Recent content by doe.mouse

I address this to Teacel. I read in a post where you said that it was the law that all fuel surcharges be passed on to the person that purchased the fuel(the topic started about Panther 2 and some other expedite co.).You were refering to HR2161 and S.1914,(The motor carrier fuel cost equity act...

In Ohio there is no difference if you test with an automatic or manual transmission. There is no endorsement for that. If you test with a truck with hydraulic brakes, you will not be able to drive a truck with air brakes. The testing place near here will rent you a truck to take the test . I...

the code is called a scac. They come from the national motor freight traffic association inc. phone # is 703-838-1810. it is called certificate of standard alpha code (scac). call them and they will explain it to you. it is too long to explain it all here.

You know what they say about C/O? You will always be the first one at the accident.

I want to thank Weave for the heads up on the hose. I checked mine and they didn't seem to be leaking. Then I grabbed ahold of them and moved them a little bit, and the air came pouring out. I replaced both sides. $12 each at the freightliner garage. Thanks again. By the way I have a 99 FL70. It...

I believe the 15 days that you are referring to applys if you are leased to a co. They have 15 days to pay you after you turn in all your paperwork for that load. As far as you being an independent, you must bill either the shipper or consignee, and they will pay you when they get around to it...

BIG SCOOTER, Your first sentence was very interesting. When rateing a company, the final decision is whether I am makeing money or not. They can be the nicest people in the world, but if I can't make any money, it's time to move on. If you are not makeing any money, you won't be in business too...

Glad to see that you are makeing lots of money with them. I was with them a few years ago, I lasted about a year with them. I didn't whine and complain, I just left and signed on with the company I'm still with. I'm happy where I'm at. Fedx/cc just isn't for everyone. Let us know at the end of...

Useing your figures, you averaged about 1605 miles per week. I'm not going to say it's impossible, but doubhtfull. What was your percentage of availability? Out of your $19271.12 how much were your expenses? You must be the only D unit out there. I don't see too many of them any more. Save...

If I could have had numbers like that, I would still be there. Ran as a team for 1 1/2 years with them and didn't do too bad. Still not as good as they are showing you. I then ran for 4 months single and almost went broke. I almost lost my truck. Getting out of there was the best thing I have...

Yep Weave is right. I called talked to Virginia about a problem just before I left there. She said she would call me back with an answer. Well, that was almost 2 years ago, and I'm still waiting for her to call back. You get nowhere with them.

I got fed up with them about a year and a half ago. I have been leased to a small expediter co. in my area. We do a lot of local stuff, and once and awhile go to the east coast. It has been really slow lately, but I'm makeing enough right now to keep afloat. Look for a small local co. that can...

You going to get your own authority, cargo insurance and all the other things to become an independent?

Very interesting topic. I have also been fascinated by trucks since I was little. I went to mechanics school from 1968-1970. I worked as a mechanic on trucks for one year. I joined the Army, and was a driver for three years. Then I worked as a machinest for 23 years, got burned out,(just...

I always thought that it stood for : from original beginning. meaning that it was created at that plant. But I do remember something about free on board.