Recent content by mstephensr

Thanks. Like I said I haven't been on for a while and kind of figured as much but you never know things could have changed while I was gone. Thanks for the answer.

I have not been on here in several months. I am a current OTR truck driver looking into other options. Thanks

Does expediting have load boards you can find you own loads from? Do these companies allow you to find your own loads if they have nothing for you? Could a guy have his own truck or van and get his own authority and make a decent living?

My wife and I are thinking of moving to Port St Lucie Florida after school lets out this year. I have a class A CDL and currently drive a tractor-trailer for a non-expedite company that is only regional so I would have to find a new company if we move. Was really wondering how freight was in...

:eek: WOW! Let me give you some advice from a person not to much older than your daughter! I got myself in to major credit and financial problems on my own at the age of 22 and it has taken me nearly 10 years and I am still trying to recover. This was nobody's fault but my own but I have grown...

I have to say that as a wannabe I have learned a tremendous amount from everyone here. I almost jumped in feet first totally blind until reading alot of information on here. There were some who I totally agree with on some subjects and disagree on others subjects with the same people. There are...

Why was he a dumb mother?

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of my DAC report myself? I was told the other day that my MVR report would show the same things as my DAC. Is this true? It doesn't make since to me that my work history and such would be on my MVR. Someone please let me know. Also how can a company verify...

Who do you think makes the best "Bang for your Buck" tractor? Quality, comfort, luxuries, models,fuel mileage (aerodynamics) ,and most/least problematic?

LDB thanx. The spreadsheet is very helpful, but still not sure how to estimatre alot of the costs to get an accurate figure. Any suggestions?

Well for instance I know that FedEx basically comes out to where the O/O only pays approximately $1.25/ gal. So do most fuel surcharges come out about the same or is this an extremely good rate that they pay ast fedex?

I am having trouble calculating expenses. I have a couple questions about how to calculate an estimate of my costs of operating a Tractor Trailer. 1.) How is fuel surcharge paid to O/O? Is it paid in more cents per mile or just a flat rate based on the load or what? 2.) What about ins...

Thanks Nightcreacher. I have been informed that you are a good source for information as well as a couple others that responded to my last post and that you won't steer me wrong. I appreciate all your information and help.

First I just want to thank everyone for there straightforward and from the gut answers to previous questions. I am wondering what do most companies require for Tractors as far as age limitations? I am also wondering if I purchase a Tractor that is 5-7 years old and has ballpark 400-700K miles on...

Thanks Terry and Rene, This sounds pretty good. Do you drive a tractor for FedEXCC or straight truck? It seems that the tractor is definetely the way to go in expediting since there is always the option of general freight in slow times. Anymore feedback from anyone is welcome, especially...