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    Would like to drive partime in the summer months

    RE: Would like to drive partime in the summer mont Dale sounds to me the crew confused things even more. 2 say Yae, and 2 say Nae. I do know some guys that do this very thing you ask about, but for smaller independent companies. Wine and Dan say yes, and Panther and Hotfr8 say no. Hotfr8 does...
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    "Broker based" vs. "Central" dispatch

    RE: I know for a fact Dan is but he just started in that position so he may not be able to help on that just yet.
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    freedom to post

    Hi Angela, Your apology is modish and accepted in good stance, but not necessary. I know you understand the theme of things here on the forum. Hope you ponder the power this site has and deem my previous post.
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    Truckstop/rest area scam

    Maybe the next time ask the guy to show you his drivers license. OR!!! tell him you are going in that direction and you will give him a ride. Most of the time the con man will leave you and look for the next mark.
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    abcwine, PantherRecrtr, dantherecruiter,HotFr8Recr

    RE: abcwine, PantherRecrtr, dantherecruiter,HotFr8 In a way I’m glad you ask this question early on oncedrove. Here is a link that may help answer your question. To give you a brief rundown the recruiters are more-less here on the forum to answer more general question, and not specifics on the...
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    Sleepers

    Why didn't you post a pic or 2 of the 960 and the logo from EO!!! I see DD's truck all the time. I want to see some pics of some Bentz units or some custom units Freightliner are putting together. I have to get some sleep. Later gang. LOL
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    Fuel Cost

    I see there is a lot of talk on the fuel cost and now the Alaskan Pipeline. Below I posted some links for your convenience. If you want to learn about the building of the pipeline, and some other interesting facts, like the Exxon Valdez oil spill. http://www.alyeska-pipe.com/pipelinefacts.html...
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    freedom to post

    Edited and applied corrections sorry for all the typos DA!!! >I read alot here and do not post much but I met the fonders >of the site at the truck show and desided to post more. I >found them to be nice and I wanted to do more here. That is real nice of you to complement the BIG GUY & DEB...
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    Fuel Cost

    Thursday is tomorrow, I wish that was true and if everone is going to do it nationwide, I would love to know, so I too can be a part of it. I just received a letter from OOIDA about calling a congressman here is a copy of the letter: National Call-to-Action Fuel prices are hitting record...
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    Expeditors Dream Van

    Don't let be bust your bubble!!! BUT??? My question is!!! You are doing all this work to a van, That if you are under a load over a 2 day trip or a week ender, can't use the bed. Would it not been wiser to have the uni-cell people add about 2 or 3 feet to the van shell and put the bed and...
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    alumi-bunk=alumi-junk

    I hear so many negative things about Alumi-Bunk and not any of it on this forum. There is a reason for that but I do not work for EO and/or get paid by EO and I will express my personal opinions and conclusions that I formed from all the negative talk I hear. To give AB the benefit of the doubt...
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    The New Forums Intent

    I honestly believe this new addition to the EO forum is going to provide priceless information to everyone including myself. I think it may be best so everyone gets a better understanding of who the team players are and their qualifications each recruiter participating as one of those answering...
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    Owners..Time to put up! Re; Fuel Surcharge

    Back in 97/98 I had a part time lease (weekends only) to do some loads through DX-Pgh. The rise in fuel was just starting and I amended my contract to DX, demanding a fuel surcharge of anything over $1.29.9. They called me into their office and decided to raise the per-mile load than to deal...
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    Best way to lift the front end of a box truck?

    Run your fork under the truck and spread the forks to hit the frame when lifted. Put a block of wood on each fork using the wood as a spacer and try lifting the truck this way.
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    Thought you guys might enjoy pics of this peterbil

    RE: Thought you guys might enjoy pics of this pete The reason I think it would cause you headaches is because I think it will attract bad drivers not good ones. Bad in the sense of the Mr. Tough guy drivers that think no one can tell them anything, not even you after a while. As for the show...
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    Expedite Solutions

    Workman’s comp, insurance is a state regulated insurance paid by an employer for all his/her employees. If an employee gets hurt he is covered. Some private insurance companies also handle this type of a policy, but is usually a higher cost than if purchased through the state. It is based and...
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    Expedite Solutions

    Does the driver have the option to decline from setting up a savings account and receive the 2% in their weekly settlement? Does the driver or team have the ability to withdraw the 2% saving money anytime they want to? What is the safety found escrow account for? Is this paid by ES, or from...
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    Some Day this could be you!

    An 85-year-old man went to his doctor's office to get a sperm count. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, "Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow."The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's office and gave him the jar, which was as clean and empty as on...
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    Heim·lich maneuver

    http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_2_132.gif Two hillbillies walk into the trailer park bar. While having a shot of whiskey, they talk about their own moonshine operations. Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it...
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    Thought you guys might enjoy pics of this peterbil

    RE: Thought you guys might enjoy pics of this pete That isn't a work truck! That is a show truck. If you buy and put a driver in something like that you will have more headaches than it's worth. A truck like that is for someone that has no worries or cares about anything but the truck...
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