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  1. terryandrene

    Where is the best place to call home to be near the frieght lanes?

    I can't think of any lucrative or high expedite activity along the Gulf Coast of Florida. We have never experienced outbound success from nearby the coast in AL or LA. The TX Gulf coast has a fair amount of inbound and outbound freight at Houston and Brownsville, Tx. You'll be near Larado, TX...
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    Does ExpeditersOnline.com work for you?

    The image says it all!
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    O/O $500 a week too much

    This purchase sounds like a great potential for disappointment. It would seem that you will drive the truck for the owner who is leased to an expedite carrier. If this is the case, we have to guess your situation because you are short on details. In my opinion, the price of the truck is not as...
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    O/O $500 a week too much

    Lots of 2004 M2's in the free classifieds for less money. Why not compare before you buy. Is this a lease purchase with O/O financing for you?
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    Best companies for cargo vans

    Bryan: Here's just one answer for you to consider. It was posted over a year ago but I believe the comments are still valid today. If you can make it to Louisville for the Mid-America Trucking SHow later this week, you'll be able to talk to just about every expedite recruiter from all the...
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    questions, please

    Typically, you'll see either an open ended lease or a self renewing one year lease agreement. In either case they are likely to have a clause wherin the leasor or leasee may cancel with two weeks notice, without cause or immediately with cause. A gently used vehicle at a good price is often a...
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    Umbrella Weather at MATS

    There are lots of coin operated lockers near at least one of the main entrances.
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    Baby Freightshaker/Dodge Sprinter vs. Ford/Chevy/GMC

    Crazynuff has reminded me I'm living in the past with the Ford Diesel issue. I had two Ford 7.3l International diesels with the E4OD transmission prior to the introduction of the newer 6.0l. Each of my 7.3s went well past the 500,000 mile threshhold; I have no experience with the newer engine...
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    Umbrella Weather at MATS

    Wednesday Mar 26Sprinkles Hi: 60° Lo: 46° Chance of light rain showers. High 60F and low 46F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. 30% precipitation chance Thursday Mar 27T-storms Hi: 68° Lo: 53° Chance of thunder with light rain showers. High 68F and low 53F. Winds SW at 15 to 20 mph. 30%...
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    Moisture

    Moist warmer air is drawn into the light assembly during the daytime and the colder air at night causes the moisture in the trapped air to condense and pool at the bottom of the assembly. A seemingly airtight container will inhale and exhale the air due to temperature variations. A minute...
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    Baby Freightshaker/Dodge Sprinter vs. Ford/Chevy/GMC

    A well cared for Ford, Chevy, GMC, gas or diesel will easily serve you well for an excess of 500,000 miles. Parts are readily available. If you are planning to use a Sprinter cutaway w/ 14' box, you are likely to exceed the non-logging GVWR threashold of 10001 pounds, If not, your cargo...
  12. terryandrene

    Successful Expediting, secret 47

    Leo: I couldn't agree more. It has always been said that "my company is better than your company because I grossed XXX dollars last week, month or year." We all tend to be a little careless with the truth when discussing "our company" with an outsider. Human nature I guess. When talking...
  13. terryandrene

    Load Opportunities

    One question that has yet to be answered. Q) Will any of the CIT or WG locked trucks, that are not at the top of the dwell queue, be offered a Load Opportunity on the first round? Does any other FCC driver or O/O have an unanswered question?
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    ok need help

    pjjjjj; Notice that my key word was "should". We dont know the terms of the Tri-State lease, we don't know the MPG of the owners truck, we don't know how often this team will be on the road, their work ethic nor their compatability as a team. We don't know the age of the truck nor the down...
  15. terryandrene

    Several Questions?

    Re: Several Questions? Tractor Trailer 2005-2006 FedEx Custom Critical Tractor averages for solo 71,320 miles at $2.48 loaded, $1.40 all miles, available 78% Averages for tractor team operation were 125,332 miles at $2.15 loaded miles and $1.56 all miles, available for dispatch 74% The...
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    ok need help

    80% is beyond unreasonable. 60% is received by the majority so 65% is a good split. A team in a "D" truck should gross $100K to the truck. or $65K to you and co-driver. IF you can agree on a work schedule, home time, etc. Talk to owner about the past performance of that truck and past earnings...
  17. terryandrene

    ok need help

    65/35 is generally a good percentage. What type of truck; cargo van, straight or T/T? Do you have a written contract? any other expenses to the owner besides fuel and tolls?
  18. terryandrene

    Calculating per mile costs?

    There are many ways to do this, but here is an example that could be modified to suit your specific situation. Also check the OWNER-OPERATOR INDEPENDENT DRIVERS ASSOCIATION - REPRESENTING TRUCKERS site for additional info...
  19. terryandrene

    Need Input/Opinions on Cargo Van Idea

    You can surely tote the load you suggest, perhaps more, and stay with your weight limitations. Have you considered contacting auto transport outfits like "FedEx Custom Critical Passport Auto Transport" in Maryland Heights, MO, "Horseless Carriage" or other custom auto transporters to see if...
  20. terryandrene

    Costs as a Percentage of Revenues

    I would think that the variences of equipment in expediting is so great, and there would be so many statistical outliars, that an average of the whole would be of little value to an individual. For example, there are a large number of people that are satisfied with a $50,000 used truck with a...
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