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Hours-of-service rules and a shortage of truck drivers top the list in a new survey of more than 5,000 trucking industry executives, the American Transportation Research Institute said Monday. Other top 10 issues include fuel prices, congestion, government regulation, tolls and highway funding...

Over the past few years, I have read many posts regarding which carrier is the best. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with a carrier that is considered by many to be the best in the wonderful world of expediting. On the corporate side they are extremely professional, they have the best...

Chelsea Clinton recently discussed current events with a U.S. . soldier. She asked if, as an American fighting man, anything scared him. He told her there were only three things he feared: 1) Osama 2) Obama and, 3)...

In the October issue of 50plus.com, Gordon Pape, one of Canada's leading financial reporters, has written an important article entitled, The Quiet Superpower. In this article, Mr. Pape outlines the significant inpact that Canada''s oil industry will have on Canadians in the coming years. For...

A fellow EO member sent me some info regarding livetvforpc.com. They pitch a software program that allows you to watch TV on your PC via an internet connection. I am always skeptical when I see offers that indicate the original price as being $399.00, but I can buy it now for $49.95. Hmmmmmm...

FedEx Corp. Thursday reported a higher first-quarter profit from a year ago, but cut its full-year forecast by 4% due to overall economic volatility and high energy costs. Net income for the quarter ended Aug. 31 rose to $494 million or $1.58 a share, from $475 million or $1.53 a year earlier...

I have always been apprehensive about Canada loads. After sitting a day I got an offer I couldn't refuse. The shipper did everything; prepared the PARS paperwork, faxed the broker and confirmed with a phone call to the broker and away I went. 692 miles! Crossed at Alex Bay about 4:30am. Not a...

I need to communicate (phone, email, IM) with a Landstar B unit. Getting ready to take delivery on a new 2008 van and I want to make sure it finds a home where the driver will be a good fit. It is my desire to gather a little more information directly from another O/O who is leased to LEAM. I...

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FedEx LTL Units Cut Fuel Surcharges FedEx Corp.’s less-than-truckload FedEx Freight unit said Monday it will reduce its standard LTL fuel surcharge by 25%, effective immediately. FedEx National LTL, FedEx Corp.’s long-haul LTL company formed from the former Watkins Freight Lines, also...

What does anyone know about these folks? I have seen a few of their cargo vans on the road, but I have never spoken with a driver. If you have any privacy concerns, please send me an Instant Message.

All of this talk about scales and logs got me to thinking about another type of inspection station. I was in Florida over the weekend and I notice the Ag Stations not only indicate ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, but they also say CARGO VANS. What's the scoop on these types of stations? Do they mean...

The vast majority of my load offers have a FSC of 20 cpm or more. I am sitting at home in a good freight area and I get a load offer at 9 cpm. The load was going 304 miles into a fairly decent area. I turned it down. I sent a QC message as my reason for the refusal: FSC too low. I am of the...

UPS will cut an unspecified number of jobs at its supply-chain unit, laying off some employees and reassigning others, Bloomberg reported Friday. The layoffs at UPS Supply Chain Solutions affect mostly administrative and technical staff in North America, Bloomberg reported, quoting UPS...

Could someone please explain what is a PARS load? How does a PARS load work in conjunction with a transponder?

Oil prices recently reached a record-high of over $75 a barrel. But I don't think it'll stay there. Saudi Arabia’s oil minister Ali al-Naimi is warning that oil price hikes and global oil demand could soon disappear. In fact, he is also warning that oil prices could easily “plummet†in...

I remember someone taking a group shot of those who attended the EO Forum Breakfast. Is that picture available to be posted here?

I read a post regarding a cargo van driver being ticketed in Michigan for not crossing the scales. It got my attention because I am in Michigan a lot with my cargo van. I have asked several people regarding the official ruling for the lower 48 states and Canada regarding scaling as they apply...

Are things getting better? From an engineering standpoint I would say they are improving. From an attitude perspective things remain status quo. The folks at the BIG Three still are quite removed from the concerns (Reasonable concerns) voiced by the consumer. For example, I wanted to carry the...

I was asked to post some information about the 2006 Chevy Express Van with the Duramax Diesel. At 6,000 miles I am averaging 21.0 mpg. Largest load to date was 1,000lbs going to Grand Rapids, MI. Mileage was the same. I usually run between 65-70mph. Here is the van configuration: 2006...