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Be prepared to run many cheap loads. As most of the third layer of carriers, Bolt, and many other as well, has what is known as "Major Accounts". Expect a 10-20 cpm decrease in the loaded rate. Keep your ears open during orientation and listen for this canned statement. "You may OCCASIONALY...

Ah yes, the proverbial "package rate" analysis. Maybe good enough today, but.... Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Simple math: Big Truck + Fuel Expenses x Maintenance Costs divided by a lack luster 1st quarter in 2007 = O/O Blues A new truck...

I saw where Michigan had millions of Ash trees killed by a beetle and now it has been detected in Ohio. I hope they set up an Ag station right next to that weigh station above Toledo on I-75. I am also going to write my state representative to see if he could get a bill passed that would also...

Hey Phil, did you get a good FSC to boot?

Ok, so what are they checking for on your way out of the state? Would I have to surrender the bananas I just bought at WalMart?

All of this talk about scales and logs got me to thinking about another type of inspection station. I was in Florida over the weekend and I notice the Ag Stations not only indicate ALL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, but they also say CARGO VANS. What's the scoop on these types of stations? Do they mean...

Bryan, I salute you sir! About one in ten seems to get the message. Motto: If you don't stand for something...you'll fall for evrything! Anyone with a lick of sense may be inclined to take a reduced rate to move out of a dead freight area. That is NOT the focal point of the discussion. We are...

Could explain ACE regulations?

Thanks for the tip. One other quick question. The card info says that they will give you a room for 24 hours regardless of the time you check in. Have you found that to be the case? Has any hotel been reluctant to honor the card.

Excellent post! Money is a universal tool thats fixes mechanical problems. :-)

I never read one post about any O/O expecting the FSC to cover 100% of the cost for fuel. I do remember many O/O's expecting the carrier to pass along 100% of the FSC that is collected from the shipper. The carrier is not fueling anything. It is the O/O that is pulling up to the pumps. Yes, I...

And that comes as a revelation to you? $30,000 for a decent van. $204 per day average and all the dents you can eat when running NY. Gee, where do I sign up? The ad should read East Coast, West Coast LOCO Drivers.

I would I have thought after the first ticket the message should have been clear. And a simple reply to these other seasoned professionals such as, "You guys are right and I will take that driver's improvement course," would have most likely resulted in some one helping you to find a carrier...

Are you thinking straight truck or cargo van?

Wow! That is really a great post. I thank you for your assistance. PS. How does the broker get paid for processing the paperwork?

And that is why they should shut their doors. In a free market economy the cream rises to the top. Some folks who may have been unprepared for the rigors of the profession will leave the industry. I am more concern about those who continue to watch their loaded mile rates decline and do...

I was at that FlyingJ on Wednesday night and heard a little sleet pecking on the roof in the morning. Slept in until 9:30am got a load offer while I was in the shower (go figure) that picked up in Buffalo at 11:00am and dropped of in Erie, PA at 2:00pm. On the way into Buffalo a local radio...

Thanks ACE. I have that card too. It cost nothing to join. I was was just confused about the reference to a card being from OOIDA, because as a member I have not seen one offered. Quite possibly it may have been a fringe benefit in conjunction with a Fleet Card or another program. Again...

I am not sure about every aspect of Mike and Cyn's situation, but hopefully they will continue to post information that will help the rest of us to be on guard for what may be lurking just around the next bend. One statement that was made in a reply to Mike's post really disturbs me and it...

Me too! It was a necessity for me. Corporations tend to not hire folks when they hit 55. Why? Because the cost of their health care expense increases by 40% or more. They just let you go and hire somebody who is 40. I'd much rather be home every night, but one does what one has to do to pay...