Recent content by kybowtie_1

Thanks for the advice on lodging and health insurance. I appreciate your help.

What are some good companies to look to for hiring on as a driver? Also, does the location of the company matter? In other words if I am in Ky should I stay away from a west coast owner or company? Thank all you for you help

Hey, I was reading you post it and although I could not answer your question, I have one for you. What does filing for a hazemat cosist of? Thanks

BroomPilot, Thanks. What I am referring to is the fact that i am diabetic and health insuance underwriters will not insure me even though one pill a day keeps it under control. However, I am told a group plan would take me with no questions.

Thanks BigBusBob. I suppose I had better make my room reservations for Louisville, Any suggestions?

Rich M and Leo, thanks for your help. You brought up a subject that has been on my mind and that is what co. does one go with? I received some material from Tri-State and to be honest some of it I don't understand yet. Things like $1000. escrow. Escrow for what? $250. escrow for qual comm. Why...

Thanks Rich and Leo for the help. You mentioned something that is already on my mind and that is what co. to go with. One factor that I am sure of is that I will be a solo, that is just what I like. Tri State has sent me some material and to be honest at first glance it is quite confusing...

It would be nice to have the luxury of being a fleet driver for a year but the pay doesn't look so good and the ads that I see are more interested in owner operators. Is living in western Ky. a problem and is it even possible to make a decent living as fleet driver? What is the customary split...

RE: Introduction To Expediting; Now Available in . THANKS! What a great article for someone like myself. (trying to get started) Tahnks again

I am looking forward to the expo in Louisville. I am searching the archives and listening to you who have experience, trying to decide if this is a real opportunity or isn't. I will keep plugging away and any advice any of you would like to share with me, please do because it is much...

To all who took there time to respond to my questions A BIG THANK YOU! Being home ever 10 days isn't possible?

Which straight trucks w/22-24' and nice sleepers are most satisfactorily liked. (2000 and up) Thanks so much

HI, what would be a decent price for liabilty and collison insurance on a 2000 straight truck? Thanks

Thanks you, I had intended on going to Louisville if i get any encouragement. What can I expect there/

:) First of all: Thanks to whomever set up this format. Now a little background. I am 50 and have worked 25 years as a constuction electrician. I quit that five years ago and took a electrical maintenance job but I am not an inside (factory) person. I used to haul livestock (bob truck) and I...