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    CA Speed Limit

    That is correct, unfortunately! With 2 axles not hauling haz-mat you do get to bypass several scale when posted. Thats about as good as it gets. Good luck. Drive safe and be profitable!
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    Eyes Wide Open

    You could make it today, with the bad experience behind you and be a more successful O/O than this guy! I'm just listening to your comments and realize how desperate this person has become. I am truly sorry for your bad experience. This is not common and you saw the potential to make it in spite...
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    Super B little c

    Your pay problem is typical for the industry. I had a C unit that could handle D weight and never got the extra pay. Glad you found a company to utilize your unique equipment. Feeling good about what your doing and who your doing it with is critical to your attitude and success! Have a great...
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    income

    To get a real world number I would ask recruiting for up to date numbers. I could quess and you might get excited or run screaming! In todays market place your equipment has a lot of influence on revenue. What type of cargo you can and will haul, such as White Glove Specialized Freight. I know...
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    Thank you Lawrence and staff at ExpeditersOnline

    RE: Thank you Lawrence and staff at ExpeditersOnli Wow great to hear the positive input. Expeditors are setting the standard for professionalism in trucking today! Your comments and input are always welcome. Happy Turkey Day!
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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanks Lawrence, and the same back to yah! Pretty obvious what I'm thankful for. Your web site has kept me going and all the positive remarks from the operators show how truly professional they are. They want to succeed and with all of us working together I believe we will! EO Rocks!
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    I'm Back...... After being Solo for 15 days

    That is great news and thanks for the posting on your progress! Expediting ain't for everyone, it is for you! Keep up the positive attitude and remember a bad day expediting is usually better than a great day "Big Rigging"! Drive safe and be profitable!
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    Thanks for your Help

    Sounds like a good move. Remember you have a large support group at your finger tips. EO users are here to help. If we don't know the answers to your questions we have the resouces to find them. Don't ever feel your question is to simple or easy to answer, we've all been there. Again welcome...
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    computer program for road atlas

    Sounds like it's time for A GPS system for your truck? Magellan makes a really user friendly unit. Try going to Comp USA, Office Depot, etc. for features and benefits.
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    How to calculate Cost Per Mile?

    Cost per mile is the computation of all your fixed [truck payment, insurance, etc.] And your variable expenses, [repairs, maintenance, etc.] It takes time ot compile your cost and then analyze your expenses. Your accountant can help you create a written program. Hope this helps. Drive safe and...
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    Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to go.

    RE: Now I'm not sure if expediting is the way to g It's interesting that you are still drawn to the tractor trailer rut. In looking at the adds for O/O in the trucking publications I realize nothing has changed and they are still offering .86 to 1.00 a mile opportunitys! You might as well go...
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    QUESTION ON BERING TRUCKS

    Bering Trucks are also used in spotting trailers as yard jockeys, there is some service parts available at several Freightliner, Mack, and even some wrecker service shops. They made nice wrecker chasiss and were never really an over the road piece. I would steer clear of this type of equipment...
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    How long do shocks last?

    Wow, you got your moneys worth out of those! Seriously, the shocks on your truck are usually replaced every 100,000 to 150,000 miles. You will be amazed at the difference in the way your truck handles and takes bumps! Don't scrimp on cheap shocks, buy the best you can afford. Everyone has there...
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    finalized

    The most important part of what you were saying is you sound very pleased with your decision to come expediting! Not every week is great, but they are all "good"! Bad loads are like bad waitresses, you forget about them at your next meal! Thanks for the positive comments. Attitude is 90% of your...
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    Just paid $1.81 for diesel today!

    That is great news! Here in Daytona Fl. [my home town] Diesel is still 2.259 per gallon. Bummer huh! Glad to hear maybe fuel prices are getting some relief. Do you think that election this month had anything to do with this? Drive safe and be profitable!
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    Looking for A New Job

    This may be the start of another chapter in your life. As devastated as you are now, the future is bright in expediting! Your license and background in operating your vehicle in a safe manner is your ticket to earn in todays market place. I don't know if you realize how fortunate you are? There...
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    DIS-Orientation - finalized

    Sorry things didn't work out for you. I don't know the particulars of your situation. You usually don't abandon a business in 2 weeks of work. I'm not ragging on you. I just don't understand how you can bail out in two weeks? Seems a little quick. Did you marry Jlow and bail on her a few months...
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    Vacations /When?/ How often?/

    Years ago it was easier to schedule vacation time as we were all Automotive freight driven. Then we all took at least 2 to 3 weeks in July and January was a given to be slow and February was about the same. Well folks times have changed and all year has been a good year. The advice I would give...
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    COE class 8 truck conversion to expedite truck

    The Argosy is a pretty cool deal with the flat floor. It just never caught on/ should be a ble to pick it up really cheap. Good luck and bigger sleepers are cool!
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    How To Find Low-Cost Fuel

    I checked that out and it looks very good. This site is also easy to travel thru. Thanks for the info. Good job! Drive safe and be profitable!
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