A podcast I listen to stated that they pay a dispatcher about 7-8% on the load and they do all loads for the driver.
Our company trucks go immediately into drive as well, though we have a yard moves option. Problem w yard move is that it must be entered manually....
@Misesian Nice Z! I have an EcoDiesel Ram and have a lifetime (3yr / 22k mile ) avg of 22 mpg. I also have a set of 33's on 20x10 so not the most...
Leonards runs a lot of freight (fruit / bananas) out of the Port of Wlimington (Delaware). I see their company trucks, mostly day cabs at the...
@bigdad7 when you say low % idle, what number are you looking for? Is it a percent or hour number? I know that seems to be an important number...
@Ruthless I see what you have going and are talking about. Sell your exemplary service so they know they aren't dealing with a slouch and get what...
@Commander1 were you referencing my post or another?
@PE_Trans and @FoolsErrand thank you for the advice and tips. I am hoping to set up essentially a Mid Atlantic Local/Short Haul/ Regional...
The petes with the automatic seem to take a long time between shifts. The ishift I find to be very smooth and have good tempo to the shifts. Thats...
What do you use as your hourly detention number? I know that the industry "standard" (poor term here) is 2 hours loading and 2 hours unloading...
Honestly I can see both ways here. @"semi" retired I fully agree that Paccar makes a very durable truck and fit and finish is seen both at time of...
@PE_Trans you mentioned chicken plants and ungodly waits in a previous post, how do you manage that in your negotiation? Do you have an hourly...
A lot of great advice in here! I also recommend a little reading: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris...
do you think picking up a used trailer on the way to your home domicile with a purchased truck would raise red flags? Or just wait until truck is...
Everyone wants to complain about this that and the other. How about instead of rate chasing, we are out there building stronger business...
You guys think that this will further a divide in shipping as time goes by? Cheap non time sensitive "rat race loads" go to the ebroker to be...
She is a beaut. Amazing that after all these years it has managed to stay in such great shape and not be tossed aside to rot. Price tag is hefty...
Bear with me here: If the megas run 3-4 trailers per power unit, can that ratio work for an independent given they have a contract or preferred...
He has a point. My last 2 rounds of golf I was paired up with other total strangers and have had the following: 1. Been told about how a hip...
@BoyWander if you don't mind my asking, are you running the consistent lanes / areas or are you running where ever the good rates take you?
