The last thing you want in a route / overlap sale is a truck loan as well. If you have anything below a 700 at this point, regardless how tight or spread out your route is, you're either going to be adding more trucks and drivers and losing money or constantly adding wear and tear by driving multiple trips because of space capacity. With FedEx going after everything such as furniture, tires, etc., it's amazing 700's are even getting it done. My current investments have me focused on 1000's for the future growth of this company. Thinking big means going big. That's exactly what X is doing and what I have to do to even have a chance at being profitable whether I like it or not. They've made it clear to keep up or get out and sell. Always has been a one step behind game with the rules always changing from day one. Hope your deal works out Knowledgeseeker. Not sure if you are dealing with 1 contractor or a bunch who merged under one, but I would recommend doing your homework and weighing out the scale of pros and cons and ask yourself where you see yourself 3 years from now in terms of loans, current truck conditions, and employee retention. These 3 factors alone are enough to make or break you in this business. Also, ask yourself if you can see yourself as profitable and able to reduce your driver workforce while making scale for ISP.