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You'll find that expediting as a driver for an owner will be a difficult way to to support a family. You've chosen the the truck with the least revenue potential and will be sharing the proceeds with another family. You have, however, chosen a good carrier and after paying close attention at...

In addition to ATeams protocol, I always hand the US Customs Officer my (our) Passport with a five dollar bill visibly included. Since doing this, I've never been subjected to the myriad questions they usually ask. My last time thru, I was taken by surprise when the Officer said "welcome home".

keithnel: See our comments today in the "Standard Contract for D trucks" They apply to vans as well. Expediting and your F-in-L are quite different. He is either an employee or is probably on a dedicated route where near exact fuel costs are predictable. Expediting is not predictable...

Wolfen: Comedian Chris Rock once said: "the only reason McDonalds pay it's employees minimum wage is because they have to" Carriers and owners leased to carriers aren't much different. They pay enough to attract owners and/or drivers, but keep enough for themselves to satify their own...

One of the great things about open fora is the opportunity to get differing opinions on a given topic. Having said that, I'll now give a different opinion on your revenue requirements for a $90,000 gross for 60% drivers. My calculations suggests a gross to the truck of $150,000. Now let's...

Let me be a devils advocate for a moment and offer an appetizer for thought on the too-many-trucks; not-enough-freight comments that I've heard repeated nearly daily during my 16 years with Roberts Express/FedEx Custom Critical. I think my comments are indicative of all the reputable and well...

I'd like to have seen Masakela get back to us with some of the details of his heavenly job. I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but in reality, I think he was merely using the post as an attempt to recruit folks into his business. As Friscomike sez, he'd likely be driving about 250,000 total...

Speeder: At the other end of the size spectrum, Rene' and I have been off to an equally slow year in the B unit. Last year was our best ever with FedEx Custom Critical, but this year has been about as slow as we've seen. Our carrier is not alone in the doldrums as we're hearing the same from...

I had my present and last roof installed at "osage van conversions" in Linn, MO. They are a bit pricey now and took longer than agreed; I won't go back. I had another van done at "Malibu" but they are now out of business. Expect to pay about $2000 for the installation and minor frills such as...

Your post is interesting; however, if you own a company that hires drivers, you should post items such as this in the free classified section. If you are merely sharing info on a particulary good trucking venture about which our members might have an interest, then post away. Now for a little...

Chip: I agree with all of the above. Also since you picked up from two different customers and delivered to two different consignees, it would seem that your carrier/broker received payment for two seperate shipments. Logically, you should normally receive benefit for each shipment. That...

Gibster: When you set up your member profile you, and others, had the option to include or reject to rating system. Many folk, myself included enjoy the information exchange on the various fora and when I think someone has provided some particularly helpful information, I like to recognize them...

Cargo. I'm not a straight trucker but I've got two cents worth of comment. You may have been around awhile in your van so I suspect you've realized you can maximize your revenue potential by upgrading to a straight truck team operation. With one of the major expedite carriers, you should...

thanks chip. Not only a good bit of info but also an interesting web site.

This, I think, is a topic best discussed with your owner whereby you should be in harmony with your on-the-road/at-home periods. FedEx Custom Critical would like all it's owner/operators to be available at least 70% of the time (and accept 70% of loads offered). That equates to a typical 5 day...

Prof: Many of the vans, including mine, do not have the placard holders for the temp card mentioned above. Here's what I have done over the years with much success for removal and attachment. On th epeel and stick type, I remove the peel off part, cut one inch from two adjacent sides of the...

As indicated by Highwaystar, I also think it's in the frequent oil and lube. My 2000 chev 3500 gasser has gotten a change every 5000 miles for the past 473,600 miles. I burn a 1/2 qt between changes and ithe engine still feels tight. Preventive maintenace obviates corrective maintenance so...

There is no rule covering this issue; however, the common practice is as you state, 60/40 split. The lead driver will also usually get 5-10 percent more than the co-driver. The lead will be responsib;e for ensuring, truck maintenance, fuel payments, and al paperwork are in order. Some folks...

321 also after about five dozen tries. came back for a 321.1 Got a 322.9. That's it for me

mvbn1:I have two deep cycle batteries mounted in the rear of the van, on the driver's side, forward of the wheelwell. I used a very flexible #6 welders cable I purchased at a welder supply shop. I taped two lengths of the cable together, side by side with 3M 33+ electrical tape and fastened...