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Apollo: Most expedited freight is no-touch freight, loaded by shipper and unloaded by the consignee, so I don't think we are included in the back injury statistics. The carriers with specialized divisions such as PantherII and FedEx Custom Critical's White Glove Division pay a premium for the...

Here' your link: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2290.pdf

As far as FedEx in general, I am wondering if I should check with them for a owner/operator opportunity with a cargo van. Miko: You'll find that not all companies are good for any one person and not all people are good for any single company. Rene' and I have been with FedEx Custom Critical...

I had a lengthy talk with a FedEx Ground Home Delivery O/O last week. He delivered 5 pkgs to my house and received $1.25 for the stop and $.27 for each package. He'd been with the company since the beginning, about six years and was happt withthe deal. I was surprised to learn of the payout...

CandyKane: Raceman was refering to the manner in which you maintain the home in which you live, not the neighborhood. Would you not agree that, regardless of the condition of your neighborhood, if you saw a well kept home and clean vehicle you might use this observation to determine how the...

Bill: We'll all agree with T-Hawk on the difference between OTR and Expediting. You may want to look at one of the 380 plus jobs in the free classifieds at this site. If you haven't been there it's http://www.expeditersonline.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/classifieds.cgi This is a also a good...

DR: "FedEx Custom Critical Passport Auto Transport" is the current name of the Division operated by FedEx Custom Critical. They operate out of St. Louis, Mo and are all, if not nearly all, trucks are driven by owner/operators. The Drivers of these trucks are have been chosen, not only for...

Two points for the orange vest idea. I'm gonna get one for the auto and the truck. It would also be easier to flag down help with one on; not that any of us would ever need help. The clip board is a bad idea 'cause you'd just look lika a government worker pretending to be busy. Terry

Gotta agree with Leo on the GREED issue. The very owners that are holding a portion of the fuel surcharge are probably the first to complain if they think a carrier is keeping a portion of the FSC. Perhaps an owner who keeps some of the FSC would step forward and offer a justification for...

How is the GVWR of a vehicle determined? Each manufacturer determines the maximum acceptable weight limits for each vehicle by considering the combined weight of the strongest weight bearing components (the axles) and the weaker components (vehicle body, frame, suspension, and tires). I find...

Perhaps a wax job on the bug shield would greatly improve the mileage:-} I had a freightliner shield that contoured to the hood of my ford vans and it seemd to have little or no effect on the bugs or the mileage. The deflecter paid for itself in the winter because it greatly minimized the...

I mis-spoke. I can't go through the machine operated washes but I fit easily into most do-it-yourself wash structures. Cost there is usually $6-10 in quarters. Typically, however, I use the Truck washes when there is no line, $12-18. Terry

Prof: I bought an antenna mount from Pilot and mounted it on the drivers side rear (so I could get at it easily). I also bought at Pilot a breakaway connector that screws into the mount. This connector has a sleeve that, when raised, allows the antenna to be dropped to the horizontal...

I Sure hope we can catch up with Danny and Fastman. I've been as slow as ever one run offer this past week, plus a dry run, and two the week before. Getting a lot done around the house but need to get out to pay for some more supplies. Glad you guys are dooing well. Terry

Leo's comments should give you something to think about. Even thought we'd all relish the thought of a 686 mile run every day, It'd be a tough grind that would wear thin in a couple of weeks. A couple of more comments: Leo gave you no time to eat or get food, nor to fuel, do oil changes and...

I have often wondered why so many van operators have ignored the safe maximum payload for their vehicles and carried weights that exceeded the defined "B" load weight limits. It is not easy for any of us to refuse a several hundred dollar load because it exceeds the carrier's definition of a...

Loose: I've never been in the position about which you inquire; however, comments made by other drivers to me may be of help. Typically, an owner will split 60/40 with a solo or a set of drivers. The first seat, having a greater responsibility will get a greater amount of the 60%, so they...

At 100,000 miles per year, a modest 20% 0f which is deadhead, your share would be 50% of 96,000 or $48,000 each year. You'd be buying that used truck for $144,000 OR at 5% less gross to you for three years, you'd be buying that used truck for only (your anticipated three year current gross...

Buzz: The best place for the answer you seek is with your own DMV. Many of us did not take a driving test for a class C, but many others did. I think it may depend on the individual inspector and his impression of you, your demeanor and your vehicle when you present yourself for the license...

Gibster: The USCG started as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1790 under the Treasury Department, and after a series of additional missions, it became the Coast Guard in 1939. In 1966, the service was moved to the Department of Transportation. It was moved again to the Department of Homeland...