Trucking/Expert Profile

Average Ratings

• Knowledgeability 9.94
• Clarity of Response 9.92
• Timeliness 9.98
• Politeness 10.0

• Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
• Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
• Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 619
• Volunteer Since 2000-10-22
• Prestige Points 3782

Recent Reviews from Users

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    T = Timeliness    P = Politeness

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
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

2009-10-30 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

2009-10-27 Leasing:

Melissa, short answer yes. He will be essentially operating as an Owner Operator under your operating authority. To keep it legal you need an independent contractor contract between your company and

2009-10-07 truck base plate & fuel mile tax:

Timothy, I have not heard of renting your plate from the company. How much would it cost for you to provide your own plate and eliminate this expense? At $62/wk plus $200 that adds up to $3424 per year

2009-09-24 Fuel Surcharge:

Richard, Pre 1980 when the industry was regulated there was a provision that the Fuel Surcharges had to be passed to the person or company that actually incurred the fuel cost. In those days the surcharge