Fuel surcharge is whatever your company pays you, not that it really matters. I normally divide total miles by total pay, for me I don't care much how they break it down.
Companies that constantly run the border an cali usually get those loads for a reason and it is because of high rates. There was 80 or 90 vans in Laredo some of them are gonna be bidding scary cheap to get out of there
I want to see manning get another superbowl so I'm rooting for denver. If their defense plays like they did against those evil New England Patriots it should be a very good game.
Liability would only reach as far as a contract is worded. Should the owner buy new ones, sure. Is liability apply, doubtful.
That does bring up a good question, have you spoke with the owner letting him or her know how bad they really are?
I lived in Indiana when they didn't switch it was a pain in the butt. Ok it's December are we on the same time as northeast indiana, what time is it in Evansville?
If insurance for owner operators was as much of a cash cow as some believe it is for progressive I would think you would see more companies jumping in. I'm guessing they don't for a reason.