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Thank you so very much Phil and others for your vain attempts to discredit me. It is was to be expected and EO the clique responded in kind. Let's see, I guess I am simply stupid for even remotely thinking I could post my opinions on EO without the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-powerful clique...

Rocketman my paid invoices clearly show the whole story. I will glady send you the copies. The mileage driven for business was approximately 70,000 miles and the average rate was 1.49 per mile. You do the math. I never made that kind of money as a lease O/O. The buyer was privy to my current...

That is because you have always driven for a lease company so how could you compare? I have done both. I am not bashing Load 1. That is always a cheap out for not wanting to discuss any issues that may not be in line with the opinions of others. When I was a lease O/O I never worked with any...

And that is exactly my point. Thank you for making it clear. Lease companies want you to believe it is a "hassle" being an independent. I was even told that in a lease company's orientation. It is NOT a hassle. The newbie just needs somebody to guide them through the process. And the rewards...

Of course you are entitled to your own opinion, but looking at trucks and somebody getting paid a decent rate for their efforts are vastly different in context. And to say that being an independent is not as profitable as being a lease O/O is not factual. And speaking the truth will always...

Today I responded to a Facebook post by Load 1. They were showcasing their new company trucks and trailers. Personally, I would never lease a truck to any company that has their own trucks; the reasons should be obvious. That is one thing that moved me toward being an independent. Load 1 invited...

Thank friends! I am so happy, but I do miss the road a bit too and, of course, all of those that came into my life through expediting. My business partner called me today and said they are painting the hull and the boat should be in the water by next week. Next step is getting a...

Work on the boat is progressing slowly. The rain was a problem and finding a motor was a little tricky. And nobody is in a hurry here on Palawan. That is me walking on the beach in El Nido looking at other boats and trying to get some ideas for my final design. Later! Wishing...

The pic is of a 6 passenger island hopping boat. Ours will be a 10-14 passenger boat that has a toilet because it s required for overnight island adventures. You can charge a high rate on the overnight trips. And if the boat is not full, I will ride along just for the fun of being on...

Working with a carpenter to begin work on "Destiny I"

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines Doing some research on a new venture in the wonderful world of transportation. Jack, sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.

I arrived here on 04/08/2011. The internet from the apartment is a little slow at times. So please bear with me as I post. Stayed two days at Deep Forest Inn upon arrival. Then a few days at the apartment before going to El Nido. Wow! What a wild ride. 12 people in a Nissan...

I made it! Walking on the beach in El Nido (Paradise) on the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Everyday the temperature is 89 in day and 79 at night. Ahhhhhh. Warmth finally! Bless you all.

Thank you for all of your thoughts. Greg...you are right on track with the direction I was going with a book. DaveK I have given back much of what I have learned from Terry, Phil and yourself. I have helped many people save countless thousands on insurance, equipment purchases and tax exempt...

Phil, I once had the opportunity to meet Minnesota Fats. During our conversation, I asked him to help me with my game. He said, "Would you invest $500 if you could make double that today?" I said, "absolutely." He spent about two hours helping me to improve my game. I went home...

Brother, I chased the rainbow for years and after much blood, sweat and tears I found the pot of gold. Obviously, I would like to cover the expenses of printing and marketing such information, but I am not looking to make a profit. It is my way of saying thank you to those who have helped...

I too have gathered helpful information here on EO. But successful and financially sound business people do not share their knowledge for free. Hence, that is why I did not post pictures of the inside of my latest truck. Those designs are the culmination of many years of thought, trial and...

Another truck sold and a new chapter begins. On April 8th I will board a plane headed for Puerto Princesa in the Philippines. God has truly blessed and last year I generated more income than in the previous two years combined; therefore, I have reached a plateau that will allow me to retire a...

Like Charles, we always run the miles and time before committing. My favorite is when the carrier asks you to run for a particular rate and you respond with a upward adjusted rate. They reply, "This is a 1500 mile run." We reply, "And you think it costs us less per mile to drive 1500 miles as...

Greg, I haven't seen any issues with the top coat. Rob, I enjoy building trucks. The Aerocell gives me more flexibility to experiment. Each truck (I have had 4 since 2006) is an improvement over the previous. After spending sometime living in the truck I begin to see something I could have...