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  1. crich

    What happened to Eclipse Expediting?

    really I think what needs to happen is the fmcsa needs to make all carriers get brokerage authority at the same time they apply for carrier authority. a brokers bond cost less to get per year than it cost to insure 1 d-unit. and the cost of the broker authority is the same as carrier authority...
  2. crich

    What happened to Eclipse Expediting?

    Can you tell me the difference from additional insured and a certificate holder?
  3. crich

    What happened to Eclipse Expediting?

    But is it not correct that as long as the IC has the correct limits and the insurance company sends over a certificate list the motor carrier as additional insured or certificate holder and states that the policy gives x amount of days notice in the event of cancellation then its all legit...
  4. crich

    What happened to Eclipse Expediting?

    they still have broker authority. I ran with them on and off for 2 years really a pretty good outfit.never ran a load under .90 per mile. and would look for them to or may have already restructured under a different brand.we parted on less than desirable terms once I had my own authority. I left...
  5. crich

    Need info on the hot shot industry

    I do some hotshots yesterdays run paid paid $12.17 per loaded mile or $900 all in how ever you want to look at it. run went 75 miles. when I use brokers I usually get offers from $1.75-$2.50 per mile on the long hauls. the good news is I can usually do at least 2 loads at a time at those rates...
  6. crich

    whats panthers current fuel surcharge?

    thanks not a panther driver or owner. just have a brother who wants to try them out and deciding if he wants the 60 or 40
  7. crich

    whats panthers current fuel surcharge?

    whats the fuel surchage at panther for cargo vans this week?
  8. crich

    I want to bid on load boards.. HELP!

    well if you have authority you can email me and I will give some names and numbers of the 3pls and broker bid boards I use but if you don't have authority it wont do you any good. [email protected]
  9. crich

    Info/Opinions about Taylor Made Express

    It just don't make alto of since. Taylor made was around a long time before 2010 why would they go from Taylor made. Prior to 2010 then go to action express then back to taylor? You sure you want just doped by a guy named Greg. Who claimed to be part of taylor made? You got the mc number of the...
  10. crich

    Info/Opinions about Taylor Made Express

    All types how many threads exist with complaints and warnings Vs Taylor made Usually if someone is bad someone opens mouth. If they have been around a long time and you don't find bad info on them then they must be doing something right. In general. There will always be critics
  11. crich

    Info/Opinions about Taylor Made Express

    depends on you expeirence and what you want to accomplish. if he fills up that log book even at the lower rate be gross en $800 without haven to pimp the 18 wheeler. while I agree not great but might get his foot in the door to something better after he logs a few miles.plus better than a...
  12. crich

    Info/Opinions about Taylor Made Express

    Actually Taylor made has been around for as long as I have been expediting. one of the biggest problems in america is snitches. But I would like to explore this 1099 thing. if taylor made or any company panther whoever if they don't actually own the trucks but instead just lease on owners of...
  13. crich

    Job History

    I use an agency called foley services they do all my drug testing and background checks with your permission of course. the temp job will not affect you at all.mostly looking for abandoned equipment unauthorized movement, theft and the things that really matter. if you are a new cdl holder you...
  14. crich

    Saying "no" to cheap freight!!

    how much money do you really think running under insured saves a guy? to have the correct insurance cost me around 9k per year for one truck and trailer now if I run a truck 100,000 miles per year that is only .09 per mile. that's for the carrier side of me 1,000,000 general liability on my...
  15. crich

    I Need Some Advice From CV Drivers and/or Fleet Owners

    you should do what you gut tells you. most fleet owners are given 60/40 splits and running for carriers that pay less than a buck all in. so I would suggest you pay yourself the carrier .40 and pay a driver 60% of whats left so .60 per mile and they pay for all the fuel or .40 and you pay. at...
  16. crich

    Flat mileage fee vs % of Compensation

    Landstar is an excellent company but you do know it's not a percentage of 100% right.but if the rates are good enough who cares.
  17. crich

    Shipping Wars

    it is a comedy just like the cargo van rates from alot of xpediters. at least these people get to set the rates they will do it for and are in control of success or failure.I am sure they get paid to do the show on top of what the loads pay.
  18. crich

    Some Wild Estimates

    I am still waiting on a call back to find out what the 2k is for.most likely a deposit for the rental company.I did not see any cost figured in for insurance.
  19. crich

    Some Wild Estimates

    well I will go to work for them if we can take up a donation for the 2k. 3500 miles well I am sure I can get out of the border states and if I position myself in the north east it would just be 1 trip out and back easy as pie even if I sit a day for that backhaul.
  20. crich

    Some Wild Estimates

    well it may work out for them.think about all the Mcdonalds workers that make a couple hundred per week. No cdl in an under 10k vehicle most likely no drug test either hell any bum can drive a cargo van. most likely will turn into a multi-million company in a few weeks. yep out with people who...
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