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03.04.2008
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| it's going to fall on deaf ears as not everyone fallows that logic. You have to drive real hard to make those new truck payments and no offense but with these new motors it is no guarantee that you won't be broken down. I will take the down time for repairs because for me it's more home time and I don't have to bust hump to make a truck payment. If I had drivers in trucks though I would have new trucks. Now granted in a situation like she is getting into where you have a contract to move a load every day then I would seriously consider a newer truk as being broken down to much may loose you your contract.  |
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03.04.2008
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I do realize we are not doing this "ideally" with a new truck and great interest and all, but the opportunity is there and the truck has relatively low miles. If we can get through the next 3 years with no major setbacks than we can eventually build from there. If it wasn't with Fedex and he hadn't worked for another O/O there for so long we wouldn't even consider this "jump", but I have a good feeling about it and yes, we will deff LLC!  You all have given me a lot to think about though and a lot of good input, very much appreciated! |
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03.07.2008
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| Just an update, Hubby signed the Fedex Contract today and the truck is secured (2004 International 9200i Eagle I found out). He also found a really good CPA who is willing to take us on! So we are officially Owner / Operators now! I think the gas is only 1.30 a gallon or something like that through Fedex and they also have drivers "in a pinch" who will bail you out if you have problems as well as 24 hour steeply discounted mechanics and discounted rentals if need be. It seems like they cover every base as far as making sure the drivers are covered. They also give you extra money every three months which is put into a private maintenance account for you. From all the resources they have for the routes and drivers I think it's the perfect start for us! |
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03.07.2008
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| I wouldn't mind a fed ex doubles line haul contract but I don't have anyone to team drive with. Hey bronc, wana move to TX? |
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03.07.2008
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| how about we just get a tx to mt run....then we could both be home every other day....lol one problem...neither of our trucks are white...and i aint paintin mine all white that and they are both too old |
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03.07.2008
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| LOL yah, it was hard for him to find a truck meeting the specs in our range. He told me today he has to put stickers on it too LOL. They have to be 2004 or newer but then are "grandfathered" in. The great thing about it is right now he is only home on weekends and tired all weekend, with this route if we move to his base area (which we are planning on renting our home and doing that) he will be home every night,. We have a 4 year old so that will be so great for our family even if it's just a few hours a night while we are there! |
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03.07.2008
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| Whitey is selling his ride. You think it's white enough? I'd buy it but you know how my credit is. You buy it and I'll drive it with ya  [LINK POSTED BY MEMBER] Only Members Can View This Truck Forum Link. |
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03.08.2008
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| I've heard that truck is now leased with Swift....(grin)  |
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03.08.2008
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| that's just mean. |
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03.08.2008
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