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Turtle has done an excellent job explaining in depth what you need to know. The only way you make money in expedite in non-cdl trucks is to be an owner operator. There is a significant revolving door for contract drivers for fleet owners. There are a lot of reasons for that. Any contract you...

No. They were bought by ABF. 6 months into it they started making changes. Bonuses became non existent, rates went down, general attitude to contract drivers and owner operators went to crap, pay for less miles. Then if you refused too many crap loads, they retaliated against you because they...

Do you have any expedite experience? If not, before you invest in equipment....go run for a fleet owner as a driver for at least 6 months to a year to figure out what to do, where to go, and how to live on the road. You will be better off doing it that way. You can contact some of those stated...

It's been a little while since I've been in expedite, but from what I know about pilot and flying J is, every 14 gallons of gasoline you purchase earns you half a shower credit with a rewards card. You also get three cents off a gallon. That's how I always showered. Another option if you're...

I understand where you're coming from. But I also understand where other people are coming from on the issue. People are fed up with getting stepped on and terrorized. There were numerous inconsistencies with the past election that weren't even given the time of day. In fact a multi-million...

I guess what really blows my mind about January 6th and the hysteria that the left has developed over it....is the left spent months if not years rioting, destroying cities, setting fire to buildings, vandalizing and setting fire to cars, attacking innocent people, etc...... And they referred to...

God I miss those $1.99 days. Made expedite worth it! I couldn't imagine being in it now. You wouldn't make much of a profit partly from increased fuel prices.

Lol no....that's not how it works. Maybe for other goods and services, but not for fuel. If you recall during the Trump administration, the economy was that an all-time high with numerous records in the stock market being broken. Freight was very plentiful.... And the GDP was the highest it had...

I was under the impression it was illegal. Could be wrong though.

Unfortunately, you're going to have a very difficult time finding what you're looking for with one van. Your only option is most likely going to be signing on with as an o/o, until you can get more vans. Being based in Texas is also going to be an issue. Depending where you live in Texas you...

Someone on here posted a thread about them being harassed and a firearm being confiscated in a Michigan weigh station. I want to make it known to individuals who drive commercial vehicles in expedite or over the road trucking of what is permitted. There have been many misconceptions impressed...

Will any of the workshops be on video afterwards? Was planning to go, but apparently someone in the clerk's office decided I need to go waste a few days sitting around, not being chosen for jury duty that week.

You might want to contact a few expedite companies. Many have owner operators or fleet owners who are looking to pair drivers.

Electric vehicles will eventually be the standard. But that's decades away if not a century. The simple fact is there aren't charging stations like there are fuel stations.

Well you are certainly entitled to your opinion, however I don't believe anyone's life is worth a job. I concealed carry whenever I was on the road for numerous years without issue. You just be careful where you go into and know the applicable firearm laws of every state. It's not that hard...

My experience, if a recruiter says it and it sounds too good to be true. They are full of it.

Do you have a valid concealed weapon license recognized I'm Michigan? If not, was the weapon legally being transported per federal interstate transport laws(unloaded, locked up, ammo separated)?

I know man, it was absolutely painstaking to drill into my back door. So I definitely understand wanting to just have it out the back. Definitely make sure that you chain it to that tow hook in the back. I sectioned off a sleeping area in my van after I insulated it. Used two thermal curtains...

Not an accountant but I believe the most you can write off as a contract driver is your per diem if you're staying out overnight. Unless you're purchasing things like straps or additives for the vehicle that you are not being reimbursed for. Best to speak to an accountant and make sure you...

Not sure if you're still wondering but I've had e-track in my van for years. Just screwed right into the floor, with plywood on either side so the pallets don't skid on the e-track itself. Occasionally I may have one self tapper that gets loose which I just add a slightly larger one. But I've...