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We haul hazmat if it is under 1000#'s. ( no log or scales) Because we are in a van without a bulk head, we only take paint, lithium batteries, etc. We have hauled placarded hazmat a few times if needed but the rate must be really good, or it is going to a great area. We always hold out for a...

It is weird to say, but stuck in Chicago. 9.73 million people and not one call today. Somebody somewhere must want something from here.

One of my favorite areas! Lucky you.

Any day it does not snow in Canada is a holiday. National No Parka Day runs for both weeks of Canadian Summer. Then it is back to ice skates on the canals.

If you don't need a lot of income, then try Uber or something like delivering medical supplies. Driving a small van for a hospital may have you running to Cincinati or Cleveland once or twice a week. These don't pay big $$$ but they are not too bad. Sometimes places like Lab Quest or Lab Core...

I try never to put stuff on the dash. But there are days…….. This is a great job. There is a spot out there for everyone. Each one of us has our needs, wants and desires. Sometimes the $$$ are not the most important aspect of expediting. A few years ago we met a lady that told us. "my...

I was sitting here thinking and I don't remember the last time they went on strike for and extended period. Any body remember? Getting old sucks. And if they go on strike for a prolonged period, I will stay home and paint the exterior, build a deck, edge the driveway, etc….. But I may hold...

I was asked by a shipper of a very large automotive company how business was for us vanners. When I explained that things were a little slow, he said to have hope. His bosses told his department that as the economy tanks by mid September, they would be running smaller batches through their...

I still don't run for such cheap freight. I also don't have a problem if someone else does. When their van needs replaced and they don't have the money to do so, it fills a void that, hopefully, I can fill. The secret is " don't go to bad areas for a cheap rate" We have done three loads to...

Sitting in florida just north of Orlando. Had a couple of offers but either wouldn't fit or what ever.

For what its worth, we have been slow the last two weeks. On the other hand, I believe in capitalism. If someone has the guts to add a bunch of vans, and expend that much $$$ for them or go that far in debt. More power to them. I hope they get rich. Does it suck when you know they have an...

All of these are good ideas! (except maybe the goats, Oh and the Candy Man) We just need about 500-1000 more van drivers to get out of the business. Then, maybe there would be enough freight to keep me running. Maybe I could get the Supreme Court to write a new law ( not their job, but it...

Not only is There no benefit to the driver, it opens them up to more liability. If for some reason they do get distracted it is hard to denigh the video. Of course none of us would ever get distracted. If they made me put one in my van, I'm gonna drive with nothing on but my boots. (Shows over...

The mink is a nice touch.

Since we all know that expediting is dead. (That's why you don't see any new companies getting started). I was thinking all you van drivers should jump to other professions. Since the chicken population is down due to the bird flu. Some one out there could be the next chicken baron smuggling...

You are a great example of the American Dream. I hope you have greater success than your wildest dreams. The drivers with Load 1 are some of the best in the industry. They reflect well on your brand. Congrats!!!

I wish we had more Xiggi's on the road. Level headed vanners are truly a rare breed. "Few suffer the slings and arrows" with such dignity and grace. Davekc is another example to follow.

Me too. The freedom, the opportunity, the chance to succeed or fail by your own actions, to make good or bad choices with no one to blame but ourselves. This is what America is to me. Very few industries give us this much freedom. Along with it comes responsibility for you own actions. Live...

I agree. Put on some Bob Marley, dream of beachs with palm trees and a cold frosty cocktail (when out of service) and lower your blood pressure. It will take a horrendous accident or two with high profile coverage and maybe the shippers will take notice. Until it get too costly for them to...

Good luck on the transmission. I hope they take good care of you. Mine seems to be okay now except the roof started leaking with this last rain. I had water leaking into the overhead light between the seats. A bunch of silicone on all the seams in the roof and hopefully has stopped. Also I...