledge and wisdom! I was wondering if anyone knows about Panthers policy as far as O/O and...

Thats more like it .... perks of the biz.

So thats the trick for staying in shape as a trucker .... :cool:

Sounds like some good help/recommendations .... thanks :confused:

Are you saying flatbed haulers are the hardest workers in trucking?

This seems like it would be his biggest concern, I just wanted to know do most hauling general freight get paid like this, there has to be well reputable companies out there that treat their O/O drivers a little better when it comes to pay. That net pay after everything for those type of miles...

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I'm posting this thread for a friend who isn't very computer savvy .... This individual as the title states has a 2010 Tractor (pulls company trailer), has a perfect driving record and 18 years of experience of hauling General Freight (no expediting) .... he gets around 80+ cents a mile plus...

Are these vans just with their own liability and cargo insurance able to find their own loads? If so, how are they able to present themselves with out DOT# and MC#, i mean how are the brokers or carriers supposed to know about them as far as safety goes (how safe the equipment, how safe the...

I was wondering if anyone could explain how this works, some Q: are how many carriers could you be with, obviously the plus side is less down time but what and if there are any negatives.... if being leased to a few carriers for an o/o is something like for a person with his own authority to...

I appreciate the heads up ... that information is good ... so what then if not a Sprinter for a first time buyer?

So all 3 makes come with the same engine?

Is that a Mercedes or FL ?

Thanks..... for breaking it down.

Thanks .... for breaking it down.

The part about advising new drivers had nothing to do with the part about purchasing a $30k unit. I was wondering why even people who had been in this business are doing it, and not understanding simply makes me see why on more then one thread i've read that people have lost all they had over...

I was wondering why do people invest so much money in Sprinter or Cargo Maxx Vans instead of Box trucks with a 12ft or a 14ft box that is still under 10,000 GVW .... i understand that people go with vans in regards to DOT regulations on sleeping berth .... But, if a 12ft/14ft box truck is under...

Would it be worth investing in a $30k van over a used semi? I mean taking into account the money per mile you will make based on the weight of the load and the dimensions, I'm just wondering why do people invest that type of money in vans? Reading so much on this forum about people with courier...

Thanks I will try that .... also ... if i have my own truck and my CDL but no experience in expediting will most companies deal with me?

Is this C & M Transport out of Painesville Twp., OH that you guys are talking about, if so do they require a certain time of experience? for the straight trucks that is ....