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  1. BigWheeler

    Supposed non force dispatch.

    Charles D, you have a perfect mindset. Working together is always the best solution and it does benefit everyone, and overall that's what happens. It's cases like I have been privy to,that has totally marred my opinion of management and the lack there of that has allowed a " you will do what we...
  2. BigWheeler

    Supposed non force dispatch.

    Really like Landstar ,and moving was right for us. As far as the questions I asked I would like to stick to them. It had happened to us and I called our CC and was immediately put back in service. Again non forced dispatch, when I choose to do a load or not ,should not be taken personally. Taken...
  3. BigWheeler

    Supposed non force dispatch.

    Dave, you are right they have forgotten that we are IC,and that everything doesn't always make sense. Some have taken there job too personal and then turn around and try and control your financial outcome for the next week or so,it is a huge dirty little secret that someone will eventually end...
  4. BigWheeler

    Supposed non force dispatch.

    We have a few friends who work for a certain company that have a non forced dispatch policy, and have recently been reprimanded and put out of service for turning down loads. Is this a common thing, or is this happening only at there company? Has this happened to any of you ? We had it happen...
  5. BigWheeler

    Straight truck to tractor trailer

    Most companies will require him to drive w/ someone for 6 months unless he has at least 1 year driving experience within the last 2 years in a tractor trailer. So hiring a co driver for a time will benefit. My experience was similar I wanted to get back to running tractor but because it had been...
  6. BigWheeler

    Eaton Autoshift problems.

    We have an Eaton auto shift 13spd. We have had 2 xy shifters replaced due to manufacturers defects, 2 wiring harness' replaced due to wires chaffing, shorting out due to poor engineering, 1 range valve, and 1 main spd. sensor. Eaton has replaced all defective parts and we were under warranty so...
  7. BigWheeler

    cell phones telemarketers

    clcooper, Thank you very much for info, we appreciate it.:)
  8. BigWheeler

    12/25/2011 Merry Christmas expediters!!!!

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to also, and to everyone here at Fed Ex. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  9. BigWheeler

    December Locations

    Las Vegas,NV. Sunny and 60 going to be a nice relaxing day with my wife. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  10. BigWheeler

    Nicest truckstop bathroom

    Little America in Wyoming and in Flagstaff,AZ. Amazing imported white marble, granite,etc... Shower and seperate tub. Very nice. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  11. BigWheeler

    December Locations

    San Antonio, TX., rainy and 55 . enjoying a little down time.
  12. BigWheeler

    Gift Idea for the FedEx Person in Your Life

    Phil, do have a couple pair you want to get rid of ? Iam sure that would be appreciated by us broke FED EX CC drivers. I can't afford those socks, but I would be glad to hand out the purple socks of the anointed one.(lol) or ex-anointed one which ever you prefer. Posted with my Droid, EO Forum App
  13. BigWheeler

    How many have EXPEDITE trucks have you owned over the years?

    One so far and has been good so far. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  14. BigWheeler

    History too kind to Puritans brutal intolerance

    Ragman, Happy Thanksgiving, I am glad for the history lesson and glad that our country and history has been changing for 400 years. I am glad that I am able to change the face of intolerance 1 person at a time. It is often easy to criticize and make others feel less than, or easy to hate those...
  15. BigWheeler

    The "Official" Thanksgiving Thread!

    Happy Thanksgiving to all on EO, and to those that will not make it home, May God Bless You And Keep You And May He Cause His Face To Shine Upon You. God bless you all. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  16. BigWheeler

    Bobcat

    Welcome EO family. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  17. BigWheeler

    New NJ Ice law goes in effect.

    Here's the catch also,say you do get most the snow off and you have a couple of small patches left and you get a small dusting coming off, what amount is acceptable. The fines are seriously 500 to 1500 for cmv ? Ridiculous! Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
  18. BigWheeler

    Police evict protesters

    The problem is simple both for goverment and for Americans personally. Live with in your means. Spend what you have,and not what you borrow. Protesters seem to think that money is the answer, if you can not manage what you have and not willing to work for it,then why should anyone else pay for...
  19. BigWheeler

    What are you thankful for?

    Iam thankful for my wife and my wonderful family. Iam thankful for God and the wonderful country that allows religious freedoms to worship Him. I am thankful for a carrier who has understood the needs of a contractor,especially this past week. I am thankful for our many friends here who have...
  20. BigWheeler

    November Locations

    At home after losing my father-in-law last week. We had a beautiful service on Monday in Elkhart, IN. We will miss you my good friend and will see again one day. Posted with my Droid EO Forum App
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