Recent content by D Team Brothers

Regardless of company policy - never forget DOT! Even under 10,000GVW under certain situations they will enforce the same hour driving restrictions for trucks to vans. Get in an accident while under a load, carry Hazmat, and be over your hours for a commercial vehicle - I would not like to be in...

LDB; hope you've got your stipend. FECC notified me as each of my vans came to their one year end. I send in the signed addendum and the four pics., got the money almost immediately. Jack

There is only one flat rate contract offered by FECC and it is a set rate based on the truck (C,D, or E), and it pays that rate on all miles DH or loaded. As mentioned above; an O/O might be paying his drivers differently but he is receiving the rate for all miles. JMO Jack

For anyone who already carries a scanner/copier/printer, you do not need to buy a QUALCOMM printer. Almost all units can be used to scan and send in any and all FECC paperwork into the new system. Tom at FECC can explain how to set this up and it's just as easy as the QUALCOMM scanner...

Giving thought to both the Qual. scanner and also a scanner/copier connected into the system. Info I received is that your own printer/copier/scanner can be connected that would allow more options such as sending scans to both FECC and my computer. Also the auto save to my computer for possible...

What already has been said is generally true. Especially the small living area, very difficult for a team. It does cost extra for hotel rooms. If I were you, I'd asked the potential O/O what happened to the last drivers, how long did they last in a BR, and can you talk to them? That should give...

The new exctr. or layover rules have extended the miles not paid from 50 to 75 for DH and now will not pay the FSC for the first 25 miles. In 2007 FECC passed the entire FSC on to the trucks, but then changes and began keeping an unknown portion of what the customer pays in FSC. FECC stated this...

Congratulations, Bob and Linda, this is not a surprise to those who know you. It's expected! Best wishes; Jack

Sean; Don't consider myself a pro, but if you give me a call I can give you some info that should answer your question completely. 508-254-2252, Jack

I find these center counts not very useful, interesting but that's about all. Reason being all the issues that can affect the count in any given month: weather, speacial projects, is it a home area for a large # of vehicles, etc. Overall, they are only useful when looked at over several months...

I have been asked to explain what has caused me to be in such a wounderously happy mood, what with working etc. So, I must relate the story: As I entered a store to do Christmas shopping, a kindly person held the door for me. I responded to this kindness with a load "Merry Christmas to you" ! At...

Truck drivers around the world have been called many things: Independant, Non-Political, Professional, and MANY other things! So, in keeping this this professional, non-political conforming manner let me just say: MERRY CHRISTMAS, and the very best wishes thrughout the coming year, to all...

With a fleet of Sprinters, I would not consider any other tire. Always 150000+ and never a single problem. Great ride, and the best in snow and rain.

Moose, you say you would never pay cash for a veh. Have you thought about this business plan: If one was lucky enough to have money sitting in an investment, with the economy the way it is ay might be earning 1%, 2-3-4-or maybe 5. That is if you haven't lost most of it already. So you set up...

Obama became President for one reason. And it explains why he's raising/gathering a fortune - but doesn't seem to concerned about being re-elected. He couldn't care less about being President of this great country, HE WANTS (and will be) the head of the UN so that he will run and control the...