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If you have a CDL-A or want to get one you'd probably like running hopper bottom feed trucks . They pretty much stay in that area and don't usually work weekends .

I left that company 4 years ago . I joined the OOIDA several months ago but thanks for the suggestion.

Just got in from Oklahoma City . That was my first load south since mid-December when all my loads went to ME, NH , CT , or PA. I hit snow or ice every trip .

Well , it snowed again in Ohio this week and Heather got behind the same salt truck !

The best way to protect your house and assets is to form an LLC or incorporate . One thing I learned though . If you use a second mortgage to buy a truck that makes your home part of the business and you lose that protection . Ignore ads of people saying they will help you form an LLC . I went...

I know one of the shop workers complained to the Department OF Labor about not getting time and a half for overtime . They worked a 50 hour week . Answer was any business doing all their business within the state is not subject to Federal regulations .

A similar question was just asked in the general forum . The gross income doesn't tell you much . There are a lot of variables . Is it worth it ? Evidently it is for many but I'd say most are not in it for the money . There are also many that decide it isn't worth it . I've seen too many...

It was a truck and trailer repair company . The biggest customers were intermodal trailer leasing companies - TransAmerica and Xtra.

Progressive is definately not the cheapest . I dropped them long ago . I als had State Farm for my personal vehicles but they told me they won't insure commercial vehicles . I have a 1 ton insured through Transportation Insurers in Delphi , IN . (765)564-2165

Cal the FedEX Custom Critical recruiter and ask them to mail you this info . They will send charts showing yearly average rate per mile , miles driven , availability , etc. for all classes of trucks .

Most applications I've seen ask about convictions , not arrests . Innocent until proven guilty , right ? It's true many people that commited crimes get off on technicalities but only a conviction is guilt . The one problem may be a restraining order . A judge will hit you with one of them...

I worked for a company in GA and things were as mentioned in the original post . I was there for 3 years . Nobody ever took any drug test . The trucks had no DOT numbers , no logs were kept. They operated class 8 tractors .Other employees had filed complaints and were told Federal regs only...

I wish ATCO much success with his new business . Working strictly intrastate exempts you from Federal regulations . I worked for a truck and trail repair company in GA . They worked strictly within the state and logging and drug tests were not required . I could and often did work over 80 hours...

A lot of people mistake OOIDA for a union . They are not . You pay a membership fee once a year . Your spouse gets a reduced fee as do all drivers for trucks you own . The lawsuits are on behalf of owner operators that got ripped off by large companies . The suits are mostly filed on behalf of...

Did you join OOIDA ? They are very helpful in knowledge of legal matters . They charge $450 to get your DOT , MC and BOC 3 . Leasing companies are a good source for used trucks . What are you doing about random drug testing ?

If you work for the USPS you know something has gone wrong with package delivery lately . Priority Mail can take weeks to get delivered . This has been discussed in forums at eBay and postalnews.com . Some say it's due to USPS scrapping their air fleet and awarding that work to FedEx . It realy...

A while back I posted about my truck being backed into . I was given good advice about dealing with the insurance company . The claim was handled by AIG in Des Moines . The day I faxed them estimates they mailed me a check for repairs . The day the truck came out of the shop I called them and...

Preacher mentioned talking to several expediters that never heard of this website . I know o/o's hate decals but does anyone think it would be a good idea to come up with small magnetic signs identifying the driver as an EO member ? They could be similar to the magnetic logos OOIDA gives their...

I'd look elsewhere for a job that doesn't require hazmat or paying for the insurance . Buying your own van and leasing directly to a non-hazmat carrier makes more sense . The background check for hazmat will delay your getting started by at least 30 days . Check for god , used . low mileage vans...

With a CDL-A and your experience you could make top dollar if you bought a tractor . All the expediting companies are always looking for tractors .