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Treadmill, beachbum, and TeamCaffee are steering you straight. I run solo @ LEA and it is a great carrier for a self starter. They will not hold your hand, there is no central dispatch, so it is up to you, as an owner operator to run your business as you see fit. Be proactive. You are starting a...

Fuel Tax Map is still fully functional and works for iOS and Android. But only for Android users, I have created a new native app: Fuel Tax Map - Android Apps on Google Play is a native Android only app and can now be found in the Google Play Store. Both apps will be updated monthly or...

Okay, it is a little rough around the edges(a work in progress), but if you have the time and inclination to do so, check it out. I am still tweaking it and looking to add content before making it a full fledged app. It is fully functional now, just not published in the app stores. Once you go...

Thanks TeamCaffee

I guess it is all perspective. If I have to invest 20K - 275K for a "job", versus "sign and drive", I would consider one more of a business career than a job. But that's just my opinion.

I think you read too much into my statement. It is not weird at all. The OP asked about straight truck JOBS. If you buy a truck to be an Expediter, I would not consider that a job, but a business, which in turn would be more of a career. Conversely, if you drive for someone else, as you...

Yes. Job = fleet owners trucks. Career = own operate your own truck

hapearce1 , don't forget to reweigh after adding all your equipment. It will reduce your 9500 lb payload.

Why only 7 skids? Couldn't you have 14? Also, I am in a straight truck, but if I am not mistaken, on an open platform (flat,step,etc,), aren't you required to have 2 straps on the front skid(s) and also 2 on the last skid(s)? Plus you would need extras, ever see those on the highway, someone...

I'm sure you're right, aggressive driving is more stressful.

Yep. For me it was happenstance. Went in for some parts and was just talking to the manager and found out. By the way, that filter looked bad coming out and it wasn't even due for replacement by the Freightliner service schedule.

Heard the same thing a month ago at a dealer. Removed, flushed, filled , all is good.

We agree on that

BigStickJr , I just wanted it to be clear to a newbie doing research that a 1099 position is a perfectly acceptable form of business. Your opinion is stated, but it may just be that, your opinion. I/C's (Independent Contractors) are not solely a trucking or expediting form of business. It can...

1099 is neither a rip off or a scam, unless you are paid on 1099 and don't know it, but even then, it's on you to understand the position you sign up for.

No changes YET.... updated with 4th Quarter and Date for Final Matrix 2 separate maps, same info just color for 1

Yes. It is possible to get a better RPM than that.

Nearly 800 once. More common 250 - 400. I'll run paid deadhead miles anytime someone wants to pay me to do so.

Updated today: Maryland and Michigan have increased a little. California is showing a decrease of .03

But it can be beneficial in many cases. Remove the tax from the cash price and you can find the cheapest base cost per gallon.