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  1. RedBird

    Newbie Cargo Van O/O's first post - Need Advice

    thanks for the info
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    Newbie Cargo Van O/O's first post - Need Advice

    Smaller companies such as yours (Indy Expediting) probably focus on one way loads out of Indy area. They don't have the driver base scattered throughout the country as does the bigger companies such as FedEx, Bolt, Express1, etc.......Companies like the big ones I mentioned have sales reps...
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    Logo on Van

    Lucky for me the four carriers I run for, do not make me put signs on my van, unless I'm going into an airport for a recovery piece, or a place like Caterpillar or John Deere. Otherwise they feel it's nobodies business what I'm doing on the road.....I don't get compensated anymore for...
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    Van Pay

    Guys...........We've gotten off the topic of the original question! This happens alot I notice. Let's Focus and answer the man's question. If you want to talk about profit and making money doing this job, then start another thread about! In answer to the original question. The norm is...
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    How do you get started hotshoting with your personal vehical

    Good advice from the other two people. But first what kind of truck do you have and call around to some of the expedite companies on this site to see if they can use your type of vehicle. If you don't have any experience in expediting then consider driving for someone else, or hook up with a...
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    When do you Sleep/

    Hello fellow expediters, This question pertains really to the solo o/o but if you're a team and you once ran solo then by all means please offer your input. When you're dispatched on a long load (def as let's say from a trip I ran last June from Elgin, IL to Atkins, VA) when do you stop...
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    What Do You Listen To?

    While traveling what do you folks listen to, is it the radio? and if so is it satellite or regular radio. Or do you listen to the CB?
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    How Do You Pay Expenses

    Just curious to know how do most of you fellow expediters pay for your expenses? Do you charge on a credit card? or Do you pay with cash?
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    how many still out here today

    The wife has been off since Fri 12/19/08, she took a "snow day" off from work. So she and I have been doing some small local runs around the Chicago area all this week. We decided to stop taking any loads up til the 24th so we can spend Christmas Day with her family and spend "Christmas" with...
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    New Food Stop

    Lamberts is awesome.........Been to the location in Sikeston, MO. Better bring an appetite cause you're gonna need it the portions are huge! And it's fun to catch the "throwed rolls" too!
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    How long do you Stay out?

    Well then I better get to typing away here!!!!! but then when will I find time to drive if I'm on-line all the time! LOL.
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    How long do you Stay out?

    Living in the suburbs of Chicago, I usually take a run and turn around and deadhead home. Not really by my choice though; 1. The carriers I work for primarily specialize in one way freight and do not dabble in loadboard stuff! 2. The wife is happy with me knowing I'll be home ASAP.....she...
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    Looking to raise van roof, rear doors

    While driving around the Chicago area, I have seen a company called Fore-Tec Medical. They run ford vans with raised roof and doors. You might want to contact them and find out where they get their van modifications done at!
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    Taking care of our fellow drivers

    I should have clarified earlier, generally I do turn off and on my headlights at night and daytime as well as but will also sometimes flash the brights real quick no offense to anyone out on the road, But I will flash my brights on an oncoming vehicle with their bright lights on......It's a...
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    Van to Dock Ramp

    I agree with MC Buggy. Most shippers with call with the order request give the measurements and weight and don't really care how or with what type of vehicle it's moved in! Now I'm sure there are some shippers who are anal about a specific type of vehicle and the carrier makes every effort to...
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    Taking care of our fellow drivers

    I'm not really sure why I'm posting this but I guess I need to talk about it with my fellow drivers out here to get the point across........We need to take care of each other out on the road, whether you drive a cargo van or a big truck. We're all doing the same job of delivering freight...
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    Corporate Lodging Discounts

    Ok my appologies...I was mistaken....I happened to have the motel receipt in front of me at my desk and logged onto CLC website to view my account and did see the $4.95 difference tacked on my bill! But hey it's still alot cheaper than not having the discount to begin with......and being able...
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    Corporate Lodging Discounts

    I have never been charged the $4.95 fee for using the card at all unless I went through the CLC people to find me a room. The only time I went through them was on a weekend vacation to Wisconsin when the original place refused me because of my pet and they were a "pet friendly motel"! I just...
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    Corporate Lodging Discounts

    I have never had a problem using my CLC card. When I joined I never had to pay any one time fee either. Just had to provide them a valid credit card as to where to bill the room. I've had disputes as to room rates...Trying to jack them up on weekends...and CLC says just stay there and the...
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    Take Care

    If there are no candidates to vote for...Then write yourself in for President. That is what I do!
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