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Great input thus far.... Keep that input coming. If you like pm me. :)

Good point Tempest. we are looking to start as H/W team for a o/o. Our thoughts are to learn the biz before jumping into ownership.

Inquiring minds want to know, What are the entry costs/fees as well as monthly fee's in this biz. My wife and I are working a budget therefore we could use some input. We have told a wide varity of things and such from various recruiters so we thought we would go to the PEOPLE ...You to get...

currious minds want to know, Does anyone have any input or experience with the trucking company First Class from the Detroit area. I have read the aritcle about them here on EO. just wanting more input.

You all have been helpfull. Drove full size school bus for many years in Michigan and needed to maintain cdl w/ air, p, and recently S endoursements. When seeing this add I was confussed , thinking that his trucks weight was close to or more than school bus. This add has appeared on here...

There is a gentleman advertising in the EO classifieds "drivers wanted", for teams to drive his straight rigs w/ big comtfy sleeper and "NO CDL'S required. How does this Happen? Notice the pic, it looks like a cut-out copy and paste photo, this add dosnt set well with me.

Ok, I have read The threads about contracts with owners and I have read that some say if the owner dosnt offer you a contract to walk away. I have also read that owners wont offer you a contract untill the last day of orientation however I have a couple more questions that I can not seem to...

I read where a o/o had mentioned "staying on the expediter boards" Maybee your answer will also answer my next. Does this expediter board apply only to o/o or too fleet driver as well? Thanks loads

The names are many......Thanks to you all that are in the group of "many":D

Thanks Crazynuff, We will contact them.....

We loved School Bus Driving but there really isn't any money in it, you only drive for a couple of hours a day...We have done tons of research on this business and talked to many many Truck drivers and Fleet owners and Recuiters.....We know it's rough out there right now with the fuel prices and...

You really think people in their 50's is to old to start trucking? I thought alot of retired folks went into this.............And is there really alot of Truckers not getting paid? The last reply was very disheartning to us....

Phil & Diane.....You have been such a big help, We don't know how to thank you....Maybe we will see you out on the road someday....Talk to you soon and Thanks again....Gail & Greg

H/w team want to know what would be a percentage of gross pay to deduct/hold back for taxes. We are about to sign on with a fleet owner and we are needing to determine as close as we can the BOTOM line Thanks so much

All of you have been such a big help...I think we have some more reading to do about expediting....Sounds fun, But i don't think it's all fun!!! We will keep reading and learning from this Forum everyday.....Keep up the great work...Thanks

My Husband and I are looking in going into Straight Trucking...We have talked to alot of people about it and even have a friend that does it....We will drive for a owner, We manage a camp right now, Our pay is housing and $500 a month, We have been living like this for over 5 years and have just...

Cell phone, internet, and QC fee's what other Fixed monthly monies are needed or a must for a newbie couple that is going to start with a o/o? Yes are personal monthlies are a seperate isssue. Sure do enjoy and appriciate the posts Regards, Greg

None Taken A team. When I say "tons" I meant alot. what do we look for in a recruiter? Who's intrest do they have? that sort of thing. All the carrier advertisements say they offer the best, better or none other. Yes we all have our favorite ice cream and that is a good thing. However we...

Greetings to ALL, My wife and I have reached a crossroad in our life and needless to say its time to persue a differant carrer/job. This Biz of trucking has us very interested. We have read a ton of the posts on this web, Have 2 friends in the expediting industing (one a sub-contractor w/...