Recent content by alanhoggard

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    any experience with velocity express?

    anyone have any experience with velocity express? thanks
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    "Open door policy"?

    What do some of the expediters mean by open door polcy? Thanks
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    Cargo Van rates

    Please email me with more info on these dedicated runs, i would like a steady run. my email is [email protected] thanks
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    what are the "seasons" of expediting?

    Can someone list the slow and busy times of year for expediting?
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    D.O.T. Inspection Question

    But i was wondering if it is required by law? Thanks
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    D.O.T. Inspection Question

    I work for an expediting company, I am based and live in michigan. I drive a Ford E 350 cargo van. I am wondering if i need a yearly dot mechanical inspection. I have not seen many stickers on cargo vans. Thanks
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    A couple of questions?

    I am new to expediting, i am driving a cargo van, my first qeustion is: why does my broker require me to get a dot inspection, i am out of michigan, and what happens if i dont get the sticker? my second question is what is bobtail insurance? my broker requires this also, and what does it cover...
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    Any cargo vans getting loads?

    Really? That's awesome! I may have to look at another company if it doesn't pick up. Thanks
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    Any cargo vans getting loads?

    I am basing from my home, I am near detroit, I was told this is the slow time of year, I hoipe it gets busier! Thanks
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    Any cargo vans getting loads?

    I signed on withAn express company 3 weeks ago as an o.o. (cargo van) I have only gotten one local load, is anybody getting loads in cargo vans? thanks
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    advice! i am starting tommorow

    I am starting tommorow with my own cargo van, any adive would be great! Thanks
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    A.S.A.P. Exp.

    Someone posted a phone number and contact for A.S.A.P. recently and I can't seem to find it. Does anyone have that info? Thanks, Alan
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    Looking for some local work

    Help woobergoober please let me know who you expedite for Thanks
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    Question about mileage

    I was doing some rough figuring and at .80¢ paid per mile, running a cargo van, my expenses would be around .50¢ to .60¢ per mile, that leaves only .20¢ to .30¢ per mile profit. Is this about average? It doesn't seem like it is worth it. Thanks
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    Please help newbie with advice

    I guess the days will not be specific, but is it possible to only be out 2-3 days per week on avearge? I just dont want to be out for weeks at a time thanks
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