Recent content by aripen

So I started thinking today that us expediters could take the lead in showing everyone how to slow down and save fuel. I believe that most, if not all of us, get paid by the run not by the mile. So for us we should be the starting example to slow it down. I can see how it would be difficult for...

WASHINGTON - Truckers see no exit from a fuel price "crisis" and expect diesel bills to break records in 2008, the industry's main trade group said Monday. The American Trucking Associations said current price forecasts show the industry will spend $135 billion on fuel this year, up from...

I am by no means posting to look for tissues...lol I have made my bed and sleep in it I shall. I would just like to share my experience so others can make an informed decision.

I am not 100% sure on how it will work, but I will share my thoughts and if I am way off someone please lead me back on track. OK, I agree with ATeam, it will not change how I accept the loads, if it is worth it, puts me in a decent area, and if it was a load I would have declined or taken...

I too am good with numbers. And I have an additional business that can support the lack of earnings in my truck for the time being. I think there is a tremendous difference in earnings between solo, team, and team WG. In my opinion, and from what I have learned from talking with others, one can...

I agree that this seems to be an attempt to thwart the cherry picking or those who like to negotiate every load offer. To me it sounds like a lot more c-link beeps while I am sleeping and not even sure if I get the load....don't like it. Although I do need to read the entire plan in all...

Kyreax, I sent you a Private Message. Get back to me on my private email account so we can talk. -

I totally agree with this. I had a close call at 9AM on Monday. Lady ran red light and stopped about 2 ft from running into the side of my truck. I thought I was big enough to see...i guess not.

I have a 96" sleeper. I run solo and I have the double bunks. My top bunk serves as additional storage and I would do better with additional cabinets. I have the perm bottom bunk but I would rather have the dinette option. I get a bit tired of sitting on the bed all the time. I have a sink with...

Hello All, I had spent some time in the North New Jersey area last October as a solo. I had a co driver for a few months and I am now back to being solo. I will be back in the Newark NJ area and I plan on being there for some time. Anyone have some suggestions for a decent truck stop around...

Sure, I will explain where I was so it may be a bit more clear. I checked into Atlanta in the morning the other day. I was about 17th. According to VRU there were 4 C units and 13 D units. I was offered a real bad run almost as soon as I checked in, that was weird but I declined because I would...

Thanks for the responses. I actually got some answers out of my CC this morning that were helpful.(after another 7 D loads were dispatched and I was still same place according to VRU.) lol Most of your responses were right along with what I was told this morning. There is supposedly a list...

FBI executes search warrants at Memphis trucking company MEMPHIS (WMC-TV) - FBI agents executed search warrants Monday at the office of Swift Transportation in Memphis and Swift's training grounds near Millington Regional Jetport, officials said. A statement from the Tennessee Department...

Hello All! I am fairly new to the Expedite business and I joined up with FedExCC last September. I have a question for the FedEx members who have been on for some time or have figured out the VRU. I call in regularly (every few hours) when checked in and waiting for a load. I must be not...