First Week with FedEx

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by teddy_bear6506, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. dusta

    dusta Bobtail Member

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    TEDDY BEAR,

    Just remember ANYTHING you buy for the operation or upkeep of the truck is tax deductible. Save your receipts!! Also remember your per-diem. 75% is deductable if you are leaving/ arriving to your home. 100% if you are away from home not returning/ leaving. Log books certify days gone. Save all fuel receipts.
     
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  3. tibzy

    tibzy Bobtail Member

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    With Fedex Home Delivery you would always be moving and the AC would work better. You will be much happier. I would like to hear that you are doing better. I have been following your story and you have been through a lot. Expediting isn't for everyone.The only way to go if you are married is to team up.That is why I am not out there. Wifee doesn't want to do it.
    Good luck!!!and God Bless!!!
     
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  4. teddy_bear6506

    teddy_bear6506 I'm Vintage

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    Thank you, tibzy. I know Home Delivery would work better for my situation. I enjoy the expedite, but there just isn't freight coming into or out of the midwest (enough to keep me busy around home, anyway). I'm seeking local delivery and even began applying for office jobs again. Things will work out as they are meant to, not necessarily as I want them to.
     
  5. Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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    Dusta, cant you set the throttle to about 1500 RPM somehow. Would make truck cool.
     
  6. JimDriv3r

    JimDriv3r Road Train Member

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    I have a question for you FedEx drivers: Are your trucks governed? I work for a company that has their trucks governed @ 64mph, and there are many FedEx drivers, company and owner ops, that have a hard time passing me on the highway. Sometimes I don't mind slowing down to let the other guy pass, but lately there are many FedEx trucks on the highway, especially the I-80 corridor.

    I don't mind slowing down, but when a FedEx driver honks his horn at me for whatever reason just to be rude and a you-know-what, that makes me lose all respect for the FedEx company as well as the drivers. Don't take it personal.
     
  7. teddy_bear6506

    teddy_bear6506 I'm Vintage

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    I drive a cargo van, Jim, so I govern myself. I set my cruise about 3-5 below the posted speed and travel in the granny lane.
     
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