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I won't go into any dealership names here, because most are guilty. These "class-8" experts sell these trucks for $50-70k. Here's what I see in these trucks: Trade-ins with 450-550k miles. Stretch the frame, throw a box on it. We all agree it'll take around $12-20k for a reputable place to...

Stuck here in OK with a phantom problem. After I stop for awhile, then start it back up, I drive for a very short distance and it cuts out. After it sits for about a half hour it starts again. The first place I took it to was a small shop. All they did was change a fuse which didn't need...

There are 51 ads since the beginning of the month for driver/teams wanted/available. Does that seem high to you? What do you think it means, if anything?

Time has come to get some legs put on the ol' beater. About half the hi-lo drivers worry when going into my truck, even though it has tandems in back. Well... it does drop a bit when they use the heavy forklifts :7 Where can I find some used dollies around Detroit? I know a trailer repair...

Some members have expressed concern with this company and the kind of freight they have. I noticed the banner for them that says "Be your own dispatcher" and "No risk" and "No commitment". Well, once freight is on my truck there's commitment. What happens when no one's there when you arrive? I'd...

Got here Sunday, and sitting here looking for a load. If anyone's in the area, give me a shout. I'll wait till Wed., then take some LTL outta here. For anyone stuck here, and wanting to get a room, I have the perfect place. Family Gardens Suites is only $49 for a single (if you get a rest area...

Hearing tiredofsittin, and numerous others, complain on how bad it's been for vans lately, got me thinking. I was gonna just post it in the "How Dependant is Expediting" thread, but I decided to start a new one just on this topic. Tired, you've been having a bad streak lately. It doesn't help...

How are conditions driving I-10 along the coast? I thought the hurricanes damaged areas of the road, but haven't seen anything on the site other than normal construction. If I do go that way, towards Houston, I'm taking I-12 to avoid New Orleans. Please post if you've just been that way. Thanx!

I'm stuck in Blacksburg, SC for the time being. This is a damned if you do/damned if you don't place. Loads are coming across from at least 2 hours away, but on different sides... Charleston, Asheville, Greensboro. If I move, I leave Charlotte and the other areas in the opposite direction. Also...

Have you ever driven somewhere and the view made you think you had died and gone to heaven? Let's hear some. Thought about this post while driving my truck home from Washington state. White Pass on US12 through WA is very nice, with Mt. Saint Helens in the distance. But the clincher for me was...

Well... a few people have wondered what I've been up to. I think this is a good time to tell. I just got out of a situation that my nephew and I thought would be lucrative, but didn't work out that way. Out of respect to the one who gave us the opportunity, I'll leave it at that. I'm signing on...

A recent question on staying awake made me realize, once again, how valuable my Sirrius is. Curious as to how many of you also rely on that gem of an invention to carry them through 11 hours a day. My wife originally got Sirrius for me when I kept whining that they wanted $40/year to listen to...

I'm posting this to warn everyone who's purchasing or lease-purchasing from an owner. What I've gone through could've been alot worse, but losing money is never fun. Last September I made an agreement to buy my FL-106 from someone who posted an ad on EO. I agreed to pay $1750/month for two...

Reading the article on the front page about Panther's take-over has me a bit worried. I was thinking this very thing the other day and how I would react. Fact is, it has happened and I don't know what to think. The article paints a rosey picture of all the good things to come for Panther...

Deadheading home (Romulus, MI area) from Franklin, OH yesterday, I've had to have seen around 10 Panther B and D units going the other way. Other than that, one or two Tri-states, two TSTs, and a couple small companies. While I'm happy that my company seems so busy, it makes me wonder if the...

Is this year going to be different from last year as far as tickets go? IE, we can't get in without them? I liked just being able to walk up and browse, but if tickets are a must, I'll get em. BTW... If you see a tall, lanky dude with a seahawks hat on, that'll be moi. :D Scratch that... my...

It has occured to me that TA is getting worse than Pilot as far as fuel prices go. TA rarely, if ever, posts their prices on the street. And on two occasions were much higher than their competition ON THE SAME EXIT. The TA in Gary, IN was .10 higher than the Pilot, and .06 higher than both Pilot...

Where are some good places to layover after going to NYC? I heard Hartford was great, but after being told by dispatch that they avg 4 runs a day, we sat 2 days. I would've left after 1, but to where? We ended up getting a dry run, then a run to AR, so it ended up well. Where would you layover...

Orientations for Express-1 and Panther were similar in one big aspect... both said they had record breaking years last year, and expect the same this year. Years ago both had to lower rates in order to keep competative. Now that they're both making buku bucks again, where's our cut? This is...

Is it me, or are there other tall drivers who believe trucks aren't made for them? I'm 6'4", have an FL106, and a new clutch that everyone says feels great... except me. To me, the clutch feels like lead because my leg can't extend. And, of course, the seat is made for someone 5'9" and will not...