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Up here in New England those pup trailers are used with a day cab by by every LTL carrier there is. Tight streets need their versatility and maneuverability.

see, now thats advice I understand! I only net (bring home) $746.46 Thats why I am still looking into expediting so I can enjoy the financial rewards!

So it seems no one is taking the the business (stimulus) incentive rebate (write off) from the U.S. government to purchase or upgrade their equipment?

I, as a wannabe will be going, heading out Wednesday very early to enjoy the 14hr ride out. I am very excited about the driver workshops. I am planning on visiting a couple of truck dealers while I'm out there. I am hoping and planning that all will come together and I can get out there as an...

I to am looking to purchase a truck and the only place or better yet available truck(S) as it pertains to $$ (a recruiter informed me as a newbie keep it below $1000.00) seem to be at Ellenbaum. with that being said does any one know a trust worthy mechanic in the dealers area? Not like I can...

Hello I am following up from a post conversation you were in. You had mentioned your owner was going over to tristate and you were thinking of going. Did you make the move? if so how are things going? I am very interested in getting into expediting and tristate has my interest. Thank you for...

Please share proper cargo securing ideas/techniques for a 22' / 24' straight truck and how much equipment one should have at minimum? I have found this on the forums: 3 dozen pads, 2 dozen ratcheting straps, 4 dozen rubber bands to secure pads, 5,000# pallet jack, 2 and 4 wheel dollies, 10...

A 44 year old man with a family of three, tied of making his current small company owner financially well off while I work driving local putting in 60+ hrs a week for only $50,000 per year. Same man trying to convince his wife that yes a solo driver in a "D" unit can make more than his current...

I am presenting this question to a recruiter as I have heard from great mentors in expediting in another forum "newbies". I am seriously looking into expediting, but after running my numbers the OOIDA spreadsheet indicates I need to average 103,000 miles per year and get $1.15 a mile. I am...

Thanks for that response Terryandrene. I was getting nervous about the direction of the thread. It started to sound like I couldn't make an income in expediting to support me and my family. I shall not give up! Dennis Carmichael

Thanks to all for your replies, I redid my numbers and that brings it down to $1.19 per mile and now I only need to run 103,000 miles per year. I'll run as many as I can get as this number is just a goal. After reading through the replies I am not looking to run tractor trailer for they run...

>Are you planning on being a solo in a Large (D) straight >truck operated under lease with one of the well known >carriers? The FSC is generally expected to bring the >effective fuel cost to about $1.25. Will you have any >documentation to support the 8 MPG? > >One carrier, FedEx Custom...

I am using the spreadsheet at OOIDA to draft up financial numbers. I am seriously looking into expediting, but after running my numbers the spreadsheet indicates I need to average 133,000 miles and get $1.50 a mile. I am looking to draw a salary of $50,000.00 gross a year. Two fold question...

First I want to thank the many who have posted in these forums to help newbies like myself get into this business. I currently drive a flatbed straight truck throughout New England. I already work 50 - 60 hrs a week. I am kind of tied of assisting this company I work for in becoming wealthier...