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    CDRP

    Hey, what's with all the fighting!? In the 13 yrs. that I drove, I went into canada a lot. A few times I got hasseled at customs, but for the most part I acted and treated evryone with respect, and was treated nice. Most of the time I had more problems with the US side customs. I think there are...
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    Thompson Emergency

    Thompson is ok, if you like to sit. I would call TST, or TRI-STATE. You might want to try Rocket Express, they are out of Elk GroveVillage, IL. But, you are in a great location, do some checking around.:D
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    Health Insurance

    You will have to pay more but I would think it's worth it. You can go online and look for insurance, or go to OOIDA'S web site at OOIDA.COM they have health insurance plans as well. Hope this helps, and good luck.
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    just getting started

    Talk to people and do a lot of reasearch. The easy part is done, getting the cdl, now, you need to make informed decisons for your new life. Talk to as many componies as you can, and as many drivers as you can. Hope this helps a little.
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    Chicago Layovers

    Try hanging out at Stratford Square in Bloomingdale off Gary Ave. and Army Trail rd. or you can try Woodfeild Mall, or try over in Elk Grove Village at Arlington Heights Rd. and Beisterfield Rd. or you can try a small place ot corner of Thatcher and Busse Rd. Hope this helps ya out
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    TST Expedited Services

    I have two of my trucks sighned with TST for about six months, and I have no problem with them. My trucks get good runs and my drivers are happy, hope this helps you out.
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    What's Up WithThe Low Percentage?

    Hi Salty, I agree with you. I have sevral trucks, but I pay my drivers 40% gross and i pay for everything, I pay my drivers to drive. My drivers ave. $850-$1100 week. I go on here to the classified adds, and call every so often to see what other owners are paying. And I have to say it is bad. I...
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    FREIGHT RATES

    I did not say that I'm happy with the rates of today, but keep in mind I have always made a profit in each and every yr I have owned trucks. I have my drivers turn down loads a lot, and if you can get your own authority you are better off. I have a couple of strught trucks that deal with one...
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    CDRP

    A DUI HERE IN THE STATES IS NOT A FELONY, BUT IN cNADA IT IS, AND IF YOU HAVE A FELONY CONVICTION ON YOUR RECORD EVEN 50YRS AGO, YOU CAN'T DRIVE YOUR TRUCK THERE. YOUR EMBEZZELMENT SOUNDS LIKE IT TOO WAS A FELONY AND THAT WILL KEEP YOU OUT AS WELL, HOPE THIS SHEDS SOME LIGHT FOR YA
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    FREIGHT RATES

    You said you would not take a load that is not profitable to you and some other driver will take it even if it means he will make a very small profit. The key word here is PROFIT! That driver might know that by taking that load he can get a better load in the new location, or, maybe he don't...
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    tst

    I have 2 trucks there and they are running great. My drivers make between $875-$1000 a week, I pay 40% of gross and I pay fuel. Hope this helps
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    why would anyone stay out 3 weeks at a time?

    What is wrong with owners wanting our drivers staying out 3wks at a time? I ask them to stay out that long so we can both make good money. I have a problem with my drivers wanting to take time off, beacuse the money is so good. I make them take at least 4 days off after 6weeks, all my drivers...
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