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I was offered a load tonight that picks up in the morning and delivers Sunday night. It was'nt that bad a payer especially considering its a weekend run but I really wanted to go home for a couple of reasons. I knew there had to be at least 3 trucks in front of me because I just got here this...

I'm sitting in the Pilot just east of Houston with this dad blamed Sirricom going in and out. My dial up in the sticks is better than this. I think the Sprint deal sounds like it may be the best option for both home and road. I'll check in to it. Many thanks.

I appreciate all the suggestions. I will look into them. I knew there had to be something better and since I live out in the sticks too the Sprint could take the place of my (don't laugh too loud) dial up. Turtle, what satellite system do you have for that kind? I'm on Dish Network and the...

I searched the archives for this but came up with nothing. What wireless ISP's are affordable and have good coverage. I am currently using Sirricom available at Pilot, Petro and Loves because it was the quickest and easiest when I started and I didn't know anything about it. I don't like staying...

I knew I could have gotten into this business with a cheaper truck...... Dang it !

I only turned one run down and that was on Tues. because of all the dwell I had. I got a much better run later that day. I never got another run offer the whole week. I would have taken pretty much anything Wed, Thurs or Fri.

I had a horrible week as well...

I don't know anything about the other carriers other than what I have heard here and from drivers I've met at the docks and truck stops. I am where I think I would like it the most but who knows. HOWEVER, life ain't just peaches and ice cream for a solo driver with FedEx either. Just this past...

>I don't see anything wrong with unions, heck the UAW has >served me very well. They even paid for my first truck. I >say union-yes! :P As for the nay-sayers, my retirement is >secured, is yours??? :) I had a friend that worked in the Doraville GM plant, built transmissions on the side in...

qoute-Many of you know that I started a post regarding us as expediters joining a union. There were negative and positive feedback on this matter-unquote I just went through that entire thread, somewhat hurriedly, and found 19 against, 2 for and 3 I couldn't tell. I may be off a little but not...

Absolutely not speaking for me either. I got in to this business because I knew, in large part, I would be in charge of my own destiny. While I do rely on the company to make offers, I knew there were no guarantees on that either. I took a chance. I was willing to and made up my own mind to do...

RE: TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED FOR A NEW TELEVISION SHOW Frankly I think the industry would be better represented by someone from this forum rather than what they might dredge up from the local truck stop. If they are for real they will find someone somewhere so why not put a good foot forward.

All management or drivers ever know is what the customers tell us for the most part.

I had been meaning to join for several months and just did a few days ago. I agree that they are the independents voice in this industry.

I got the call from my CC yesterday and yes I was happy to hear about the 2% increase. I told her I was grateful FedEx was concerned enough to make some sort of change but more and better paying loads would more helpful. I also said I was sure they were doing everything they can to achieve that...

>Just heard today that Fed Ex and UPS are going to merge. >The name of the new company will be called "Fed Up" !!! > > :) :) Now thats funny.

If I understand what has been said about this it is only the reefers that are getting an increase and the others only if they adjust the fuel mileage calculations. Is that correct?

Most carriers don't mandate a time frame I don't think. At least FedEx doesn't. They give you a reccomendation or what they consider an industry average. This is strictly between you and your owner. This is why I couldn't drive someone else's truck. When I'm ready to go home I put it in the wind...

Is this new? I know it would change every time you loaded a page but it is changing uncontrollably while reading the same page. VERY ANNOYING

There was a time in this country when unions were vitally needed. That time is decades past. This IS America. Don't like your job? Move on.