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Prof: Could not agree more with JG. I believe JG is with Tri-State and his modus operandi is the same with us at FDX. Keep in mind that you will have fixed expenses for every day you own the vehicle. Those costs have to be recouped at some pint in time, so you'll occasionally have to chase...

Prof: Just returned home after a 4100 total mile/ $3500 week. As I mentioned in the past, Rene and I probably return home more than most van operators so our numbers may not reflect the norm. So far this year, we've been available the equivalent of 31.5 weeks out of 39 and we've averaged 1171...

RE: Ford looks good to me. Looks like it comes in 4 or six wheel like the sprinter and has the same rear door configuration. My guess: cost more than a sprinter but have more options.

>terryandrene. I think I have the picture. If you have any >freight longer than from the rear door to the side door >opening, do you just slide it forward and let it push >against your stop that is located next to your bulkhead? Is >your floor screwed to the truck floor? I read on one of...

How >much home time do you get? What kind of pay can I expect? Do >any companies lease trucks to you if you drive for them? Do >any O/O's hire drivers? >Any suggestions or advise or information you have will be >greatly apprecaited. you missed a golden opportunity by only a week. The...

Question: >Is it OK to fasten e-trak to the side doors and prevent them >from opening? I've seen E-Track on the side doors but I would not do it due to the potential put your door out of whack. If you do it, consider cutting the E-track and fitting it to the doors separately. >Next...

Thanx for the Thanks: Rene' and I truely enjoyed meeting you along with so many other interesting people. We've been to each of the four Expos and a couple of MATS with the EO family and never cease to be amazed at the wide range of backrounds of expediters and those exploring expediting. We...

2legman I can't imagine what your agenda is; however, this site is not an appropriate arena for your uninformed, nonsensical statements. If you are a successful owner of an expediting related business, and/or you have something of value to contribute, please do so. If you actually believe...

twodogsdaddy Dreamer has my vote. Perhaps half van operators place E-track on the floor as pictured above. That configuration is not my personal preference because of the dirt/litter that gathers in the slots and, I think, the eventual liklihood that an errant pallet nail or a protrusion...

Your comments lead me to believe that you're thinking about driving an E-unit (T/T) and that you've not talked to enough of the right owners. If everyone you talked to came up with $800 gross to you, It sounds like you've been talking to B-unit (cargo Van) owners. $1333 gross to the owner is a...

Prof: I constructed a three sided wall that is 16" tall ( because a 4x8 sheet of plywood can be cut evenly at 16" lengths). My wall goes from the rear door forward 10-1/2 feet to behind the drivers seat, across to the opposite side then back to the other rear door entrance. The E-track is in...

to my knowledge, neither the former Roberts Express nor FedEx Custom Critical has ever required a contractor to wear any uniform or company approved attire. However, Those experienced contractors who wished to voluntarily apply to FedEx's White Glove Division, did so with the understanding that...

>>Right now the TSA and the DOT are in a turf battle over the >>placard issue.TSA wants them off and DOT says no.TSA wants >>all haz/Mat placards off not just Explosives. > > >Dumb (Canadian) question time: >WHO is "the TSA"? >Why would they want to remove placards for Haz Mat? >Security...

doo: Dave's comments sound good to me; however, If you have a $500 a month budget you'll need to find a used van for sure. Don't forget startup $$$ that'll be about a minimum of $400. That's if you find a used expediter equipped van. Then you'll need operating/living expenses for the first...

Rene' and I will be pleased to meet you at the EXPO and chat all day, if you like; that's one of the reasons we go, the camraderie. I suspect a mid-MI single straight truck driver would likely do financialy better than trying to juggle a schedule with a co-driver. Fitting your wife in on an ad...

Expediting financial success may not be conducive to your desired schedule. Quite often, a good team load, picked up on Fri or Sat, will not deliver until Mon morning. You might then be too far from home to get your wife back to her Tues thru Turs sched. Additionally, I think you'd be running...

Rene' and I learned early on that there are two teams in our truck. We have Terryandrene, co-drivers; and, Terryandrene, spouses. We believe that to be successful, a couple, related or not, must clearly separate their personal and professional lives. Clear-headed business decisions cannot be...

Welcome! High praise coming from the likes of Glen. Looking forward myself to whats between the covers. See Y'all at the Expo. Terry

Rich - PLEASE do not park that P.O.S. anywhere near the other expediters, preferably cover the company signs and park by the salvage yard where you'll not be conspicuous. Call me and I'll give you a ride to the Detroiter.

will we recognize you by the bag on your head or are you coming incognito:-}