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Ok I have a class a cdl already. I know how to get the Hazmat endorsement and will do so soon. I want to make myself available as a team driver and be as valuable as possible. How do you get T-Val and DoD qualified? Bob (BTW, my wife says that I am 'certifiable'. I'm not sure what she...

Most people noticed that my post was meant to be humorous. After being happily married for 26 years and spending some time otr, I don’t think it is a problem. As for what I got from the ‘workshop’? Like I said, I met truck dealers, recruiters, fleet owners, wannabes and EO staff. While I know...

Maybr I should change my user name

What cup?:D

The truckload companies that I have talked to all say that they are being very picky hiring drivers. They have many experienced drivers knocking on their doors. They are a lot less forgiving to their current drivers as well because they are so easly replaced. They are not buying any trucks right...

:eek:Uh, you are about to get me in some real trouble. My lovely wife wasn't there and I was definitely alone. :o I drove up there alone, I sat, alone, next to a couple from MI. I then left alone, immediately and I drove straight home, alone.:rolleyes: Can I get a witness?:) Bob

As a driver doing my home work I can add this. Attend an EO Expediter Workshop. I did last night in Knoxville. You will get your fill of information. You will get questions answered face to face. You will get answers to questions that you haven’t even thought of that others will ask. You...

Kinda new here. I don't know anything and need your advice. I just bought a new truck. What companies are hiring and how much will I make each week. I need enough to take one week off each month and all holidays so we can entertain at house.

Well thanks. This is one of the most helpful conversations I’ve seen for someone like me looking into this business. Much is said about the freedom that comes with Expediting. This helps me confirm what I thought was true of it. Like life, freedom means personal responsibility. No entitlements...

You mean they didn't welcome you at a certain glass plant in PA or at any of the US Food Service placed? How about WalMart?:D Bob

Well I'm looking at it with both eyes open. I am a business owner so I do know the reality of this slow market. I have also driven otr so I know what that life can be like. Entering any business right now seems to be a risky idea. I believe, unless our economy goes belly up for good, there...

I"m still researching and won't attempt to answer your questions but I do have a suggestion. Why don't you sign up and go to the Expediters Online Workshop in Knoxville, Feb.15? Bob

On the Tri=State web site it suggests these estimated earnings; DOCK HIGH STRAIGHT TRUCK SINGLE - $1,800 - $2,600/WK TEAM - $3,500 - $4,500/WK 65% OF GROSS RATE BILLED TO CUSTOMER SOME MINIMUMS APPLY FUEL SURCHARGE AVERAGE= ADDITIONAL $.20-$.30 CPM I know what ‘estimate’ means but...

I’ve been digging deep in this forum and I have to say it’s really been a busy place for some time now. While I am still confused by all of the information and opinions, I am now confused at a higher level and about more important things.:confused: I have also signed up for the workshop in...

This may not be the best time to become an owner opperator.As you know all companies having trouble staying busy. I'm sure. I only just started this investigation. I’m not going to go down and fall in love with a truck and buy it. I would try to start out with a fleet owner and spend a full...

WD40 does a fair job

That’s brilliant Nightcreature. I guess that’s standard operating procedure for wise O/O’s. Another piece of the puzzle is in place. Thanks. That makes me think of another way to invest the $100K. My real estate entity could set up a note to loan the money to my separate trucking business...

I’m a struggling real estate professional and recently a class a otr driver. I’ve been reading through this board soaking up what I can about expediting. I liked the challenges of having a real estate business and really like truck driving but not being a company driver. I’m intrigued by...