Trucking/Expert Profile
Expertise
Expertise in U.S. Trucking Industry, Solution Development, Pricing issues, Bid process, Negotiations, Costing and Pricing information systems.
Experience in the area
30 years. LTL, TL, and Dedicated Pricing programs, Activity Based Costing, Cost modeling. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Organizations
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Roundtable Officer.
Education/Credentials
BA Marketing.
What do you like about this subject?
Always a challenge. Different every day.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Dennis | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Donald | 10/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the info, Jim. |
| Timothy | 10/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You are correct about this company having ..... |
| Richard | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Juan | 09/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks u guys |
Recent Answers from Jim Bowers
2009-11-12 class B CDL:
Thomas, in my opinion you are legal to drive as long as you are not pulling a trailer. Classes of License: The Federal standard requires States to issue a CDL to drivers according to the following
2009-11-09 Truck business:
Luis, if you really want to do your homework, start here: http://www.commercialcarrieruniversity.com/index.shtml Succession Planning Financial Statements Business Plans Life-Cycle Costs
2009-11-08 Truck business:
Luis, the short answer is maybe. It's no different than any other business, if your sales exceed your costs you can make a profit. You need a business plan that answers the questions, what is my top
2009-10-30 leasing to contracts:
You are right TJ. I misunderstood what you were asking. Once you have your operating authority, insurance, etc. then it's just a business problem. But you will need all of the skills to run a business
2009-10-29 leasing to contracts:
TJ, there is no shortcut. You either run under another carriers authority or get your own. If you try to run independent without authority you are breaking the law which is why shippers won't entertain
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