Search results

Larry, I can speak only for Express-1, but we do require 2 years experience in straight trucks and tractors. It is a regulation that is required by our insurance company. There are some specific circumstances that can gain you some extra experience points, but we're looking for 2 years as a...

My most memorable load was taking a load of medical equipment to the NYC coroner the day after the 911 attacks. I got a police escort all the way to the temporary medical facilities near ground zero. That was my proudest day as an expediter. Weirdest loads... that's a tossup between the circus...

A-team, I've got 2 points to suggest to you that I feel are the most misunderstood about what we do... 1. If you know exactly where you are going to be two days from now, You are probably not an expediter. (and) 2. If you are lacking patience in your demeanor then expediting is probably not a...

With excellent customer skills and a good work ethic, you would be a welcome addition to any expediting company. You state that you drive a lot, but you don't indicate what sized vehicle. A lot of companies require experience if you are looking at getting into a straight truck, so a sprinter or...

Glen, I don't feel that anybody has rained on my parade. These are the kinds of things I'm looking for. (thanks participants). My new spin on an old problem is working to help lessen the problem. By identifying specific instances it helps to develop hypothetical "what if" scenarios for our...

Thanks to all of you for your input with my other post - that info is now being used to put together a training program as I stated in the post "has a dispatcher ever said anything rude?". Well now I want to flip to the other side of the coin, and see who's doing just the right things. I'm...

RE: It's somewhat different for a Canadian RE: How I totally agree with Rob on this one - but I have a serious red flag here, and I hope that I am not the only one who caught it. In his initial post Roger states that someone is guaranteeing him a certain amount of miles per month. Anybody that...

To sign on a single van as an independent owner/operator most folks come into the business as a sole proprietor - this means that you just use your social security number for tax purposes. There are many forms of incorporation that are available - although sole proprietorship suits a single...

Just an FYI to all, if it helps this topic... I occasionally monitor the NLM website where the majority of the automotive freight is put up for bid to major carriers. When a load is posted there is a little note that will appear indicating "dock high required". A lot of what once were "van"...

Hey Morgan, If a truck is in excellent physical condition and is reliable, some companies will make an exception to the 5 year rule provided that the truck is inspected at a facility that the company approves. Make your phone calls and you'll be amazed at the way some rules can be modified for...

If you are officially leased on to a carrier you will be operating under their authority. Running under 2 sets of numbers is illegal, and just try to imagine the red tape in the event of an accident. You are playing with some bad medicine here..... just my opinion - X

MadDog - The part about not being able to get qualified does not make any sense to me. If your record is as clean as you make it sound, there should be no problems making something happen for you. Keep trying - X

I agree with all the seven year people. IRS would only go back 3 years, but since it's a legal document I'd save 'em for seven. Log books don't take up much space - I'd just be safe and hang on to 'em. Take care - X

Rich - that was not just the right thing to do, that was the CLASSY thing to do. Thanks for making all of us look just a little bit better. That was awesome. - X

"i was wanting to drive a van for the freedom from logs and hos". Driving a van would keep you from having to maintain a log book, but I'm really not sure how it would affect the situation with the ho's. They're everywhere anymore. Just don't pay them any attention and they'll probably go away...

Madman - I can only speak for Express-1, but yes we do not haul hazmat. we don't neccessarily require a CDL per se, but all of our drivers in vans and sprinters must carry at least a chauffeurs endorsement on their license and have a valid DOT physical. Some states refer to the chauffeurs...

Dreamer - You get one million bonus points for finding and posting a picture of a pallet grabber. Well Done!!! I spent years trying to explain to people what the heck a pallet grabber is. When we were putting the package together with Griegers I absolutely had to make sure that we added a...

Hey Joe - It's unfortunate that you had to endure this kind of horror story as an introduction to our great industry. It sounds like you are a sharp guy - don't give up. That guy just sounds like a loser that won't be around long. (keep his number - I'll bet his truck will be for sale pretty...

"Why hug a tree when you can watch raceman post private notes in a public forum?"

If you have at least 2 years experience in that 33,000 GVW truck and a good driving record for the past 3 years, you can pretty much write your own ticket. I can't think of a company that wouldn't want to talk to you. Best Wishes - X