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Not surprising. More than a few of us came home goofy. In fact, after 43+ years, I still am!

Really? Maybe you just haven't looked around enough. I have no idea of your experience in this industry, but it wasn't until my fourth carrier I found the ideal situation. Of course, if a "family atmosphere", camaraderie, and feeling loved is more important to you than staying busy regardless...

Perhaps you should consider signing on with a carrier where success is assured regardless of the geographical area you deliver to.

Kinda' reminds me of the Army latrines during the first year of sevice, zorry. I got acquainted with my First Sergeant far more than I ever wanted to! He was just as grumpy and miserable on the can, as off.... At least at my company latrine in Vietnam we had dividers. Probably a wise decision...

Actually, I'm very vicious. I force them to sit for weeks in backwater Express Centers waiting for The Perfect Load. I never let them deadhead home unless they have been out a minimum of three months. Both are elderly gentlemen I try to pay at least once a month. This year I'm...

Yes, especially the humility aspect. I discovered long ago I was the most loveable, intelligent, efficient and kind-hearted owner in the industry, thereby necessitating the nomination of myself to a rather exclusive group of Hall Of Famers. Shortly thereafter I deemed it proper to close...

I suggest she chooses the largest expedite company you can think of. Which one comes to mind?

Cascadia SST-100 with pretty much all the bells and whistles your truck has.

I find it amazing so few seem to catch on to this cogent message, especially when I see so much griping by those in the easy-entry, low-qualifications-needed, vanner world. While reading with a certain amount of amusement the tales of woe regarding few loads, low pay, miserable living...

Yes, I believe it, but that's sort of a low way of the dispatcher seeking some sort of retribution by rebuking you for not taking the original. Once upon a time I heard of a carrier called Fedex Custom Critical that never (so I'm told) tries to dredge up prior scenarios to make a driver feel...

Hmm, I don't pretend to know nearly enough about transportation or vehicular law, but wouldn't it seem to follow (my logic, anyway) that a stiffed driver might be able to put a similiar type lien against a truck since he or she "has done work on it"?? I realize this might be a stretch, but...

Oh, it isn't so bad once you get a large door propped open.

That reminds me of how the average individual investor often reacts to the movement of stock prices: Herd mentality at it's finest makes it easy for them to buy high and sell low.

Thanks for the warning regarding those two chains. I'd be hard pressed to stay in either even without knowing their policy regarding pets. I always try to avoid any joints that encourage pets

I was on the road far too long also, Phil. Things got so bad near the end each time I glanced at my log book I began to hear loud, blaring noises similiar to those Richard Dreyfuss and the scientists experienced when trying to communicate with the aliens in the movie "Close Encounters Of The...

I certainly owe you an apology, Turtle! When I went back and reread what I had written in that post I quickly realized how easy it must have been for you to become upset. I'm sorry you're touchy, but I think it's totally understandable seeing how bad business is right now. I hope you can...

Sorry, Cheri, but arrogance is the hallmark of most wolverines. Living in Ohio you should certainly understand that.

I also have a 72" factory-installed Columbia sleeper - which will soon be replaced by a 100" on the new Cascadia. The smaller was plenty large enough when I ran solo, particularly after I kicked my second (and last) wife to the curb. My team spends less time in motels than I ever did, and I...