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Not an expeditor, just an EO forum reader. When I was vacationing in Arizona this past July (went to Flagstaff and Grand Canyon) I saw a straight truck with sleeper heading north on I-17 just north of Phoenix (as i was heading back to Phoenix to catch our flight back to Indy). I can't remember...

Thanks for all your suggestions. Have a safe week.

What software are all you cargo van O/Os using to keep track of revenue, expenses, mileage, fuel, etc. so that when it's time to take the info to your accountant, just press the print button and away you go? I talked to a van owner (hauls for Ceva Logistics) that uses Truckers Helper but said...

I would like to know what would be the best (synthetic) oil to use in my 2008 Chevy Express one-ton 6.0L gas with 3.93 gear ratio that has turned 11,000 miles. Something off the shelf at Walmart (Valvoline, Castrol, etc.), AMS, Lucas, . . .?

Thanks to one and all for the quick responses and valueable info on COMDATA cards. It's a beautiful day here in central Indiana, I hope it's the same where you all are in the greatest nation in the world.

I recently signed on with Towne Air Freight in Indianapolis with my Chevy cargo van doing P&D work as an IC. They gave me a COMDATA card to use for purchasing fuel. I have not activated it, instead using my credit card for the fuel purchases. Would it be to my advantage to use the...

Can you get the HAZMAT endoresement if you just have a chauffeur's license or do you need a CDL? I live in Indiana.

That's an idea worth exploring also Enemy. Thanks

Thanks for the info Fastman_1. I fouund their website (Truck Accessories | Pickup Truck Accessories & Truck Performance Parts | Stylin' Trucks), found what you said they carried and it's exactly what I am looking for.

Thanks for the info FIS53. I'll keep looking online and maybe find what I'm looking for.

Where can I obtain a hitch receiver that has a guard attached to it to prevent forklift truck operators from damaging the bumper on my cargo van when loading pallets? If anyone knows of any websites or a store in central Indiana I can go to it would be greatly appreciated.

Gregg, Thanks for the info. I intend to seek the advice of my accountant & attorney on the best way to set this up. Guys like you & A Team are a blessing to those of us seeking sound advice in this business.

Gregg, If your not incorporated, did you set your business as a Limited Liability Company? Just curious because I am looking to do courier/delivery work as an IC in the Indy Metro area with a delivery/courier company and my accountant suggested the LLC versus incorporating. Your highly...

Yeah, I heard Rush talk about this on his program today (06/17). It reminds me of the bumper sticker I saw on a vehicle that read "keep honking, I'm reloading". Funny to read but makes you wonder how stable the driver is.

Here in the Indianapolis Metro area there are a handful of courier companies running ads in the Indy Star on a regular basis for ICs with cargo vans or straight trucks. They say in the ad they pay up to this amount or that amount depending on the truck you have but it can't be that good or they...