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We have a standard D truck, no T-Val, no WG. We've only been expediting since mid-March. From the beginning of April on . . . my husband has been keeping a spreadsheet of cost analysis and it has become clear that approximately 2/3rds of our offers are C Loads, and in fact the offers we...

After the El Paso > Chicago DH was offered we did call Dispatch and question the logic. All they told us was, Planning must need you in Chicago. There was no talking to Planning or negotiating with Dispatch. That was when we accepted the offer. We didn't contact our owner about it until we...

Last week we stumbled across a very dangerous construction zone and I thought I would give you the heads-up about it. As luck would have it we had to go both East and Westbound on I-10 between Louisiana and Houston through this paticular zone within a couple of hours. West bound is a lot...

Hi Ateam! Ran into you folks on your way out the door back in your home turf last month. We were only headed for our 3rd run pick up at the time. Surely, you remember the CB guy?!? :rolleyes: Hope all is well with you. Anyway, I didn't know that my fleet owner could help with...

Yeah, we stopped just north of St. Louis to shower/eat and caught a good ride from there. But, the biggest problem with Maine was there are no "real" truck stops - you know with showers, laundry and restaurants. And, they don't allow you to idle (as cold as it gets up there). We were just...

We're new to expediting, but have already experienced a number of deadend Express Centers. First, we were stuck in Maine for 3 days. We were offered the opportunity to relocate to NH or CT, instead (after a little research) we chose Boston. Secondly, we hauled a load to El Paso, truly...

So, Greg, you must have a PhD in Science and Geology, Right? So, why you driving a truck? Otherwise, you sound like a parrot quoting Rush Limbaugh word for word. And, I gotta say, he's pretty one-sided. You would sound far more intelligent if you would take what he has to say and research...

Hey Thanks! We leave on Sunday for training - and it's hard to know how to pack. I appreciate the insight.

So, I'm a newbie (almost), please tell me how the showers work. Do you need to bring in your own soap, shampoo, towels, wash cloths, etc.? Are there separate showers for men and women? Or, could I shower with my husband? :p

Hey thanks for your stories. I just thought it would be fun and kinda different than answering the same old questions that all newbies have.;)

Hey Thanks! Now I can sing he expediters alphabet! Class A drives E, Class B drives B C D Class A and B can drive R and T-Val Sounds like a hit!

I know that semi's can't go many places and have to stay on Interstates, State Routes, etc. What is the difference between a Class A and Class B truck route in weight? How are Class B routes marked (ie, street, avenue, road, country road, etc.)?

Well, I'd say I got my money's worth! I like cheap! :D Thanks.

Hey you guys are the best - kudos :D

I'm sorry about the double-post, but I had an after-thought (brain fart). My husband takes medication for high blood pressure - which is a DOT requirement. Because it is a DOT requirement, isn't it deductible? My husband was looking up tax information on the internet and found an article...

OK, so this may be redundant, but I don't really care - I'd rather have a clear understanding of what I can and cannot do. First, if you are driving team, and you go out to dinner or buy a movie to watch on layover and "you talk business with your team member" - can't you claim it? I mean...

I was wondering what a typical day looks like from the time the QC beeps to the time you drop your load? If you're driving h/w team - how much quality time do you really have when one is sleeping and the other is driving? How easy is it to sleep in a moving truck? I'm sure no day is...

Hey Ricky . . . Yes Lucy . . . You got some splaining to do! How do you make as much money or more than someone that drives 400 miles a day?

Ok guys, I've got A, B, C, D, E and even R. What in the heck is T-Val? :confused: Thanks,

Sounds like the trucking industry is headed the same direction as .coms, techies, office, manufacturing, and auto.