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    Talking money with dispatchers.

    Lets say you own a straight truck. (solo) You get a load offer at 1.10 per mile. You want much more than a 1.10 per mile. What would a typical "negotiation conversation" look like, to bump the price up enough so they may say yes and not give it to someone else.....what variables are in your...
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    Acceptable mileage on a straight truck?

    Yeah it's actually a class 8 and I like the western star brand.
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    Acceptable mileage on a straight truck?

    I'm looking around for ST's and I'm trying to figure out if I buy used, what would be the maximum amount of mileage to even consider it? I know the year of the ST is important, but lets say late models 2009 or newer. I want to still be able to run it for 3 years and have some life left in it...
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    Good places to find loads for vans

    Were you actually EXPECTING anyone on these boards to spill the beans???? What does that tell you? The Magician will tell you all about how GREAT magic is but when asked to reveal their secrets they start their trucks and drive away!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA...
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    I Seriously Need Some Expert Advice

    My business plan is to not spend frivolously and bank the the rest. I have no big bills - just cell - internet and food. Once I got outta debt I swore NEVER AGAIN!!!
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    I Seriously Need Some Expert Advice

    Actually, I will definitely be working with someone first but is it important to work with someone in the company I'm intersted in or does that not really matter at first as long as I get to understand it....
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    I Seriously Need Some Expert Advice

    Well then , I guess my question is - what does it mean to truly "cut it" in expediting. That will probably answer my question.
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    I Seriously Need Some Expert Advice

    I am looking at D units - freightliners - APU - solo. Recruiters to me- may be like salesmen - don't know how inflated their answers will be. I'm thinking Fed ex or Clark.
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    I Seriously Need Some Expert Advice

    Hey Guys. I've been researching all of your posts and I truly believe I will LOVE expediting. I do have just 1 question as this subject is THE BIG MYSTEY in expediting. I have no debt - no wife - no kids (love it by the way) - can stay out however long - will probably buy a truck for cash...
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