Just for the record, I don't like working only 40 hours per week. My normal week is between 50 and 60 hours but I can see the slow down so I don't want to work myself out of work, if you know what I mean.

As far as the fuel surcharge, eventually you HAVE to add a surcharge to cover the rising fuel costs. No way around it. I average about $150 to $180 per week in my van. It's crazy now and it will only get worse as the year progresses.

Something I didn't know: Summer gas costs more to refine than winter gas because there are stricter regulations on the refineries to "clean up" summer gas because more people drive during the summer. The refineries are now in change over mode, switching everything over to summer gas production from winter gas production. I thought the prices went up in the summer because we use more gas. (you know, supply and demand) Amazing what you can learn with a little research and without listening to the tripe the media spews at you.