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Redbird, Spartan makes a decent product but it is not as aerodynamic as the Aerocell body; hence, the Aerocell offers better fuel economy. Additionally, the FRP used to construct the Spartan body is heavier and will fade over time.

And the new owner will get all of my trade secrets on how to be successful and never run in snow and ice. :) I have been on vacation for so long that the Redbox greets me by name every time I rent a DVD.

He has been a blessing to me!

Question: I pick up a load on Monday at 6 am and deliver the same day at 5 pm (not in my home area). Then I sit empty waiting in the truck on freight for the next 5 days. Can I claim all of the days both travel and waiting days (6 total) as per diem days?

In sandals and shorts. Corpus Christi,TX Turned down severals loads heading north. Today makes number seven being empty. Yawn.... Sitting in a leather chair at Coffee Waves hanging out with all the Texas A&M students.

Thanks Moot and Frank for your input.

That post on the general forum got me to thinking. I went from New Orleans to Houston on Friday. That route is very level with few inclines. The wind was minimal and I drove it at 55mph. My average fuel economy at 63mph had been 18.3mpg over this same route, but slowing down to 55mph...

And true to form, I waited long enough. Just got a load that will put me farther south and away from the herd. Yippie! Hope everyone else gets one too.

Texas is running a bit slow for me, but looking at the overabundance of trucks posted on load boards here in Texas it is no wonder. Would everyone from the Tundra lands please head home. I am OK with it because if I sit long enough I will get loaded and possibly find some freight too. :D...

Thank you to all who have inquired as to my status. I am well. Staying busy during Spring, Summer and Fall. Hiding out during the Winter. Particularly fond of Islamorda Key and south Florida; although Miami set a record low in November. Found myself in Louisiana and Texas since the 2nd...

Hi Frank, I was reading some posts on a tax forum regarding the per diem deduction for an owner/operator and someone indicated that you have to take the actual expenses if filing a Schedule C. Is that correct? Best regards, David

Thank you for the suggestion, but I don't like their food and buying fuel should be all that is required. IMHO

Flat rates and fixed fuel surcharges typify Marxist Theory. For example, for as long as a corporation intends to stay in business they must exploit their workers to the legal limit. Whether or not wracked by guilt the corporation must act as a ruthless exploiter. Similarly the worker must take...

Taken verbatim from the Pilot/Flying J brochure: You drive hard, work hard. You're a pro. It's payback time! http://www.pilotflyingj.com/Documents/driver%20payback%20brochure.pdf How appropriate! Every expediter who happens to own a gas powered truck is going to get a payback from...

No need for sarcasm. And that is why many of us have moved to Facebook when communicating information to try to be a help to one another.

Well............ Thanks for the info. I haven't been on here in some time.

Yep! My rates are definitely up. Seems like a redundant statement considering the cost of fuel (just saw a fuel bill for a truck in Ontario @ $3.25/gallon) and increased maintenance costs too. My rates have to increase to offset the increase in operational costs. Stu was right on the...

PS. I love quotes like this one from a little over one month ago: Where do people come up with this stuff? It seems like very couple months someone posts that j showers will go away for vanners. It has proved false up to this point and until it actually happens I will still consider it...

http://www.pilotflyingj.com/Documents/list%20of%20stores_loyalty.pdf Here is a list of Flying J's that have changed over to the Pilot Card and those who will be changing. Yes, I know "they" say a combined program is forth coming. Probably the same folks who said, "No more new taxes."...

There are a lot of reservation casino's up here in the Northwest. For less money than you would spend at a truck stop, I had a delicious, quality breakfast. My omlet was made to order. Yum a shrimp and veggie omlet. Plus every other imaginable breakfst food. All the cranberry juice I wanted...