Expidite

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by honor roll, Aug 22, 2008.

  1. honor roll

    honor roll Road Train Member

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    I talked to a guy last night who works for Fed Ex doing Expiditing what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this? My husband and I talked about doing this just wanted some input. would like to be home at least every other weekend
     
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  3. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    You have a better chance of home time in Ohio than most other places . Just remember , the more you're home the less you earn . Expediters average 75% availability . Many work 3 weeks out then take a week off . It's a whole different world . When you get a call you're expected to roll right away . Once you deliver you may wait 2 or 3 days for another load . Many husband and wife teams have done very , very well . Google expedite forums .
     
  4. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Ohio is a hot spot for expediting
    Plus a great place to find used trucks
    Rick is right Google the topic thats how I learned the business
    There are a glut of trucks waiting on most local boards
    And being much of the jobs are for the car industry, and its slow
    But my bud says he is finally seeing the light
    He drives a sprinter and makes 5 to 7 hundred a week after expenses
    About 1.05 per mile average, pretty good for a truck that gets 22 miles per gallon.
    The big money is in teams and straight trucks
    The biggest problem I see is most drivers are OO
    Or work for a OO and is paid a percentage, but also have to pay their own taxes
    Normal cut for driver is 40-60% or vise versa depending on who buys the fuel
     
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