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    Digital Logbook

    Is this speculation or fact? I would mlst certainly have the last 7 days on paper, im just speaking of the day that you were insepcted on. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using EO Forums mobile app
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    Digital Logbook

    Im a digital kind of guy, I like storing information digitally as it reduces paper clutter. The way I see it, if I have a legitimate log then they have to except it. I remember there being a dispute about the insurance carriers apps for smartphones. I read an article a while back where a cop...
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    Digital Logbook

    I'm considering going digital with my log book, (knock on wood) if I ever did get pulled over would a cop have to except the digital version if shown? Was just curious if anyone has any knowledge or experience with a scenario such as this?
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    It's a Team's Life Colorado I-70 Rest Area - Fantastic : It's a Teams Life

    I use to stop there all the time when I had a rout going to grand junction. Beautiful place unless the river gets to high...then it turns intoba mess. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using EO Forums mobile app
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    Profitable loads explanation?

    Was just about ready to ask that! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using EO Forums mobile app
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    Profitable loads explanation?

    I will for sure be leasing on with most likely exoediter services sometime in january... Im just trying to get a feel of the business process of an o/o being thats where id eventually like to be. This info greatlt helps. Do you all just project the cost of your maintenance such as PM service...
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    Profitable loads explanation?

    Can I have an explanation as an O/O how you determine the profitability of a load? How does it all work? Does your dispatcher say "load A needs to go to point Z and this is for how much"? From there is it your job to determine all the factors? im wanting to understand the negotiation points of...
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    How many miles? straight truck

    Can you explains to me what running percentage vs. flat rate entails. Thanks.
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    How many miles? straight truck

    Typically how many miles a year are you straight truck drivers going and how many weeks are you out to achieve that?
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    Business software used?

    Was wondering what software if any is best used as a driver to help keep the business end organized and accurate?
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    Newbie looking for advice.

    Does FECC pay a flat rate if you have hazmat on every load you take or only hazmat loads? Also, what other clearances should I look into that will make ,e more money per mile? thanks again for all the help!
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    Newbie looking for advice.

    Thanks Daffy, im not saying I would do exaclty 3 weeks and then go home. im from florida and I already know im in a bad state. I figured if I had a load that went to florida then I would go home or even atlanta maybe.... Wonder how long some of these other teams are staying out or if hour...
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    Newbie looking for advice.

    they told me this part also, I think the cost was like 13.00$ a month, does that seem accurate? my whole goal as most is to become an owner after I feel confident in the business. With the experience you all have, does running 3-4 weeks and home for a week seem reasonable time to make good...
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    Newbie looking for advice.

    Thanks do the info, they I say it it per person as far as wages.
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    Newbie looking for advice.

    Thank you all for the replies. I talked to the recruiter and these are the specs he gave me... .48 cents a mile for team drivers split. Average teams who run hard make anywhere from 800-1000$ a week. are these true? also, they have this path to ownership plan, is this a scam or worth it...
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