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>Rich is correct. >These floors seldom last past 4 years. >Replacement depending on the box size is roughly $3,000 >It is a major expense to have a box refloored. >Very labor intensive with project completion in 1 to 2 >weeks. >Depending on circumstances, one must figure lost revenue for...

>I am doing my best to look at this Rise in Fuel Prices that >this is going to be better for all of us in the long run. >How? There is a Billion dollars for someone out there to >manufacture in mass an affordable vehicle with alternative >power source that has the HP as a gas engine. >...

>They all seem like very good trucks that can keep you out >there for a while in comfort, and that equates to big >moohlah. > >Here's our observations - we've driven all of them except >the International model you're noting. An earlier model >though drove great, was very solid. > >I've...

>If just starting as mentioned, I would go to a used vehicle. >The trucks you reference are priced way too high if that is >what you are going to pay. If going new, I would really >negotiate these prices down. >Davekc >owner >20 years I would love to know what is a good price for the...

>It's all up to you, however dual 70's might be a bit small. >I know lots of guys running dual 100's or 125's.. Also >sadly, a lot of drivers are looking to get out from under >payments on a truck. Be sure you plan ahead to make sure you >don't have that trouble. Also there are alot of used...

Good morning! I'm in the final stretch for purchasing my first truck and sure would appreciate some feedback. (Besides DON'T DO IT!!) :) I've narrowed it down to 3 possible choices. http://www.expeditersonline.com/am/listings/l0059.html http://www.expeditersonline.com/am/listings/l0055.html...

RE: My former employer WILL NOT pay me my back wag >If there is any good soul on here that can help me, my >family and I would be truly greatful. Here`s my problem, Ive >been trying for 5 months now to get my former employer to >cough up the $5816.00 they owe me, and the ways its...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm >Pitchman: > >You asked for advice on which company would be best for your >planned expedition into expediting and in so doing you >exposed your financial and operating plan with our >community. You were strongly advised by a half-dozen...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm > appreciate the sarcasm, (grin) I know you were just showing >your disapproval/concern for the situation (smile) believe >me, I've had my doubts too. However, I have a wife that is >in the dental field and we both are keeping our jobs and...

RE: Preparing to invest... but it isn't an investm >Pitchman: > I have read some really foolish stuff on this site. I >must admit this one really takes the cake. One dash of >mortgaged home, add two pinches of relatives, stir with a >thousand miles of geography, bake for about three...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv >I don't know what you're doing to have money to pay cash for >a new truck but there are better ways to invest the money . >Gross income of $150,000 may sound great but take away fuel >costs ( figuring a very low fuel cost of $2 per gallon...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv >I am with FEDEX and let me say it is not what it used to be. >Last night I delivered into Atlanta at 1900. There were 8 D >units and 6 E units ahead of me and this was on Friday which >is normally a very busy day. I was fortunate to get a...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv >i would good with a western star with a proheat, if it's not >a star it's not a truck >give bill moore a call at 800 388 3850 great person to deal >with >builds truck's right's when i had my western star that's >where i got it > >give...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv >I would look carefully at your expectations. 4000 mile >average per week might not be realistic right now. There is >alot more trucks right now than freight. We were in Florida >last week and it looked like a Landstar & Fedex convention...

RE: Preparing to invest in a new truck & team. Adv >Expediting is a hit or miss business. There will be weeks >where your team will do 4,000 miles and there will be weeks >when your team does 1,000 miles.Lots of variables in >expediting,location is a key,how many other trucks are ahead >of...

I have a great team for driving and am considering investing in a truck for them. They are interested in expediting freight for companies such as Panther II, Con-Way, FedEx etc. Since the truck will be a class 8 straight truck with a extended sleeper and a 22ft box, will I be able to keep them...

Alright, here is the situation. Your feedback is appreciated. I have two drivers that work great as a team. One lives in Michigan and the other lives in Arizona. They need a minimum of 3500 miles a week to reach their goals and be successful as drivers. They are willing to be out 3-4 weeks...