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Leo, et.al.: Let me provide an analogy that might help you understand the rationale of your carrier, and most all others, taking a portion of the accessorial charges. You just bought a basic truck and in adition to the $XXX you paid for the truck, you paid additionl monies for all of the...

http://www.expeditecarrier.com/search/Mid,045Atlantic/New_York/ Check the above link. There also are plenty of other carriers that would lease on a person living in the Buffalo area.

I suspect the solar panels provide a trickle charge for the aux batteries. The van I mentioned had a gen in the box attached to the hitch receiver.

I believe what you refer to is the McGyvermobile owned and operated by Inspector Gadget from CT; If a FedEx Custom Critical van, that is. The van's roof has a large, in motion satellite antenna, a couple of solar panels and antennas galore. The inside has so much woodwork I've wondered how on...

Bolt is an up-and-coming company with a small fleet of O/O that is growing at a pace that shows us quite a few trucks in the OH, IL, IN MI area. Whitewolf is a Bolt O/O who will surely talk positively about the company. Try a PM with him. In the meantime do an EO archive search with the...

Money and patience will be two of the most important things to bring out on the road. Three categories of stuff come to mind. Personal belongings, business tools and vehicle tools. This list is, by no means, all inclusive so other folks have a chance to include their favorites. Business...

I've heard of, but have not confirmed, a federal regulation that requires a motor carrier pay an O/O for services rendered within 14 days of submittal of all documentation relevant to a freight delivery. Does anyone know this to be a fact? If this regulation exists, it cannot be overridden by a...

Ototw: Since you are renting this house, perhaps a good renter's insurance policy is in order so that you can get back on the road with peace of mind. If your "guests" are merely helping out financially and aren't renters in the truest sense, then you should have them resolve the problem with...

Tec: Abandoned truck retrieval has long been a problem with owners who didn't hire the right person for the job, or for the owner who created an intolerable situation for a driver. You could also hire a retrieval driver, but that might be cost prohibitive. On the bright side, we knew a...

CB: Try this exercise to get your answer. Find the difference in Diesel engine cost vs gas for the type of van in which you are interested. Assume you are going to drive 100,00 miles per year for five years. figure 15 miles per gallon for a 5.7 litre gas engine and 20 Mpg for a diesel. (Or...

The FedEx Custom Critical recruiting policy, as I understand it, is not unlike that of many, if not all, the major expedite carriers, and it has remained unchanged for as many years as I've been with them. They are constantly revising their fleet size to accomodate business levels and strive to...

How 'bout some carrier responses to the fuel surcharge concern noted in another thread. Is there a difference in fsc percentage of tariff for different truck sizes? i.e. will the customer pay a different fsc percent for a van than for a straight truck? If so, whats the difference? Terry

dcrone336 We'll go along with the others in terms of companies to pick. You should talk to each of the recruiters after applying on-line thru EO. Find one that suits you. I suspect that any of the national carriers would be pleased to have a team in a D truck. EO threads are not unlike...

An empty move is dead head but often with compensation because the carrier needs the truck at a different location. Deadhead is most often on the owner but some carriers pay token money for deadhead they ask for that exceeds a given mileage, such as >50 or >100. We all like the questions from...

Bravo to Brian for the great advice that may apply to drivers from many of the other reputable carriers.

You are right about getting started not being easy. I think the best advice I can give is my opinion that you should never try to finance your way into this business by mortgaging your house. Success is not always assured and failure could cost you your truck and your house. Put together a...

DDD: You'd be hard pressed to keep a good driver at 40-50%. As I mentioned, 60% has pretty much been established as the expedite industry standard. Some owners will provide a bonus for those drivers who exceed a monetary threshold. I've seen a percentage of 70% for all money to the truck in...

Your question is one without a specific answer, but has been responded to in many ways. The most common answer, and payment ratio is 60% to the driver who pays fuel and tolls; 40% to the owner who covers all other expenses. That answer may be simple enough for the driver, but a little too...

LEO: you said "a D unit typically gets about double the fsc of a van" Why would that be so? My understanding is the customer pays a FSC based on the tariff miles/weight without regard for the actual size or fuel type of the vehicle hauling the freight. I submit that you over-simplify the...

Flying J's frequent fueler card may be used at the 4 wheel gas or diesel pumps. Buy 20 gallons of gas or diesel and 1/2 shower and 1/2 beverage will be applied to you card account. The half credit will get you a half price shower. Get 20 gallons a second time and you'll then have enough...