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Originally Posted by Orangetxguy

There are some shippers whom won't pay the full surcharge, as it is posted by the DOE website.

This is a real problem, but dont mention FSC to them just put it in your rate and see if they will play. A large insulation shipper just changed their FSC to start at $2.50 per gallon instead of $1.25 per gallon. Their rates are better than good, but now you take it in the shorts on FSC. Either you haul it or you dont.

[Mandilon]

Who would support a strike?

ONLY the mafia (-one and the same as the unions), the unions (40% LESS efficient as 'a normal/the average' worker AND *FREAKING* (if U know what I mean, -avoiding the FOUR letter word) islamiC TERRORISTS or the commies!

Who else would want to cripple America?

God BLESS AMERICA!

[GMAN]

If you run your authority, don't worry about the fsc. Instead, concentrate on getting a good rate. I don't concern myself with the fsc as long as I am getting a decent rate. The real problem with the fsc is that it isn't necessary unless you are running for cheap rates. It can help with the sharp spikes in fuel costs, but for the most part, if you are getting a good rate the fsc is secondary. On the other hand, the shipper or broker feels that they are paying a cheaper rate if the fsc is broken out. It is only a game they play.

[Mandilon]

So exercise that right, but don't expect the O/O's who know how to run a profitable business to join you.

That would be like if you had a failing restaurant and expected McDonalds to shut down in support of your poor business decisions, it ain't going to happen.

IMHO, a thinning of the herd would be a good start to getting rates back up to where they should be.

You can tell right away who drives fuel-wasting (shoe box) Peterbilts and want the consumer to pay for their fuel-hogs/play toys.

Trucking is a business not a truck show to show-off.

God Bless!