Recent content by mc_philly83

Thank you to everyone for your advice. It does sound like a regional expedite job is what I'm looking for. How much money can I expect to bring home with that position, driving for a fleet owner?

Also, what is the schedule like for otr in expediting

If I take a local or regional job, do I have the option of staying out longer if I want

Turtle. Thank you thats encouraging. Would you be able to let me know the names of those carriers. Like I said I have a couple years yet before I can start, I'm just trying to do my research to make sure I'm successful

Ok, so are you saying that expediting is not good for me or is it possible to get into it and stay more local?

Hello everyone, I am a former driver currently serving in the military. I have a class A license but moat of my driving has been straight truck. Some otr but mostly local, hauling propane and fuel. My military contract is up in 2 years and I'm wanting to try expediting. I've always been...

Oh that's great advice. Thank you. I always preferred straight truck but I wasn't sure if the cost was worth it.

Are you a solo driver?

Hi I'm considering getting into expediting and read an article on how sprinter vans are the way to go as a solo driver. I'm just wondering what everyone has to say about this? Also being from around Detroit I'm wondering if I could get enough loads that I could make it home more often than...