Given that the Freight Sector is already in a slump/recession, how will the predicted rises in diesel fuel costs of around $0.30/gallon impact the...
Is there a best time to approach direct shippers? Be it in terms of where in the business cycle or seasonality, etc. I understand it still is a...
How do you recommend one acquires a truck without putting money down?
Do you have any recommendations on how to choose a starting location/garage location? I'm having difficulty in choosing between going to a more...
When you say you put the truck out with the wrong place, do you mean where you keep your truck parked/where you start your business? How critical...
Once I leave college I'll have enough to purchase more than one truck on financing, I was just curious about the leasing. Thanks for the lease...
I'm talking about leasing from like Penske or Ryder, not a lease to a company, just leasing the semi. Maybe I misread the websites but that was...
As I look at the leasing model, specifically conventional/operating leases, I don't quite understand why it isn't more prevalent in the industry....
Is there a way to encourage a good work ethic in hired drivers as a fleet manager/owner? Increasing pay/mile or the percentage they get are the...
Is the 1 client per 500 calls accurate you would say?
Yeah I have neither, but by the end of the school year I'll have enough for my broker authority
Is it realistic to expect to garner direct shippers as a broker through over the phone contact & relationships? Pretty much I have a really long...
Would shippers learn to value transparency in the pricing process or do you think it'll stay the same always?
Why don't they stick with shippers too long? Is it because the broker is incompetent or the shipper too demanding/not understanding?
Along these lines should I be trying to head hunt good drivers out of their current positions? I understand it's pretty disrespectful, but is it...
When you say knowledge of the markets/leverage to make money, is this something that is generally only/best learned by driving, or is it...
It baffles me that so many people simply aren't looking at their true costs given the amount they're investing. Could it potentially be they know...
Is there a sweet spot in terms of employers that good drivers go to? I imagine the megas aren't paying experienced drivers 75 + benefits. What...
If no modern trucks are profitable after warranty, would you say it's better to lease a couple years at a time and hope for no breakdowns, or...
From what I've seen, you started your venture solely off the load board. How did you make the jump to contacting direct as a brokerage, is what...
