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RE: Canada Customs & Immigration going on strike.. I made a few calls and found that they may move at a snails pace! So be patient as they can make your life ugly. Truck safe and try to have a good attitude. You can be contagious be friendly and courteous!

If you are hauling Haz-Mat you will need to stop at scales and also have a log book. If your vehicle has company Logo on the side, i.e. FedEx, Panther, etc.. when the scale in any state says all commercial vehicles must enter...that's you! Hope this helps. That is why some operators use magnetic...

This has always been the mystery subject in trucking! Your carrier can supply you with the fuel tax sheet that will have the breakdown of each state. Rule of thumb, buy enough fuel in each state based on your miles per gallon. It does you no good to buy "Cheap" fuel only as the taxes will not be...

I think I would stay away from the V-6 as the business is called expediting and not we'll get your freight there sometime tomorrow! Seriously you would be disapointed with that small engine. As Tim Allen on "Tool Time" says "More POWER!" Have fun and best of luck. Let us know how you're doing...

A good tire shop is like having a good Doctor? I always try to schedule my tire purchases when I'm near my dealer, or on vacation. I would recommend the Michelin Dealer in Fort Wayne In. I've had alignments and have purchased tires all over the country. Unfortunately I've been hosed by more than...

You know living in Florida, you kinda had me going with one! Glad to finally get to the punch line before a heart attack took my life. Please no more jokes about the lousy weather we have had! Take care, and may the wind be at your rear doors always!

There are maps that list bridge heights. To be safe, measure your truck and know your clearances. To my knowledge there are no GPS systems that warn you. Get out and look when in doubt. Use a spotter when possible, drop your air suspension if you can. Don't rely on someone on the sidewalk...

I don't know about having the expense of a attorney reviewing your contract. More than likely it will be pretty self explanatory. I would watch the area's about deductibles and limits of liability. Your exposure will probably be in the 3 to 5000.00 range. Are you prepared for that? You are...

Before diving in head first I would recommend to you, drive for a contractor for 6 months to a year and see how you like it. This will give you a great education and not cost you a dime other than your time. Try contacting the bigger companys and talk to there recruiters. Money wise with your...

How about getting an air-card for your laptop? All the big phone services offer units. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc. this way you don't have to leave your truck. Just a thought, thinking about driver comfort, and safety!

Company executives have been watching these numbers also. The friends I know in the positions of adjusting rates say it is a slow process because tariffs are posted. These can and will be adjusted, it is a slow process and the contractors like yourself pay the price before adjustments can be...

Yes, that's a good way to balance your tires. Much cheaper than Centramatic's rings.

Too funny!

One that comes to mind is Baldwin and Lyons under the name Protective Insurance out of Indianapolis In. Also you might want to check the Truck Stop hand outs our Overdrive Magazine. They should be able to hook you up.

Your business insurance will be covered by the company you lease onto. This would be your liabilty insurance while under dispatch. Remember your under dispatch when you are empty heading to your next load or heading to your home. This is not a big deal. Normally the carrier your leasing to can...

I would contact the conversion companys like Bentz at 1-800-664-2368. The other thing is if you plan on hauling Haz-Mat the drivers compartment cannot be connected to freight area. I don't know if that matters to you? Good luck and keep us posted how it works out.

I remember when the driver was number one! It's good to see your company feels that way towards you too! Hopefully all your drivers will take care of there facility and not trash it, like some drivers have done to the truck stop lounges! Makes you wonder what these PIGS homes look like?

A different answer from everyone is normal. Unfortunately it is also confusing! My thought is if you need service what are you going to do? You may end up leaving your computer with a shop and have them ship your repaired unit to you. That is why I would recommend using name brand units that you...

Great to hear you love your truck! A good dealer is hard to find and you certainly found a good one! It is so nice to read positive input, instead of negative. Your ride is really cool, I love that roof design! Let us know how good your fuel mileage is? Also in windy conditions you should avoid...

One things for sure, if you stick with the major carriers you can not go wrong! There are a few that dedicate themselves with nothing but that 200 mile radius and do extremely well. Good luck and keep us posted how it works out? You will be very sucessful, a little stressed once in awhile, but...