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$150/day...200 miles/day? $750/wk....1000 miles/week? I wouldn't even consider it. Double the mileage pay and you "might" survive. Remember...you've got a van, fuel and other operating expenses to pay for.

There are a lot of variables to the equation and there are several fedex teams here who could give you good info...some are even with expediter services. Your making good plans, just be careful to not set your expectations too high. I would consider $600-800 per driver per week to be an...

Very good post above. I would, however, find the $800-$1500 per driver per week hard to believe for a new team driving for a fleet owner. I would consider those same numbers to the "team" per week. Those sound like recruiter numbers to me. I am sure there are teams out there doing those numbers...

Because of your location, I would think that you would almost have to run team with somebody. Personally, if it were me...in your shoes...I would start looking at it with an all or nothing approach. You need to determine if the money is enough to satisfy you and your wife, you need to decide if...

How many vans have you driven on the road?

You will likely make more money in a straight....only because of the over saturated van market...but I'll take the comfort of my van over a straight any day.

I think you guys are in left field. The OP owns the truck and will have a driver in it if I understand the first post correctly.

Somebody should be able to tell you. Actually, your recruiter should be able to tell you that too....more direct.

One of the fleet owners may be able to help you, but I think you need to give them a little more info. What type of truck (van, straight, or t/t.... white glove or surface)? Will the driver be an employee or an independent contractor? Edit: Actually, I don't think FDXCC will be deducting...

I would agree with pretty much everything Zorry just posted. ES seems to be a good outfit and the basics are there. Someone new to the industry should stick to the safe, "known to be good" fleet owners. If your not one of the lucky few to have personal knowledge of a trusted fleet owner right...

I used "corrugated plastic". It's basicly the same as cardboard except it is made of plastic instead of paper. You can find it at almost any sign shop. It's the same stuff they make real estate signs, etc out of. I really thought that this was going to be too thin, but it worked out great. I'm...

Here is a cube in the EO classifieds. It has sold already, but the specs are right. These are out there. You have to be very picky about the specs to get the right one. I would suggest studying this one and take some notes on the specs. Most of the chasis will have the 6.0 engine. If you get the...

The GVWR determines whether or not you run logs....10,000 or less = no logs....10,001 or more = logs. You need a specific type of cube, there are some out there. I would want to have access between the cab and box, although I never use mine for entering/exiting the sleeper area. It's cramped...

Bigdogg, a lot depends on how much cash you can gather up. Instead of looking for an extended cargo van, I would suggest one of the 12' cubes that some guys are finding. They give you room for 3 skids and taller freight. I think you could find a used one in the $8-12k range that would get you...

Only a few carriers allow that...Panther being one. As a team, I wouldn't concern myself with it too much. Enjoy the down time and let the office take care of the load planning.

What Dave says is true. To get home monthly wouldn't be a huge problem....getting home on specific days is probably going to be a bad situation. Where do you live? That could make a difference. Thanks for your service!

I'll give him this...his boyfriend's furniture store had a lot of junk in it. If your going to "wannabe" somebody...I'm sure that would be a huge improvement :thumbup:

If you claimed 6 figures/mo, he would claim 7. Nothing more than a blowhard trying to justify his own miserable life by running down others.

I never had any doubt. You are such a supreme being...lol.

lol.... do you need any used office furniture?