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I won't go into a lot of detail here, but I have started to boycott the 50's dinner chain Johnny Rockets... If you'd like to avoid them as well, it'd be appreciated, but no biggie, as it's a personal choice. I have yet to figure out the scam, but when several locations are overcharging credit...

This is an open invitation, If anyone ends up getting a load to Southern/Central California and ends up on I-5 or Hwy 99 found yourself going through Bakersfield. I am located in Bak-o and would enjoy the opportunity to meet up if so desired. Just PM me or send me an e-mail. or If you have...

Ok guys, I guess I'll let ya'll in my latest game plan... hopefully I'll be able to get all my ideas across. I am currently filling my Limited Liability Corp. paperwork with the state of California. Once this is completed I will officially be in business. I am figuring my actual startup date to...

Ok, I dunno any other way to ask this, other than coming right out with it... How troubling can security gates be, expecially now in this post 9-11 world. What type of information do they look for when you arrive? Anotherwords what paperwork should I already be in posession of? I've been to...

This question is for those who have had to form their own business. What are the advantages or Dis-advantages of business types in this feild. Limitied Liability Corp. or Sole Proprietor or Partnership Thanks in advance. I am seriously considering forming an LLC. -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield...

Well, I just got back from a trip making a delivery run in a Penske unit. It was a 4300 International 4300 with 24' box, 25,500 GVW. It's box's floor height is 50". The two locations I pulled into had loading docks that were 'short' for me. They were both 3-1/2' or 42". Anotherwords, I was 8"...

Guys, mind you, I'm sure this is a discussion that may have been discused if not at least in other topics... What are the laws that pretain to sleepers. in depth; Can you have a non-DOT sleeper? So long as the vehicle doesn't move while the sleeper is occupied? What makes a sleeper DOT...

http://www.expeditersonline.com/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/Expediter_Cartoons/expedite-trucking-cartoon.jpg Please help me understand this term ; fingerprint / fingerprint load. Sorry for such a New-B question, but the joke just don't make sense, yet... -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield, CA (New B...

A Blonde woman decided she wanted a cute little T.V., so she went into the local electronics store and looked around. Found the perfect T.V. and asked a nearby saleman, "How Much for this T.V.?" The salesman responded, "Sorry ma'am, we do not sell to Blondes." A little offened the Blonde left...

Hello All, I am looking at an International Truck. I would like to hear opinions/ideas/suggestions about the DT466 This particular DT466 is a 1995 with all of the 658,000 miles on it. It has never been refreshed, but (according to the owner) been well taken care of. The dealership looked it over...

If willing, What is the most interesting load taken so far? Give details if able. -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield, CA

Has anyone used or considered using Aluminium Super Singles as rears? I am under the impression they save on the overall weight of the truck (Correct term being TARE weight?) Maybe in a 33,000 GVW truck it isn't of much concern. However I am going to be running a truck at 26,000GVW, and need to...

What size Box/Van do you run? On a typical run, how full does the van get (floor space)? What types of loads do you carry (General/vague)? What is the typical load weight (Less truck's weight/GVWR)? Does anyone run a Flatbed? <Same questions> -Joe Bohannon Bakersfield, CA

I have ran across a product, and am curious what the general take is for it. The product is called "Airtabs". From what I can see it ceates a false aerodynamic profile for trucks. The cost seems reasonable as well, at $200+, for enough to do a truck... the website is http://www.airtab.com/...

Hello Guys, I have a few questions, questions I am sure have been asked (generally) before. However I was un-able to search for specific information. Right now, I am looking for ideas on my current plans as I lay them out below: I am planing an LTL style Expediting company for Intrastate...