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    Van (B Unit)

    Rich Thanks for clearing that up. Im tossing up between a van and a C or D unit myself at this point (no longer on the D unit I started with...long story:7 :D
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    Van (B Unit)

    >Man, staying out for 3 months with a team driver in a >Van!!????? Well that WAS one of the things that crossed my mind? I was also under the impression the $ was better on a C or D unit
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    T-val

    Exactly what IS a T-val system?
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    Van (B Unit)

    Hello J and J Im curious as to why youre shfting from a D unit to a van? Any info would be appreciated
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    working for an o/o

    60/40 is pretty standard..There are some variances close to it like 65/35 I saw one 67/33 the larger amount goes to whoever is paying fuel.. driver or owner. There are some companies that specialize in trucker tax returns..You can find them in classifieds in the trucker magazine on the free...
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    Hazmat signs

    My experience running 1.3 G explosives Display(old Class B) Fireworks on Ryder Rental trucks i to take the corners of the stick on palcards and after peeling the backing turn two or three of them under about 1/2 in once you start them peeling off theyre usually not bad(except in very cold...
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    New Move

    KWexpress..where are you located?
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    Going after All Types

    RE:Going after All Types/Update Update me when and if you can
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    Good company to work for?

    All State Express in Kernersville NC is another low rent outfit to steer clear of. >Would anyone like to comment on a good company to work for, >or a company not to work for? >Any pros and cons about the companies would be appreciated >too. > >Thank you
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    Wannabe rookie in need of advice!!!!

    RE: some alphabet soup to translate I know that LTL stand for "Less than truckload" but what do 3TL and 4TL stand for?
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    Naptime

    ooops sorry that last item was to terryandrene not A team
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    Naptime

    Take the nap and coffee..it takes 30 mins for the caffeine to get into your system. Drink two cups and take the 20 min nap then get up...4 or so more hours should be no prob A-Team: the hours you feel sleepy are the peak hours for falling asleep at the wheel(or very close to them) according the...
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    Going after All Types

    RE:Going after All Types/Update Dont waste your time on Wage and Hour Division for the same reasons Ive given above along with the fact that the trucking industry is exempyt from wage and hour laws
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    Going after All Types

    RE:Going after All Types/Update If you were an O/O it is NOT wages. It is a consumer fraud scam. They took your money to sign on with them. They have apparently screwed you out of money you think you have coming. That is FRAUD and I spent 3 yrs as an investigator for the SC A.G office in the...
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    Health Ins and Workmens Comp

    davekc would that insurance be the same as "occupational" insurance.. Anywhere I could get an idea of going rates for it?
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    Going after All Types

    Definitely look into getting the Attorney General involved of whatever state they are in . Im guessing you signed on as an O/O? That would put it in the realm of "business opportunities" scams adn most AG 's offices have a dept tha specializes in just that kind of ripoff
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    Naptime

    i read somewhere that "crunchy" food and mint smell and tastes aided in keeping awake. I crunc mint life savers or sometimes the small carrot sticks.. less sugar
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    Getting Started

    OK.. The only stuff I've ever run on my "C" CDL has been Placarded explosives. So under 10,000 lbs has no HOS rules?
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    Runing I-70 across CO

    Got to do it on my very first run as an expeditor. It's everything they say it is.. The climb out of Denver and up through Aspen is spectacular and the drive through Glenwood(? I think) Canyon is challenging and rewarding. I sure did learn how to use an engine brake(although some of the small...
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