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A consideration of the wheel well modification should be the corrosion factor. You will have dissimilar adjoining metals (the weld metal and the wheel well metal) which will prematurely corrode.

Roadpilot: My 2000, 3500 gasser has just turned 512,000 miles and is still strong and tight. I can't speak to the GM diesel; however, all of the components common to each type van have treated me well. I have replaced front discs and rotors twice and the rear shoes once (last Month). Sounds...

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BEACHBUM: Frank Katz is the resident tax expert; he can be found in the Tax Topics For Expediters Conference. Some of our members use Frank as a preparer at tax time and I'm sure he'd be pleased to answer your concerns. Since you have asked the most basic and oft asked question about taxes, I...

There is a way...The FedEx Custom Critical average annual revenue for Singles and teams for the years 2002-2004. The numbers indicate full year, non-White Glove trucks avail at least 60% of the full year. SINGLE TEAM B $41,971.70 $56,002.46 C $60,625.84...

"books, dvd's, wrench's, new tires are deductible" You indicated the examples were for a driver, not an owner; therefore, none of the above is a tax deductable for you. Unless, I believe, the books, dvd's are for training in your career field and the wrenches are a required part of the job...

>Finally, if I take the milage deduction can I also >depreciate my truck come tax time? You may do one or the other but not both. If you think mileage is for you and you've had enuf miles to be profitable, you'll most likely come out way ahead at tax time. Although others disagree with...

The published data from FedEx Custom Critical indicate the 2002-2004 avg annual revenues for C, D, E units were $74,059, $97,778 and $138,089 respectively. Tariff and Fuel Surcharge increases would increase these figures for the present. I suspect that each of the recruiters was giving you...

Thanx to Broompilot, I'm gellin' with the magellin 700 (COSTCO $799). I have not been disappointed with any of the door to door directions yet. Any address to any other, USA and most of Canada. I'm told by a Tour Bus driver friend that the $1000 garmin has auto, bus, and truck route options...

Highway Watch® is the roadway sector's national safety and security program that utilizes the skills, experiences, and "road smarts" of America's transportation workers to help protect the nation's critical infrastructure and the transportation of goods, services, and people. Highway Watch®...

RE: IS ANYBODY MAKING MONEY DRIVING WITH THESE GA Some negotiated contracts prevent some carriers from charging Fuel Surcharges. Some shippers refuse to pay the surcharge, but some carriers take the freight anyway 'cause it pays them to do so. We accept loads without regard for the inclusion...

You might also check www.expeditecarriers.com where some ratings of expedite companies are shown under the company name. It appears from your comments that you drive for a friend who operates under his own authority. Are you looking for a reputable expedite carrier or are you looking for...

John: As a van owner leased to a major nationwide carrier, we've never net $50K annually; however, it can be and has been done by others with circumstances similar to ours. If you have family or friends you'd like to visit on a regular basis, I suggest you consider options other than leasing a...

Workshop Date: October 12, 2005 Cincinnati, OH 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Venue: Holiday Inn Airport 1717 Airport Exchange Erlanger, KY 41018 Tel: 859-3712233 Directions: Located South of Cincinnati in Northern KY. From I-75 in Kentucky, Exit I-275 West, To first exit-Mineloa Pike. Right on...

HOGWASH: FedEx Custom Critical provides the following info related to T/T drivers for the 2002-2004 timeframe. Solo E unit drivers averaged $101,024.85; teams: $162,412.91 Activity for all E units for same period was $138,089.34 for 104,712 miles with 159 loads, 2014 miles per week, avg...

Contest? Incentive Program? It's semantics. As I view this current FedEx Custom Critical initiative, I believe it is nothing more than an attempt by the company to encourage contractors to stay available during a period of historic high out-of-service rates coinciding with a period of...

HOTSHOT: Welcome to the site and welcome to the Cardiac Challenged Wing of EO. You are not alone here as many of us share your medical malady. We trust there are no repeat performances in your future Happy trails, Terry

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RE: I've been going to the FTW Travel plaza for years and have used their clean and spacious showers many times. The food is nothing to write home about but there is an excellent diner across the street. During the past year, the place has been going thru a renovation which has expanded into...

You need not log in a van unless carrying a placardable amount of Hazmat. I'm told that Alabama and New York require vans to log but I have never done so in thoise states nor Have I been challenged to do so. My understanding of the log situation is that if you are performing a transportation...