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    School police not allowed guns

    As the character Frost says in the movie "Aliens" as the commander takes away their ammo: "What the hell are we supposed to use man? Harsh language?"!
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    Leaving the truck for a van.

    Fair point Xiggi. My good friend is the top selling Nissan Commercial Van salesman in the country since the design was rolled out. I have told him that Nissan needs an extended version of the vehicle to appeal to other markets. I am under the impression that this design is in the future. I...
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    Leaving the truck for a van.

    I have not expedited over the road to date. I did drive my Nissan High Roof Cargo Van over 2300 miles per week with my last business. Excellent quality vehicle that rides like a luxury liner. I suggest at least going on a test drive for comparison. I have not driven the models Xiggi suggested.
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    Startup: Transfix - Have You Heard of It? Thoughts?

    This system was created as if all truck drivers are chess pieces (pawns at that) and can be maneuvered (forced dispatch!) at will.
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    Sprinter with reefer conversion

    My van is actually at the autobody shop. A deer decided to commit suicide and ran in front of me. I had zero time to react. I cannot remember what kind of unit but I will answer you when I pick it up Friday. Do you have the van insulated?
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    Sprinter with reefer conversion

    I was in the wholesale meat business. Do you have a contract to deliver for someone else or are these your own customers?
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    Thank you all for your opinions. Thank you Team Caffee for the compliment! High praise indeed!
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I want to thank everyone for their opinions. This did turn into a knuckle-duster smack down! I appreciate Ragman adding the appropriate graphics. As Xiggi stated very early on, think in terms of dollars and NOT miles! Hope everyone stays safe out there.
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    LDB, now it makes sense to me! Thank you for explaining!
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I have to apologize for giving incorrect information. The FECC brochure states: "Fuel Surcharge paid for all authorized miles. We estimate that your out-of-pocket expense will be approximately $1.25 per gallon based on the FECC fuel surcharge and the following assumption: Cargo van 15 miles per...
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I LIKE that cheri1122!
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I wasn't sure if I should name the two companies, but what the hell! We're all friends here (I hope)! I am comparing the Fed-Ex CC flat rate versus the Load-1 67-70% compensation (their term from their website). Both offer fuel surcharges (CC @ about 1.25/mile vs L1 @ 100% pass thru) and all...
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I have been getting great feedback to my question! Thank you. However, there are currently 1,356 members online. Please get in on the action. Let's make this thread a knuckle-duster smack-down of opinions!! We can all hug it out later.
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I would get a larger vehicle if I could. I have 17 months left on the van lease.
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    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    I recently closed my business (wholesale meat delivery). I own a 2012 Nissan Hi-top van (reefer unit with bulk heading). I am not necessarily looking to always stay close to home (East Coast). I would like to occasionally go South and to the West Coast. I also want to go to Canada. I will be...
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