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Well I finally got all my Ducks in row. I finished my CDL today. Boy was it ever fun getting to drive my truck around town. Sure missed it. I start Orientation Monday at Express-1. Hey George, shifting is getting a little easier, but it will take me a while to stop Grinding gears. LOL.:D I'm...

I went to the IRP office in Lansing,Michigan today to get my Plate and put title in my name. They made me pay full sales tax on the purchace of my truck. I was under the inpression that a Commercial Truck has no sales tax. Am I wrong? Did they make a mistake? If so How do I get my money back...

I have seen a lot of big trucks with Grille Guards on them. Does anyone Know where theses can be bought? Thnaks for any info....Butch.:) :) :)

I'm looking at Generators for my T-300. Which one to go with is the Big question. Any Input would be Welcome. Thanks ...Butch :D :D :D

I started back in 1999,by jumping into a New truck. I had spent some time talking to Expediter Drivers in my plant at GM where I worked for 31.5 years. 22 of those years were on a fork truck unloading Expediters and Semi's. I thought I knew all I needed to jump in and drive 3 years after I...

Lawrence I need help. I did what you told me to do about changing my preferance to get to use Rating Program. When I tried to do this, the Rating preferance is not there to change. Can you check my menu and see why its not an option for me? Thanks ..Butch:-(

In Michigan if you have a CCW permit, you must present it along with your license and registration when you get pulled over. Even if you are not carrying the weapon at that time. If you don't give it to them, you will be hassled Big time. When they run your plate Number it comes back to them...

I want to thank EO and all of you that gave me information to find a truck. I got a 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 , M11 Cummins 370 HP, Rockwell 10 Speed, Tandem Axle, 22"box, 595K, For $27,500. I will be picking it up next week. So A Big Thanks to all of you for your Emails and information. EO works for...

I am Buying a Truck that is in Austin,TX. I live in Michigan, and I won't be signed on with my carrier at that time. How do I drive the truck that far and Log the trip? How do I fill out the log? I have to go and pick it up in about a week from now. Drive Safely.....Butch :) :) :)

I'm not having much luck finding the right Preowned D-unit. So I'm Going to ask the Experts. (YOU) What kind and where should I look for a good used Truck. I will be a solo driver, and I want to stay under $40K if possible.Want to keep truck payment to a minimum for being a solo driver. Engine...

Hello Gang, I'm in the market for a Used but not abused, Straight truck. What would be considered High Mileage? One I have in mind is a 2000 FL80 with a 250hp. 3126 Cat,4.63 rear, with 480,295 miles. Trans is a FSO-8406A Fuller 6 Speed. The cosmetics are great. The truck has all the bells a...

I'm thinking of returning to driving. I have been out of the business for about 2 years now. Any Changes I need to know about? I have been an O/O of a, B /C / and D units over a four year span. I loved driving them all, but as I remember I made the best money in the B unit. I was a solo driver...

Buy Or Lease? That is my question. I know with a lease you can claim your payments on your taxs. Can you do the same on a purchase. I'm Looking at a B-unit. New or Used? Can you lease a used B-unit? Thanks for any help....Butch:-)

Hello all, I'm thinking about getting back into the Expediting business. Just wondering if there are any companys out there that doesn't force you to take Canada loads? I worked for Tri-State, and they said you had to take them to work for them. Not going back there for sure. Just looking right...