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RE: Best way to ask for an increase or fuel surcha First, I would start by getting your contact person to agree that you are a vauable asset to their operations. Second, once those words come out of his mouth then I would offer a suggestion to help you remain profitable during these times of...

DriverDude, I knew it was said in jest. It's called having some discernment. Everyone seems so indoctrinated when they work for a large company. It kind of reminds me of the Communist re-education camp philosophy in Vietnam after the war. One would think you had killed their sacred cow if you...

Thanks Paul (I mean Late For Dinner). I can't wait to hear the truth.

Science? 1 Timothy 6:20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Science does not have the answer and the writer knew this fact! There is no new thing under the sun almost 2,000 years later. NASA...

When is that court date?

Ditto!!! I went out and bought a new truck on January 18th. I know, it is the slowest month of the year in the expediting business. Ran about two weeks with a small company. Nice folks but more geared toward the courier side of business. Leased to a very professional organization on February...

I asked him more about the loose fasteners. He did a pre trip that morning (Although 90% of the drivers I see in the morning don't). Our friendly fork lift operator at FMC bumped the roof with the fallback guard. He left Louisville in a very heavy storm with gusty winds. Yep, you guessed it; it...

Personally I believe all of the larger carriers are exclusively geared toward team drivers. That is not to say that they don't provide opportunities for solo drivers, but their structure is designed to attract team drivers. One look at the FedEx brochure that outlines the income potentials for...

What is your experience with cargo boxes that have translucent roofs? I have a friend that had problems with the translucent top coming loose in the front and a strong gust peeled it back when the wind got up under those loose rivets. I am thinking that a solid roof would provide for a stronger...

Where can we find the post regarding weight distribution? I can't ever seem to find anything when using the search feature. Thanks in advance for your help.

I have used both Norton and McAfee in past years. Fortunately, I have not had any problems, but both of their software programs are grossly overpriced for the casual user. As an sbcglobal.net user I am afforded free anti-spam, anti virus, pop up blocker, email protection and parental controls...

That might very well be the case. I was coming up 25E through Tennessee today and I saw a small station that had diesel at $1.55.

In the Ohio, Michigan and Indiana areas, who is the best Rigmaster installer? I realize there are several install locations, but I was hoping a few EO members might have had a good or bad experience with a particular one. As always, thanks for your help.

NOTE: Here are some specifics for the America's Body Company cargo box. What do you think in comparasion to the Hercules? .040 Aluminum, pre-painted white side sheets provide corrosion resistance. Z-shaped side posts on 16" centers maximize contact points to exterior side panels and interior...

Does any one have any experience with cargo boxes built by Americas Body Company out of the Cleveland area?

The largest auto/truck manufacturer in the world is going to release a cargo van that will revolutionize the freight industry. As always, it will be built will a zero defect mindset; just as they build everything else. Needless to say, it will be the death nail in the coffins of the big three...

Of course they want you to have the availibilty of extra capacity. This is a logistical benefit to dispatchers. In fact, they would like everyone to have a D unit. Every carrier I have ever contacted suggested that I have a D unit. The reality is that most loads are either 2 skids or less or...

So when you sign your posts with PantherII we should not consider that to be a slant toward a particular carrier? Your signature with the carrier listed would make every one of your posts slanted. Hmmmmm. Sounds like the Hillary two step. Definition: Double Standard Pretty much like politics. Eh?

Hi Marty, 17,000 miles and running strong. The V-8 6.6L Duramax will outrun any Sprinter, especially when pulling up hills. I just ran from Charleston, SC to Detroit, MI with a 2,000lb load and got 22 mpg. Personally, I think the Duramax is the best van engine available at this time. The...

I wonder if the APU manufacturers (Pro Heat, Rig Master, etc) have consider the possible impact of lower sulfur fuels on their engines?