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After years on the road, I've heard a lot of stories from people in truck stop parking lots. The oldest ones have to be "I ran out of gas, can you help me out?" Or " I haven't eaten in X amount of days, can you spare a few bucks?" I think I'm a pretty compassionate guy, but perhaps a little...

If you get a chance to visit a farmer' s market, don't pass up the fresh strawberries. IMO, they are much better than the ones at the grocery store. They make great, healthy snack.

For those who drive a D unit or DR unit, considering your current truck, what would you do/ get different in a new truck? Class 8 or Class 7? Lift gate or not?maybe just a different style/ brand? Larger fuel tanks? More storage boxes? 2 axles or 3? More or different driver amenities ( all the...

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OK, so I have been doing my research on expediting, spoke with a few carriers, and read A LOT here. Recruiters will tell you the good,leave out the bad and that can get ugly. Everyone here seems to give honest opinions and have fun while giving said opinions. One question keeps coming to mind...

Nothing like trucking. Enjoying the scenery!

If you lease on a D unit straight truck with Landstar Expedited and there are not any expedited loads in a particular area, will/ do they offer general LTL freight to you? Given a choice of general LTL or nothing at all, seems like a way to cut down on DH and make a few $ to get to a better...

Any chance of getting the "like" button on the mobile site, similar to the PC version?

I've been researching expediting for a quite some time, only recently started posting here. When I think of expediting, I think emergency freight, time sensitive or "they need this load there yesterday" freight. A common theme during my research has been the subject of speed. Yet if you really...

For those who do home canning, there are many alternatives to "road grub". Once, sometimes twice a year, I will make a LARGE pot of turkey chili. Pressure can it and use it to make "taco" salads. It is a better alternative to taco salad on the road, just prepare a salad, warm up some chili and...

We are Looking for Solo drivers with a Class B CDL. We have great opportunities for you in expediting. Complete training and support. We pay our Solo drivers 27% of the load pay and offer pay increases after 6 months and 1 year totaling 3%. We pay fuel, tolls, work accident insurance, truck...

How does Fall and Winter compare to Spring and Summer in expediting? As an ol' bedbugger , most of our income comes in the late Spring,Summer, and early Fall. Mostly Summer. Is there a better time of year to jump in the expediting ring? I am looking to jump in around Oct or Nov.

Hello everyone, I've been reasearching this industry for quite awhile. First off, let me say THANKS to everyone here for all the great information about expediting. I am no stranger to trucking, I've been a bedbugger for 20+ years in a straight truck. The household goods trucking industry...