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Rob, You got alot of good advice from alot of the people here on EO. Something I learned from a Mentor of mine while I was doing my college internship. He told me "You're going to meet alot of different people in your line of work and everybody has a different way of doing things. But in the...

Ragman, I'm at my office in St. Charles, IL and am going through my business card file. I found the company S.O.S. Special Order Service. I have four different cards from the President to 3 different Account Executive aka their version of Sales Reps. The address shows two the president shows...

Since the carriers I associate with usually deal with outbound freight within oh 600 miles or less, I'm usually out and back and still make a decent living. Besides I have a loving wife and a loyal husky who welcome me with open arms and lots of kisses when I get home from the road!

Pilgrim, I am sooo sorry for your loss. And I realize it's hard to discuss, but thank you for sharing your grief and pain with us, so that 1. We as pet owners are aware of this disease. and 2. Know that you are not alone is this and it helps to talk about it and not keep it bottled up. God...

Congrats on getting a trip finally! See patience pays off! *my favorite quote from "Hill Street Blues"........"Let's Roll..and Hey Let's Be Safe Out There!"

Ragman, When I ran expedited freight out of Atlanta, back in the 90's, I came across a company SOS (Special Order Service) out of north Georgia. I think they were based out of either Dalton, GA., or Chattanooga, TN. That maybe the company trucks you've seen. When I get a chance I've got a...

Chef, That meatloaf you talked about recently sounds good at the BBQ!

Hello, My name is Tom, aka Redbird. I live in the western suburbs of Chicago. Been in expediting since 1986 on a part-time basis. Began with a 1980 Dodge Cargo Van in Chicago area. In 1989 graduated from college and relocated my business to the Atlanta area with a 1989 Ford Cargo Van and...

Yeah but just a few....lol The last of a dying "MOPAR" breed. Taken over by something called a Sprinter!

As the Expedite Expo fast approaches, I have to reflect back to my very first expo, I went to in Wilmington back in 2006. It coincides with two posts back in April "Heartbroken" (by Wolfman) and "RIP Little Buddy" (by Cheri). *You will never forget them and the healing takes a long time! My...

Jefferson's idea of creating some business cards is a good idea, It's exactly how I got my start in the expedite business back in Atlanta in the late '80's early '90's. When I wasn't driving, I put on a dress shirt and tie, go knock on doors of the freight forwarders at Atlanta Harstfield Int'l...

The best think for you Jack is to rest and keep the weight off the foot. God Bless Gracie for helping out like she has. Hopefully when things do pick up you'll be 100% ready to hit the road.

Good Job Skyraider, I knew that old Mopar would come through for ya! lol! Mine is back up and running and ready for some freight out of the Windy City!

I've dealt with Peter in the past on a trip, real good guy and paid me on time. Moved his offices from Bensenville area closer to his home area of St. Charles.

Zoli, and Shmekro I sent you both a seperate PM.

Had a pick up in Aurora, IL going to Waterloo, IA and after I dropped, DH to Galena, IL for a pickup back to Aurora, IL......as TJP says..."Dollas"! :)

Can't speak for use with straight trucks but I have AAA and have used it many times for towing and for road service. Couple of years ago while delivering freight to a town below Davenport, IA had a blowout on Hwy. 61. and used AAA had fantastic service. They offer two types of plans go with the...

That had to be a Mack Truck run!

I've got a '98 Ford CV and the side doors are rusting out. *(They're not original doors) Has anybody ever attempted to replace van doors and if so how big of a project am I looking at, or would it be smart to find the doors in a junk yard and have a friend who does body work do it for me. The...

Dennis, in keeping with the type of sleeping arrangement from the old van but not permanently mounted. Build a platform similar to what you had but when you need the extra space for that fourth pallet, etc, be able to fold the platform forward so the base is facing the rear of the drivers seat...