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Why expedite? Some Newbies, and probably a lot of experienced expediters wonder what has happened that an expedite load is required. With my limited knowledge of industry I will try to explain. Let’s use a comparison between your home and a manufacturing facility. Let’s say you use a tube...

I'm sure all of us did some stupid things as Newbies. Let's hear some of these wonderful business decisions we have all probably made. I'll go first: Got a load offer. Pick close by and deliver toThief River Bend, Wis. Wow!!! 700 miles!!! Unfortunately there is no freight coming out of...

I read Greg334 talk about a COE cab in another post. Don't want to change the subject of the other post. Don't see many cab overs in expediting. I don't know jack poop about the big rigs. What are the pros and cons of COE or conventional. :+ :+

All the time I was driving, I don't ever remember being concerned for my safety. I don't mean in the ice and snow, I mean while parked and sleeping. I always had my phone close at hand and had written down the address of the particular location I was parked in. Has anyone else had any safety...

I have been on vacation since July 1. Anything earth shattering happen? Did Panther buy Fed Ex? Did AT&T buy Panther? Thanks. :+ :+

I am a retired van expediter O/O. Although I was never a top money maker, I tried to keep my operation as efficient as possible. Here are some ideas you may or may not want to use. Starting with the outside of the van. I had spare light bulbs and the tools I needed to change the bulbs in a...

I had several wonderful paragraphs on how I had my truck organized. Tools, paperwork, etc. Unfortunately I couldn't copy and paste it from the Word program. I know everyone will be on the edge of their seats waiting. Will do when I have more time. :+ :+

Just curious. Why are there two different Newbie forums? Thanks. :+ :+

Are there any good places to park a van while waiting in Romulus, MI? All I have found are a community building across from the NAPA store and the bowling alley. Don't like the community bldg in the summer 'cause there is a kiddie playground next to it. Don't like hanging round little kids...

My 2005 GMC 3500 van has about 130,000 miles on it. By reading several posts I should expect to have to replace my fuel pump at any time. Has anyone had experience with an in-line fuel pump rather than dropping the tank and installing an original equipment fuel pump? Thanks. :+ :+

Couple weeks ago I was in my trusty van in southern Indiana on a two lane road. It was bright and sunny. The trees formed a canopy shading most of the road. Driver coming the opposite way flashed his headlights, which I thought to mean slow down. I slowed down and over the next hill and...

When you punch in instant message 6 on the QC, driver status, then punch 8, "O/S Friday pick up for Mon delivery", what does that mean? Does it mean you are available to pu a load and baby sit til Mon AM, or does it mean you have a load for the whole week end? If you have a load, why would you...

In a previous posting I mentioned "boobs" and got distracted. One of the most important virtue of the GPS is safety. I don't have to juggle maps and try to drive at the same time. You can just devote your full attention to just driving and not have to worry about reading or remembering...

I couldn't do my job without my GPS. Old age, short term memory, etc. What I like is the ability to determine the miles and time to the shipper. When the 32 miles listed on the load offer are actually 48 miles, for example. Those extra miles may decide whether you accept or decline a load...

I need new shocks for my 05 GMC van. Anybody out there replaced shocks, and where is the best place to get them installed? My dealer wanted about 500 bucks, but that was with a lifetime parts and labor warranty. Since I haven't replaced shocks or bought tires or any of that other stuff in...

Anybody out there with a Panther semi with signage on the trailer that reads something like, "This trailer makes wide but graceful turns." And "ignore this sign". And something about whining?. Nice truck. Anybody own a black Ford van with no lettering, chrome wheels, and the QC beanie on...

Someone has posted on this site the fact that it is not how much you make, but how much you keep. I haven't been keeping much lately. A couple weeks ago, a new windshield for my van. A crack that kept creeping. Last week, a break down that required a tow-in and a healthy repair. Something...

A few weeks ago someone asked where theoldprof was and was wondering it I was going to enthrall everyone with some tales from the road. A short version of what I have experienced follows: I survived sleeping in my van in a Minnesota winter at -7 degree weather. Waiting for a load down south...

I've never hauled a barrel of monkeys in my van, but I have carried one or two barrels of liquids. What means do others have of securing the 55 gal drums. I have used straps across the tops of the drums, but with the cylindrical shape of the drums, they tend to slide off. I have secured them...

I have been out of service for about a week due to a family crisis. My truck hasn't been started for several days. This morning the main battery was deader than Suzi Goose. Battery and truck are about 8 months old. I jumpered from my aux batt with the relay and got it started. Question...