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Im currently leased to them and have been since last october.I can say personally they do care about their drivers.When i was ill and not able to drive they where willing to help me find a driver for my truck plus they didnt hold it agianst me being off for several months.Some companies dont do...

You can get the belt at any auto parts store if you take the old one in and have them measure it.As of these being a boat anchor i dont agree.Mine is 7 years old and still works fine.I keep the oil changed and belts checked weekly.I have put a alternator on it but it only cost me $30 at the auto...

The alternator on a AUX gen is the same as one on a small block chevy.I worked for a auto parts store for several years and when mine started givin me problems i took it off and took it in to be tested but with todays testers its done by make model year.I ended up just crossing the #s stamped on...

Are you on a laptop or a tower pc?IF you have a mouse hooked up with a scroll wheel in the center then hit your ctrl button and move the mouse wheel up and down the text will go bigger or smaller.If your using a laptop with the touch pad then usually one side of the touch pad has a area where if...

Im not sure on these fridges but the 12v fridges in campers have a small drain tube for when moisture builds up in there or for defrosting.Have them look under the bunk for a tube sticking out of the floor draining on the ground.It will be in the general area of the fridge.I had a bee get inside...

As for how far north.Adrian,mi just across the ohio line.

Well i hate to say it but it got me today too.I buy my fuel from a local place and he does treat it and plus i put a bottle of the white power service and it still gelled today.I think its only my filters because i looked down in the tanks and it looks fine and my generator is running ok...But...

I had to replace 2 on one side because I had a blow out and the tires that i have i couldnt get from the place i was at.So i have 2 different brands and tread designs and i have not had any problems.

Not true about the nickel and dime.Its all about how it was taken care of and maintained.I bought a 2000 Freightliner but the previous owner maintained it very well.I have a complete folder with mileage,who repaired it and what was done.This was done since it was almost new (50,000 miles).The...

Also get a good pair of winter boots.Never know when you may need to do some walking.Not to mention i dont like my feet getting cold or wet.

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an Well like i was saying earlier i didnt want this to turn into a pick on one carrier thing.I just wanted to hear from other people at other carriers to see whats going on there.There is no way for any of us to know what others are seeing and...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an Hey guys here is something for you i know its just a card but how many of you get a birthday card from your carrier?I was amazed today when my wife brought the mail to me and said there is something from Transtewart and i opened it up and it...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an Maybe someone will answer your question about C&M because im not sure i did see something on C&M site that really discouraged me and that is they say no escrow but hold 3 weeks pay.That can really hurt you and in my eyes that is kinda like...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an >Very good question rollinthunder. Was wondering the same >thing. So are the solo drivers averaging 1500 miles per week >then ? Begrudgingly , Iv'e had to resort to reduced rates to >keep moving also. Sometimes it doesn't seem worth it...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an Let me just say for the record that im not saying anything negetive towards transtewart.I was just wanting to size up what we are seeing with everyone else.There are things going on in this business that hopefully will straighten out RATES.I...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an > We are with PII and hardly ever run a reduced rate. FSC is >more than double what you are getting. So it seems you are >running for near 20 cents less per mile. Jaminjim, if you dont me asking are you running solo or team?Also what kind...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an >I am also with TranStewart and what rollinthunder is about >right, but I gotta add that I am always asked is the rate ok >to bid at, if an area is slow moving it may be at the lower >end. I have been offered help on DH but stuck myself by...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an I couldnt tell you the % off the top of my head but most loads you will deadhead 50 to 150 miles.Most of the time there is no compensation for it.Like last week deadheaded a 150 miles from S.C to N.C to pick up a load and then hauled at $1.09 a...

RE: How many of us are hauling at reduced rates an >Rollin' > >You might try being a bit more specific with your own >situation if you want folks to SHARE their personal info >with you. If you had said: > >I am an (owner/operator)(driver) with ABC Expedite and >averaged $x.xx in a...

Im just curious to see how many of us are hauling at reduced rates and if so what are you seeing.Is it a $1.17 $1.14 or what?I know we all haul some loads at reduced rates to get out of bad area's but im saying on a everyday basis.Did you sign on with a carrier for asay a $1.25 a mile and you...