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B Unit vs. C Unit

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k9man

Expert Expediter
Hello and Greetings to All;

Wondered if anybody knows what the difference might be in revenues between a B Unit and a C Unit. I know the costs would be higher with a C, and I know there's a bunch of other factors to be considered when making such a decision. But, it seems like you'd be offered or at least eligible for more loads with a C Unit.

Anybody got any feedback on this?

Think it's worth it to move up to a C?

Thanks,

K9Man
 
redytrk

redytrk

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
Its just my opinion, but I would only co with a C unit if you intend to team drive. C trucks must keep a log on all runs.Vans only log when carring Hazmat. The new Hours of service severly limit the potential of a solo driver.I have had 4 years in a van and 11 years in a C. I would go back to a van if I should ever loose my co-driver.
 
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ihatejeffgordon

Expert Expediter
just between you, me, and the lamp post, if i were going through all the hassles of running a straight truck (HOS, scales, parking, clearance, route restrictions, etc.) i'd just go all th way to a D. maybe someone who runs a c could straighten me out on this. is the money really that much better? i'm driving a big truck right now, and can't wait to get back into my van.

Remember, Two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do.
 
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Aviator

Expert Expediter
We are running a "Super B' Which is a 14' cube van with a 6" sleeper leaving 9' for cargo and about 3200 lbs capacity.

Although we do have to log, its almost worth it to have the sleeper. About 50% of the loads we carry are C loads, so I think it paid off.

Currently, my girlfriend is driving the C unit, and I'll be driving the 1999 FL70 we just bought.

Aviator
 
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vernon946

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
From what I've seen, expect an extra paid 400 miles a week with a C unit. This makes logging worthwhile because you are able to earn more, sleep better, and have room for "stuff" you might want to take with you.

The advantages of staying with a C truck (instead of a D truck) include less wear-and-tear on the drive train from carrying less weight, a smaller truck that can be parked almost anywhere, 15 minute DOT inspections at weight stations if you have hydraulic brakes, legally run 65 in Indiana, a little better fuel mileage and no fuel tax worries (we only buy fuel on the cheap).

We couldn't stand any more work than what we get now, so a D unit offers no advantage.

Vernon
 
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Crazynuff

Veteran Expediter
I have the Fedex average revenue figures from 2003 . B unit - $40,993 single , $57,024 team . C unit - $58,834 single , $100,265 team . D unit - $71,731 single , $117,705 team . Average income for all miles was $0.57 B , $0.82 C , $0.96 D . If you go to the FedEx site a recruiter will be glad to give you more info .
 
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