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What are the strong points that most in EO world feel makes a good carrier-O/O relationship? I've read more and more on here about declining business, people getting out of the business, people switching companies, people "bashing" companies, ect.. Just wandering what makes most people...

I'd like to have a good, clean, honest debate about the advantages, and disadvantages of having a t/t vs a straight.. Pros vs Cons.. Money vs Money.. For not only the O/O, but the carrier.. I've been at home this week getting some maintenance done on the truck that I needed to do.. So...

What would cause the coolant system to build pressure, and leak out of the overflow tube? I had a oil analysis done the first of april, and no coolant was found in the oil. The system has been flushed, heater core acid washed, new hoses put on. Radiator cap replaced, ect. I also have a...

STATE POLICE WARNING VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ DON'T FLASH HEADLIGHTS AT ANY CAR WITH NO LIGHTS ON!! Police officers working with the DARE program have issued this Warning: If you are driving after dark and see and on-coming car with no headlights on, DO NOT FLASH YOUR LIGHTS...

I don't know if I am just an complete idiot or what anymore.. I lay out my expectations to people while at the house during our interview, and all of them seem to talk the talk, but can't walk the walk once on the road.. Is it unreasonable to expect someone to sit in a seat 11 hours out of...

I was looking at the drivers available section of EO classifieds and ran across this add. Driving jobs and opportunities.. 1/27/07 Solo driver seeks opportunity. The add goes on to say that the driver has been qualified at Tri-state, Panther, Express-1. Looking for a opportunity.. ECT...

This probably should be posted in the newbie forum, but I figured that their were veterans that sometime ask themselves this question also. So, is it important for your carrier that you leased to be certified. I know of a few brokers that will not load guys trucks if the company that they...

Hey everyone, I am leased on with a un-named company right now. Un-named because I do not believe in putting the company down that you work for. My problem is that I feel like I am sitting way to much, and the communication is far less that I would expect from a company. Here in short is a...

I am getting ready to hit the road. Until the owner and I sign our purchase agreement for the truck (I will be running 6 months for him first to learn more about the industry) I was wandering if any of you guys had good tips to drasticaly cut down on winter Idle time? Such as buying a small...

I have been trying to buy my own truck, but I am going to take everyone's advice and start out with a Owner and drive for him. He does not have much of a contract. Trying to watch out for BOTH of our best interest, I would like to write up a contract that better suits both parties and see if...

I am trying to break into the expediting industrie after almost 9 years of being a maintenance manager/supervisor in an Industrial setting. I have a strong business background, and have read just about every post on OE. I understand what the ups and downs are of the industry, but still have a...

I am planning on purchasing my first expediting truck and entering the business. Just from a business perspective wouldn't it be wiser for a "entry level" o/o to purchase a used T-300 (I plan on buying a Kenworth only because of craftmanship, durability, longevity, rebuildability) for let's...

I have been observing for some time reading the posts and trying learn as much as possible. To give everyone some background information, I am a certified Industrial Electrician. I currently work as a Maintenance Manager for a company locally, and have spent the last 8 years in management...