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  1. zack100

    July typically slow? / Big 3 ?

    Sittin here waitin' for some action so I was hoping the experienced and knowledgeable could comment on 2 questions (without the help of the Ouija Board) :eek: 1) Yeah, I know it's wwaayyyy early in the month, but the month is July ....... which I've heard is typically slow...or was that June...
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    Why Dock High ?

    Been reading about straights on OE and see things like "lifeblood of expediting", "shortage of dock high" and things along those lines. 1) Why is "dock high" in demand ? 2) A good starter "dock high" truck is ? - Example: a dock high box truck ? 3) Run solo and make a good living ? 4)...
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    Waiting for that first load (ever)

    I picked up the cube yesterday, had my stuff ready and tossed it inside ......... ready for that first load (as in ever). This morning, I got out and got a few small things in order to be totally ready (if that is ever possible). Then spent the day tapping my foot and yes, dispatch and myself...
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    When does being a Newbie cease ?

    Ya know ..... I got to thinkin (very dangerous) - at what point does the title of "newbie" drop off ? What does a "newbie" then graduate to being called ? (be nice).
  5. zack100

    Fair Per Mile Pay (gas + labor) for Newbie ?

    While trying to bust into expediting, I've located a 2 yr old expediting company (we'll call GF). It seems to be a combo between the expediting company (GF)which has 3 straight trucks and runs teams out of single sleepers ......... and another guy (for privacy I'll call him Mr. X) who has...
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    Need driving job

    I've gotta a couple of reasonable (so I hear) expediting companies who may give me a test (I'm new). The key word in the previous sentence is "may" - so I'm reaching out for other reasonable/honest companies who may in the market for a Newbie. Other than the carriers who post on this site...
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    Need Work Comp Ins

    I've written a couple of posts ......... but still a "pre-newbie" and doing my best to become a real onE, A company in KY might hire me as a 1099 Independent Contractor as a driver of one of their Sprinters - they own the fleet ....... they have ask me to "be ready" when they call - that I...
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