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    cummins engine????

    thinking of getting a 96fl70 to add on my small fleet, it has a cummins 5.9L with a 6 speed fuller. any opinions on this set up? it has 500,000 miles and all service records, but i don't know anything of this engine/tranny combo. any input would be great, thanks
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    OUR TROOPS

    I WOULD LIKE TO ASK ALL OF US IN THE EXPIDITING INDUSTRY TO SAY A PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS DURING THIS WAR, WHEATHER WE SUPPORT IT OR NOT, FOR OUR BOYS AND GIRLS TO COME HOME SAFE AND WELL. OUR POLITIAL VIEWS SHOULD NOT MATTER, BUT THESE ARE OUR SONS,DAUGHTERS,MOMS,DADS, FREINDS,COUSINS, AND ALL...
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    Had enough....

    Hey geo, got a phone number for EGL? And do they have anything in chicago area?
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    Had enough....

    I don't know what company you were driving for, but, the company I'm with, my trucks have been doing pretty damm good since sept 2002. Been getting good miles, and not a lot of deadhead(about 10-15%). You might want to look into another company. It might also just be slow for B-units.
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    Freight Volume

    My trucks are running steady, 2200-2800 weekly
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    ST. PATRICK'S DAY

    HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO MY FAMILY OF EXPIDITERS OUT ON THE ROAD. I HOPE YOU ARE ALL SAFE AND MAKING MONEY IN THESE TROUBLING TIMES. MY COMPANY'S NAME IS CELTIC PRIDE TRUCKING, SO I'M SURE YOU ALL CAN GUESS THAT I AM IRISH. HOPE YOU ALL ARE SAFE AND HAVE A FUN DAY. AND LIKE THEY SAY IN...
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    Cities that really need a truck stop

    how about the place I grew up, Chicago
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    tires

    I kinda thought it was BS, but just thought I'd see if anyone ever herd of this. In 13yrs I never did, and I asked my dad, and he drove for 30plus yrs, and he never did either,
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    running local for egl

    website?????
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    plates

    I have a queation and need some help. One of my drivers just called me and said he stoped to get fuel, and did a walk around, and noticed that the back plate of the truck was half gone. My question is what do I need to do or who do I need to call to get a duplicate plate, or is it even possible...
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    tires

    I was just told that if I put nitrogen in my trucks tires that I will add life to my tires and cut the chances of blow outs. I was told that since it's lighter than regular air it would increase my fuel use. I guess all the airlines do this to make tires last longer. I was just wondering if...
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    ALLSTATE EXPRESS

    I'M THINKING OF PUTTING A VAN ON WITH THEM, ANY INFO? GOOD/BAD OR INFO ON ANY OTHER COMPANY THAT HAS GOOD PAY FOR VANS. ALSO, DOES ANYONE HAVE ALLSTSTES PHONE NUMBER?
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    ministers premit

    I have a buddy who needs help getting a ministers permit. Any help would be nice, thanks
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    anyone tell me about

    what are you driving, and where do you live? and are you team/solo?
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    Opinions?

    The 60/40 is about average, as far as a company, i think most go to nashville,tn area. I know TST,TRI-STATE,PANTHERII and FED EX goes there. Also, you might want to look at ALLSTATE EXPRESS AND DIAMOND DELIVERY SERVICE.
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    TRYING TO LEASE

    egl website?
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    Fuel Surcharge

    yes they are making money on the fuel we buy
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    What about CTX ?

    $500 week seems very low to me, but I don't know your situation
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    Carrier Outsourcing

    That's sad. I'd say maybe 10-15% tops. When they put that much into getting other folks to take a load, makes me wonder..hmmmmmmm
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    What about CTX ?

    I don't know, 58% of what? sounds like a pretty low %, but i don't know what their rates are. Anyone know what kind of money a D unit makes there?
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