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  1. Greg

    Looking for solo O/O suggestions

    If you are a motivated self starter with a good business sense, Landstar Express is a great place to be. If you need or prefer to be dispatched, choose another carrier. As for pay and miles, at Landstar Express, it really depends on you. I can't speak about Panther, never leased on there. Best...
  2. Greg

    Thinking of Purchasing a Straight truck and going Solo. Have experience in Expediting but was wondering what others thoughts were on this?

    Are you asking about running solo or about those 2 carriers? Or are you asking about difference between straight truck or van? Running solo - many have done/are doing it successfully and many have failed. There are more than those two carriers to choose from. Choose carefully. The wrong...
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    What is the single-best thing you've done for your health on the road?

    1st. Cook my own meals in the truck. Much healthier than anything offered at a truckstop or fast food restaurant. Fresher foods and generally prepared healthier. When you cook your own meals, you get to control what goes in it. Close 2nd. Exercise as much as possible. Lifgate loads, hand...
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    26' Box, stay in SC or head to midwest?

    They are straight trucks- sleeper cabs. Many are large custom Sleepers, but a solo can get along just fine in an OEM sleeper cab. Class 8 truck is going to be better suited for OTR, but many still use Class 7 trucks. Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk
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    26' Box, stay in SC or head to midwest?

    Box trucks are Day cabs with various sized boxes. Straight trucks are sleeper cabs also with various sized boxes The former is designed more for local/regional use and brief rentals, while the latter is a true over the road vehicle for professionals. Deciding what you need will depend on your...
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    26' Box, stay in SC or head to midwest?

    Not an overstatement at all. As for deciding on a truck, where will you run? Length of trips? Average load weight? Do you need a liftgate? 2 axles or 3? Endorsements needed? Team or solo? Who are your customers? Driver or owner operator? Lease to a carrier or own authority? Balance...
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    26' Box, stay in SC or head to midwest?

    Loads do not necessarily pay less because the box is smaller. You have to decide who your customer will be, how much you are willing to haul, and get the appropriate truck for the job. A sprinter van with the right customer(s) can make more than a tractor trailer Same is true for all sizes of...
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    26' Box, stay in SC or head to midwest?

    It is not necessarily the size of the box alone. It is more about what you can offer the customer. There are plenty of box trucks and straight trucks on the road that the customer can choose from. You could find plenty of freight for a 20' box if that was what you had, given you put forth the...
  9. Greg

    What happened to Expeditors online?

    One of the reasons for the decline in posts here could be attributed to the overwhelming number of regular members, and regular posters being van drivers. It seems few straight truck drivers come here anymore. Then there are the FB groups where people already are, as well as the expediters who...
  10. Greg

    Fuel for Thought To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate - The COVID Saga Rages On. Part 3

    The only one that comes to mind is Tyson. It was for employee drivers. Not sure if unions would agree though. I haven't heard of any contractors being required yet.
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    Fuel for Thought To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate - The COVID Saga Rages On. Part 3

    A few companies have announced that their drivers would be required to be vaxxed by a certain date to remain employed. I haven't heard of contractors being required by carriers (yet), but customers can force the issue on carriers to do so. Shareholders will help make some choices for carriers...
  12. Greg

    Apps EO App

    Thanks for the update Lawrence
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    Apps EO App

    JoshM msams Lawrence Any word on the Android app?
  14. Greg

    Apps EO App

    Is the EO Android app coming back soon? I had the app, it was froze on the initial splash screen so I tried to uninstall/reinstall. There was not a listing in the play store to reinstall. I hope it will return soon (or can someone tell me where to find it?) Thanks
  15. Greg

    Fuel Taxes

    I am no longer updating my Fuel Tax Map Apps, but for anyone interested, Here is a map of the current Diesel Fuel Tax Rates
  16. Greg

    Straight Truck vs. Expediting Van

    There is no average. Everyone is unique to their own circumstances.
  17. Greg

    Owner Operator

    Since you already own a van and want to put it to work, try looking in the EO Trucking Jobs ( Truck Driving Jobs ) . See if any carriers like Bolt, Load1 or others are looking for vans. You might also try calling some of the carriers that advertise on this site. Different carriers will have...
  18. Greg

    Owner Operator

    The reason it is so difficult to get a straight answer is simple - everyone has their own set of circumstances to determine what is "best" for them. As for some "general" owner operator options, what exactly are you looking for? Need to be more specific. If you own a truck (or van), you will...
  19. Greg

    Owner Operator

    Your welcome
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