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RE: General questions regarding the current fuel s That's a great question LC... In times of outrageous fuel prices like we are experiencing now, fuel surcharges are the only way to keep O/O's in the market. An aggressive fuel surcharge program shows the O/O that his or her company is working...

This is really a great question. I don't know of any regulation that prohibits removing the passenger seat, and have seen it done in several vans. It makes a great place for a fridge, and even an excellent location for a laptop if you are using onboard gps. I am interested in what our...

Bubba, That is going to require some personal information that I don't recommend posting in any forum. Your best bet is to call and speak to the different recruiters from each company. Any of us would be glad to help you out and give you some one on one question and answer time. Each case is...

If you really must know.... I have had both cheese coneys AND sweet tea IN that truck!!!! All at the same time, and yes, it was like living a dream. I don't know the location of the truck these days, but I'm pretty sure the sweet tea and cheese coneys are stuck securely around my waist. uhhh...

I would personally look into carrying a sousaphone instead of a tuba. Both produce the same tonal range and are played identically, but the sousaphone is much more easily stored and would take up less of your valuable cargo space. I'm glad that my ability to remember useless information can...

I've seen some really cool devices that plug right into the reese hitch receiver under the back bumper. These things are like a nerf bar for forklift drivers to crash into before they get to the expensive places. If I were a van or Sprinter O/O I'd much rather have the disgruntled forklift pilot...

When you are done playing with all the computer stuff, I recommend getting a six pack of cheese coneys and a half gallon of sweet tea. Even if the computer junk still doesn't work, the items mentioned above will make everything seem just a little bit more tolerable. Please accept this tested and...

Good question!! and a perfect one for a guy that has seen this business from both sides of the windshield... (Note that I am not speaking for all carriers, just making a general statement). Owner/Operators signing on with a major carriers are viewed as "Independent Contractors". This means...

Hey Bubba - this site is by far the best source for information when looking into expediting as a career. Almost every major carrier is represented by drivers as well as company folks. Check out all the sponsors of the site, and make a list of numbers and just start calling. Contrary to popular...

Hey Bushrod, I can only speak for E-1, but we require 2 years experience for our straight truck drivers. 18 Months would be OK if you had a CDL training certificate. A more local company may be able to work with you in the style that you request. Keep looking and you will find a good fit. I...

Hey Stock, there are a lot of factors to consider here... the main one, at least in my opinion is the setup that you propose. Nowadays the van market is TIGHT. If you are dead set on a van, I feel that a sprinter is the way to go. The 2500 series Sprinter is plenty sufficient for what you'll...

If the customer is not able to shrink wrap the skid, a couple of heavy moving blankets and ratchet straps can make a fine impromptu freight containment system. I used that system a few times myself instead of turning down the load. Customers appreciate your resourcefulness, and you keep freight...

Something that we don't think about is how different parts of the country have different kinds of germs. Expediters travel to the far reaches and get exposed to almost every possible strain of flu and colds out there - every year. It will take a while for your immune system to build up to some...

Based on climate and freight potential, I would check out someplace between Nashville and the rocket just off I-65. That would be my choice, and I still might head that way one of these days. That's my 2 cents - Scott "My Old Ride" [p]...

In a nutshell, the rule states that you can have no more than 70 hours on duty within any 8 day period. If you add up your last seven days and the total is 63 hours, then today you have only 7 hours of on duty time available. The new HOS rules have a little bonus built in though... If you have...

I have to start off by saying that yes, I was a HUGE Northstars fan, it hasn't been the same since the move. Now that I have that out of my system..... What would be the most beneficial test for potential expediters would be a standardized "patience" test. I have seen a lot of drivers and owner...

Swish, the freight picture should start turning the corner right about now, gradually increasing into peak season. Keep in mind that in the expediting game sometimes it's all location just like real estate. If you are in the right place at the right time it's gonna "feel" busy no matter where...

Maybe we could be "a few parking places short of a rest area". "My Old Ride" [p] http://www.expeditersonline.com/hotnews/images/scott_han_sig_file.jpg Questions About Express-1? Call me 1-800-800-5161 -----------------------------------------

Hey Butch - Our pay scale varies not only by weight but by volume as well. Our policy is to pass along whatever vehicle size is charged to the customer when they book the load. If a load weighs 200 pounds but is 8 skids it is still a d load by volume. If a load is 3 Skids but weighs 5500 lbs it...

Skittles, a story like yours makes all of our time on these forums worthwhile. You have taken time, read all the posts, formed realistic opinions and expectations, and have established a course of action based on the experiences of newbies and veterans alike. That is what these forums are all...