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I am trying to remember if someone once posted that in order to haul government loads, you must register your own authority as a "Contract Carrier." If that is correct, will being register in that manner exempt you from: "providing for-hire truck transportation to the general public? Common...

Frank, This is the post I was thinking about. Are you saying that if I have my own authority and I am also leased to a carrier and I receive income from both sources, that I can not take the mileage deduction?

Jim, The carrier is going to mount it as a QC is required. I would rather have it mounted inside, but if they say no then Terry's set up would be my next choice. Terry, Yes, I liked your fan mount. You called me with the hole dimension last fall just after I bought the 2008. I believe it...

Again, you stated "most" carriers. That is exactly the problem! They will remain the "most" as long as O/O's continue to sign with them. I can drop off in Nashville, sleep for 8 hours, spend another 4 hours doing maintenance, or paperwork, or reading or whatever, and ask if I can be moved to a...

Try Betsy at Transport Insurance Agency. You will find their number on the EO home page. I have my van insured through them. I believe the rate is based upon GVWR.

When folks stop doing business with those who won't be a business partner, then we won't be having this discussion. Make sense? Nuff said?

As a veteran, I did not take an Oath of Allegiance that indicated my Commander-in-Chief would do what I wanted. What I want, or do not want, has no bearing on the miltary operating at peak performance. If that were the case, I would have asked the Commander-in-Chief to hire mercenaries so I...

It is when you recieve zero compensation to move your truck; then your self-imposed deadhead becomes "Really Outrageous Insanity". If the loaded mile rate is equal, I can not understand why anyone would lease to a carrier that chooses not to be a business partner as evidenced by their...

Yes, I have reviewed that site. To take advantage of the card I mentioned, you must have a good credit history. For those who have overcome the blemished credit profile, this card offers a nice reward. Glad to hear you are on the right track.

I try to stay out of truck stops, but trying to string a poncho liner and take a field bath is a little difficult in a Walmart parking lot; especially if the temp is less than 70 degress. And I'd probably get arrested if I tried to do so. If I am running ahead on time, I will shower when I...

That is a fair deal. The card I am using works two ways. I get 3 points for every $1.00 spent on fuel. (3%) When I am ready to use the benefit I have two options: I can take a cash payment or I can get a Gift Card/Certificate. What is really cool, is that certain Gift Card/Certificate...

If you have an Aerocell DRW could you please tell me where your Qualcomm is mounted? If it is mounted inside the cargo box I would like to know if you have the integral skylight roof or not. I believe I saw an Aerocell DRW without the integral skylight, which makes the roof area thicker...

To those would have inquired about this card...you are welcome. Just a reminder that the promotional period for the $100 Gift Card ends on May 31, 2008. Just drop me an email if you are interested and I'll send you the link.

I really don't give it much thought anymore. Why? With the license plate number from your truck, (if you own it) a laptop and an internet connection; your Social Security Number, home address, medical history, etc. is just a matter of a few well-placed keystrokes. I could also use a police...

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Buddy, You are correct! Many "retired" folks do drive as expediters. The key word is "retired". That usually indicates that they have additional available income; therefore, they will adjust their driving habits and "in service" time to suit their needs. The rest of us old guys who do not...

During this economic down turn it becomes even more critical to utilize the system to one’s advantage. I realize that not everyone does well with managing credit card expenditures; hence, this post is for those consumers who pay off their balance every month. These disciplined consumers never...

The article by Jeff Jenson explains why I chose to be a member of the team at Tri State. I will call particular attention to the section entitled: "The Drivers". Mr. Chidister, CEO, knows that today's drivers are not simply going to accept every load offer that is presented to them. He goes on...

For anyone considering this type of change, and you have an automatic transmission, you better get it in writing that the ECM can be reflashed to recognize and accept the new ratios. Otherwise, the torque converter will read the shift points incorrectly and your tranny will go into limp mode...

Weight is just the chassis, cargo box and 3 gallons of gas. Any dealer can order you a chassis; if they can find one. The American Axle strike has the GM production facility shut down. It was truly a miracle for me to get one. A shuttle bus company in Michigan had a cancelled order and they...