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Keep in mind that sometimes Evel Knievel can be up to no good before your truck is even loaded. If the freight they are loading on your truck is damaged during (or before)loading, you need to note it somehow to prevent a damage claim. An instant camera (or even a digital one) is a great...

I'm not a lady expediter, but I think I can give a little advice here. The best showers are at the Flying-J in London, ON - but as a rule the showers at most J's and petro's are pretty decent. I'm not much on the kitchen, but instant grits made a lot of warm, stick to your ribs breakfasts in my...

Some truck stops have big light poles on a concrete base in their lots. You can't get a 53 footer in there, but a straight truck will fit just fine. I always tried to be courteous and leave the big spots for big trucks... and I personally would shy away from the false bill of lading trick, but...

There are still a lot of drivers out there that just put the freight in the truck and go....no load locks, straps, or anything. Those folks are just an accident waiting to happen. I always preferred using a lot of ratchet straps and having a lot of e-track. If you carry a big selection of straps...

I always used my standard dialup account thru my Nextel phone. Nextel offers many plans with free evenings and weekends, and you can get a data cable at the Nextel store. I'm not a Nextel salesman or anything, but I had very good connections in most places and it got the job done. I was...

Please keep in mind that owners and drivers are still just people. Before you commit to working for an owner, try and get to know them a little bit. Decide for yourself if this is the person that you are willing to trust with your livlihood. Personality conflicts happen sometimes - it's just...

Just an FYI - some parts available at the TA repair centers have excellent warrantees. keep a good record of all your warranteed parts regardless of which garage did the work. Sometimes this can save you some cash - and every dollar counts.