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straight rigs

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jtaylor, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. Aug 2, 2008 #1
    jtaylor

    jtaylor Bobtail Member

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    I have been seeing a few straight rigs with sleepers on I-10. I haven't been able to catch the name of the companys. Was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about them?
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2008 #2
    pcfreak

    pcfreak Heavy Load Member

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    Those would most likely be expedite companys, same day freight, etc.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2008 #3
    goforce

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    Fed-Ex runs them.

    Alan
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2008 #4
    Lokix

    Lokix Light Load Member

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    One of the companies is Panther II. Well, I don't know if they run in your area but I have seen the around alot. Then there is one called Tri-State, but thats probably a regional thing thats around me.
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2008 #5
    Truckerjo

    Truckerjo Road Train Member

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    FedX
    Panther
    Landstar
    Seem to be the biggest when it comes to strait truck expediting..
     
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  8. Aug 2, 2008 #6
    RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    The expediter companies mentioned do not own any trucks . Some contractors are O/O's in their own truck . There are many fleet owners that own several trucks and contract drivers , mostly teams to run them . It's pretty well agreed the best way to get started is to drive for a fleet owner rather than buy a truck and start in debt .The usual agreement is a 60/40 split . The driver gets 60% of the gross and buys the fuel . Most expediters stay out 3 or 4 weeks then take a week off . Google expeditersonline
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2008 #7
    Redneck_Inc

    Redneck_Inc Bobtail Member

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    TST and RJR also run straight trucks
     
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