Recent content by BIGBOY

For the past 11 weeks I have been expediting freight and have averaged about 1000 miles a week. The best was 1500 and this week was the worst (400). I also know the company I'm leased on with has hired more than 65 cargo vans in the past 11 weeks. I am a newbie and actually really enjoy this...

Just curious with power outage how customs and border crossing are going? - how long are the delays? Does anyone really see an expected rise in expediting because of the power outage? or is dispatch blowing smoke again?

>I am thinking about joining the expediter industry with a >cargo van. So, I have several questions to ask. First, is >the cargo van a good choice to start with (driving solo)? I'm just starting out too. Question #1 Do you have a CDL License with Hazmat endorsement? - cost $30 plus the...

RE: Jumping in HeadFirst! - What's the MPG for Che >Whether it is in your name or not you will get the bad >credit if things go bad and you lose the van. IT does not >matter,,,,you signed the contract. Go broke like so many >have in the past and you suffer the bad credit hit. *** I am not...

RE: Jumping in HeadFirst! - What's the MPG for Che Thanks Rich for your response. I just got my EIN number yesterday for a Sole Proprietor for cargo expediting. I recieved my federal ID Number. Is this what you mean by being incorporated or is there another process? I talked to Ohio...

Well. I decided to take the plunge and join all of you expediters out there! I purchased a 2003 Chevy Express 3500 1 ton 6.0L V8 and the dealer could not tell me what the MPG was for Highway! - Anyone have a ballpark figure (I figure about 16mpg) I passed the General Knowledge test and Hazmat...

Hello all, I am just wondering if any expediters are using this Fuel Saver Pro that claims up to 27% increase in mileage and added horsepower to both Gas and diesel engines. Has anyone here tried using it and does it work or is it just a waste of $89.95? Here is the website...

RE: E-Trac suppliers + Chevy(gas) - VS - Ford(dies Thanks Weave for your response. I am leaning towards the Chevy to lower monthly cost. Qualcomm,cell phone, insurance etc is already adding up quickly. I just was emailed an offer that says any gas engine can get 27% better gas mileage if...

Hello everyone. I have been reading this forum for weeks and am impressed with the wide range of topics and opinions. I am getting ready to purchase a new 1-ton extended van for expediting. I have been quoted $21,500 for a V8 Chevy (gas) and $30,900 for a Ford (diesel). Just curious as to...

RE: Who is spying on You! - Tired of random Pop-Up I do have a firewall and security. The problem is when you download some software or yahoo games - there are several spyware thats embedded with these downloads that are hidden. They get planted into your system and send your internet browsing...

Anyone who has a laptop or PC connected to internet, you may want to read the following. Just feel like sharing this with my new trucker/expediter friends. (Yeah I'm a newbie) I used to be a computer geek for 13 years. Go to http://spybot.eon.net.au/ and you can download for free, spybot...