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That truck will serve you well. Drove a 260 for many years and found it to be more than adequate. It's not about speed, but constantly moving! Sent from my STV100-1 using EO Forums mobile app

I sold my fleet I had 7 years ago, for one simple reason, drivers drivers drivers. They run your business for you! Granted, there are many excellent fleet drivers out there, but buying trucks is the easy part, keeping those seats filled with reliable and caring drivers, is the x factor. As...

I just spent 10 weeks on a dedicated run at an undisclosed location and only saw one FedEx in all that time. I did however enjoy a very quiet CB radio.

If your average monthly profit for the last 12 months was X, then that is the loss of income you sue the quilty parties insurance for. If the accident is your fault, then you have to live with what you insurance pays per day according to your agreement. Been there, done that.

I cross these "tracks" twice a day with hazmat and perform the standard stop and flashers procedure. You will note in the picture that there are no tracks, accept across the road. All the train crossing signs are still present, including road markings. All the school buses stop and follow normal...

Sold 8 flatbed trucks, 3 vans and three 30 ton cranes in 2009, and for the last 6 years, the happiest one man show ever.

Off topic but relevant: five years ago I sold my gas station, auto repair and convenient store. We could not compete with the big boys anymore, because they sell their fuel at below cost and make money with their big convenient stores. No one makes money at the bottom on fuel anymore. Its...

After Ateam asked the question, I thought I would try to answer as best as I can, seeing that I have used the board for sometime now. Obviously, just like most posts, this one also went to h@ll. Ciao

No, they are both good debaters and very knowledgeable, so I always appreciate their input. What bothers me, is that no matter what anyone posts, the conversation always goes downhill. Then there are those, you know who you are, that have such a hatred for the fed that they always attack with a...

I have been on the beta test team twice and starting on Monday the third and last test phase. Trust me, of the 150 loads on average that I could see, 98% where like candyland.

Being solo is always a challenge. I guess we will know in a few months of using the load board if it is beneficial to both parties.

They always come out of the woodwork! Anyway, the loadboard will be to the benefit of both parties. It would be ignorant to think that it wont be to the developers benefit. Its all about getting the loads covered at the least possible effort and expense. Ironically, the more loads covered...

Shippers and receivers that make drivers wait for hours, because they are to cheap to employ more forklift drivers, create a safety risk to drivers and the public, especially after a 10 hour drive, and they make you wait to get unloaded. I think there should be pay per mile and time payed at the...

I have been on the Beta team for the new Fedex CC load board and found it to work fantastic. The board will be for B,C,D,E and white glove. Rates are set per the current flat rate with the condition that Fedex will only pay DH for the first 100 miles and the class rate. This only applies to...

So sad.

There are definitely many factors that can change your bottom line. I have been a solo for 5 years and net well above that amount. Watch your expenses, conserve fuel, hopefully you can do most of your repairs yourself. Ask and research on this forum If you have mechanical or electrical problems...

Minnesota is not a great area for a solo, in my opinion, but if you are willing to run in the midwest and north east, then you will be fine. I would say that your net would be between fifty and sixty with a paid truck and little experience.

Mine split open two years ago and I had to put a hose clamp around it next to the road in the rain. I am slightly embarrassed to say that it is still there, but it works perfectly!

That is awesome! Congrats, you both deserve it. Sent from my GT-P5210 using EO Forums mobile app

Thanks for the input. I also think it will be better to tie in. I keep a close eye on my hoses as I twice before had to fix leaks next to the road with serious blow outs. Five gallons of water and a couple of burn marks and I made it to my deliveries on time. I do have shut off valves and can...