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Whoever dispatch like most gets it 99% of the time.

They seem to work pretty well on my truck. Even after several other vehicles pass them when they are on the shoulder, I often see deer run away as though something spooks them as I pass by. I would recommend them.

Trips to Canada are another issue. Personally, I've always refused any loads to Canada just because I know it can be a nightmare at worst or, at best, it means sitting and waiting when I could be rolling here in the states. I do plan on going to Canada once I get my FAST card, but I don't...

I know what your saying and thats the thing, there really is not that much paper work - orientations can make it seem like there is, but in reality, all thats needed is the BOL with a signature - some companies also have a PRO bill. So in total, for most loads, there are no more than two pieces...

I happened to see a couple of vans like the one you described. Don't usually see many, but yesterday coming up I-77, I saw three or four! Anyway, sounds like you found someone to pay a fair rate - good for you. I also think its awesome that you'll be getting your class A CDL as it'll open up...

I know that I have seen them from time to time but you should probably call some company recruters and talk with them. They will be able to give the best recommendations. Best to you!

Not sure what your particular goals are but heres the way it goes in the expediting biz. The more weight you can haul and/or the more room for freight you have, the more the load will usually pay. So, using that as the bible:), the longer the van, the better the opportunity to get higher paying...

Well folks, my orientation is now complete, I am now fully educated on company policies and procedures. As I suspected, this orientaion was pretty much typical as far as orientations go. Although I will admit that it's presentation was much better than expected - due to the presenters...

RE: can a moderator tell me why my post was sudden I just got back on-line myself. The last post I recall seeing was Tom asking you to call him on the phone - have you called him yet?

I dunno about the junk yards, but I split a gut over your tag line LOL

Tennesseahawk, great post, I completely agree!

Once again, I think raceman best understands my frustration. I am not against a few hours of orientation - heck, there actually are good reasons for it, but to see the same videos on safety, entering/exiting the truck properly etc. is a waste of time and not necessary - especially for a...

But I am moving around too much - its always the last resort, but thats the biz. Don't put experienced people through everything. That is what the word experience means. We know something just not everything. Beautifully said! Recruters, Safety, are you listening?

Heres my beef - do others agree? I am starting with a new company this coming week and absolutely dread the thought of the TWO DAYS of orientation. Being through this a few times already, I can say in all honesty - WHAT A COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME! I have been through a few orientations that took...

I agree, but for those who are more familiar with this particular game, two weeks can be plenty.

I dunno raceman, while I absolutely, 100% agree with the principle behind your suggestion, I personally do not think it very prudent to publicly criticize companies that do not treat us as we wish to be treated. In my prior tooling career, I used to very succesfully live by the old saying...

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The only time I might use my shadow is when I see the vehicle in front of me cast its shadow directly even with the end of the vehicle - otherwise, I developed the habbit in the big truck to always wait till I see both headlights in my mirror - that always leaves tons of room, especially for a D...

RE: Expediter Rated Truck Service for Freightliner I think this is an awesome idea! Seems obvious to me that it could add tremendous value to EO, which is already a giant help for expediters. If I needed, say, a PM somewhere along my route, I could open EO, click "Service Center" (or...

I could almost see that if fuel were .85/gal again. But again, who's working for whom? Paying over 50% is rediculous IMO. I don't disagree with your post at all. And thats a good point - who is working for whom? Perhpas the better question is - "whom depends on whom?" And again, why is paying...