While I agree that the guy that placed that ad was a little ridiculous with the 100" sleeper, shower, toilet, etc), especially as a solo, some of it is "supply and demand". Just because "back when I was a kid we used to walk 10 miles to school in the snow and sleep in 12 inch sleepers", doesn't mean that a good driver is easy to get and retain. (and I realize the same can be said about a good honest owner). I give some credit to the guy for being honest and not wasting anyones time or jerking them around. he said what he wants and if there are no takers, so be it. My wife and I, both with expedite experience and willing to stay out atleast 8-10weeks at a time, recently placed an ad that generated about 100 calls. We are hitting the road to make money and because we like the expediter lifestyle, but we live in an area where there are plenty of high paying CDL B jobs. Some comfort IS important, otherwise, we'd stay home. Out of all the calls, we received some with nice set-ups. Why would we go in a stripped 60-72" when a lot of decent owners have 84 or 96 condos. if we are happy and comfrtable EVERYBODY in the equation will make money. Two things that were very important for us was a "walk-through" and a generator. I'm not the tallest guy at 5-11, but I don't want to bend to go into the sleeper everytime, and whether, we are paying for gas or not, we want the generator and economy of one. Many people had them. Finally, (and sorry about this venting), I loved when someone would call us when the offer was 60% to us paying fuel, and say like it was a bonus, "and we give you 100% of the fuel surcharge!" HELLO, WHY DO YOU THINK IT'S CALLED A FUEL SURCHARGE??..ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE $2.15 FOR DIESEL YOU THINK?? (If we were getting the 40% and the owner was paying fuel, we would CERTAINLY expect them to get the 100% fuel surcharge, it's only right and for one specific purpose.) So, with that said, lighten up on the guy with the ad, maybe he's worth it. (and yes, over the years as a local and regional driver I drove my share of uncomfortable junk and made many roadside repairs), now I don't want to and I guess he doesn't either.
STAY SAFE EVERYBODY AND GOD BLESS!
PRESCAT