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  1. BillChaffey

    Cargo Van FSC

    I have been off the road for awhile, plus I'm dense as petrified wood. Chessmen say's FSC $1.15 8\20\19. How does this relate to a Transit type cargo van per mile?
  2. BillChaffey

    60\40 split

    Regarding the monies\compensation split between fleet owner & driver(s). If the fleet owner keeps the 60% including fsc, is the driver(s) compensation 40% before or after the fsc is included?.
  3. BillChaffey

    Opinions Please

    I would like, if you please some opinions from Sprinter style \ Cargomax type O\O if $1.10 a loaded mile is a reasonable average rate. Or just a pipe dream.
  4. BillChaffey

    Opinions Please

    This is purely spectulative at this point. IF a Straight truck could average 1800 paid miles a week with 400 DH as a solo. What's wrong with the following figures? 2200 miles total @ 8.5 MPG = $1010.00 for fuel @ $3.90 per gallon. 1800 paid miles @ $1.55 per mile = $2,790. Which leaves $1,780...
  5. BillChaffey

    Recommendations

    Can someone\anyone recommend a Thread, web site or book. That someone foolish enough to consider being solo in a Straight truck could learn the basics of maintence for said truck.:rolleyes:
  6. BillChaffey

    Solo Straight Truck O\O Profitable?

    I'm posting this here because I feel there may be others new? to the business who are also wondering. My question is, since there are members on this site driving solo for an owner, why would they drive for a percentage if they are not making a living?. In which case why couldn't a solo in their...
  7. BillChaffey

    Question?\opinion

    With a Cargo Van\Sprinter in a theoretical 21 day month with 4500 paid miles. What is the dead head average? I'm aware it can change drasticly for those who stay put as to those who chose to move. I'm doing an Eagle Cost Calcuator & useing 10% of total. All opinions will be greatly appreciated.
  8. BillChaffey

    Straight Truck start up

    If one or more of the more experienced Straight truck owners could tell me where I would look here or of a Web site where I might find Start up information it would be greatly appreciated. As in types of Plates, fees, advance taxes any other costs besides the obvious Vehicle maintenance...
  9. BillChaffey

    Optima Yellow Top Batteries

    Please excuse me for starting a New post because I saw this Topic yesterday (But now I can't find it) Optima Yellow top Battery a AGM Battery. What is the benefit of paying close to $200.00 for an extra Battery? I stopped where I get my parts/oil/filters, etc. Can it keep a Diesel engine heater...
  10. BillChaffey

    Pay per mile VS % of Load

    Is there a major difference to the O/O between a set amount per mile plus FSC, and a percentage of Load, plus FSC. Of the Companies I've talked too each Say's there's is probably a little better.
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