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Leo, I hate to say it, but you're sounding like a bleeding heart lib on this matter. And yes, the Constitution has every bit to do with the subject, lest you forget the 10th Bill of Rights. I don't see the issue of smoking come up in the other 9, so that means it's UP TO THE STATES. Greg hit...

I guess it was only a matter of time before this topic came up. Leo... first off, smoking is not illegal. Neither is deisel, which I think smells worse. Second, how would you suggest this ban happens? To be nationwide, it would have to be federal. That would mean that little thing called the...

I've been told several times that the DOT HAS to give you 15 minutes to update your log. Once I find this, I'll post it.

Simple solution... don't keep your logs totally current. Give yourself enough space to get things done legally on paper. If you drop at 8, but have stopped for any length along the way, say two hours, show the drop at 6 or 6:30. The key is, show just enough driving time to account for the miles...

I agree. Espar has been mentioned on here several times as giving great service. As far as installing one, tho, you may have to wait awhile.

I'll tell you the offers of employee vs contractor are slim. In the last year, I've probably seen three ads in the EO classifieds for such. In fact, there's one in there now, only a week or two old. Being a contractor doesn't mean you'll pay qualcomm or any truck related expenses. If an owner...

I have Delorme, however I've never hooked it up. We don't have the room for an open computer in the cab area. The thing that's worked best for us (besides only a couple times) is Mapquest. We zoom out till we see the interstate, then route ourselves from the highway to the dock. We write the...

Wish we could've made it! How many big truckers do you think stopped in and seriously gave expediting a look? I know the potential $$$ will lure them, but it the layovers drive em away.

Ateam hit the nail. Tec, you made a good point about the team doing their part. I was just making sure I wasn't expecting too much with the maintenance aspect. Being with a smaller company, it's not like I can just jump on the classifieds and find someone who has a fleet, willing to put a truck...

You seem to have a healthy dose of SMART! The way I see teams running vans is a comparison to a team running a truck with a 36" coffin sleeper. To me, that's not a long-term option. You sound like you're making the right decisions for newbies, whereas too many want to immediately know what truck...

I know what you're talking about. A good owner will have their priorities straight. A truck that isn't moving, isn't making the owner any money. From what you've said, it sounds like your owner is giving you the runaround. Maybe he's thinking of putting a team in, and doesn't know what to do in...

That would be something to ask a FXCC, a Panther, or a Landstar... companies that keep your log according to the qualcomm god. If they insist on A to B, AND perfect log books, then they must take into concideration that things like this happen. That's probably why they limit you to about a 9...

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Brent... we ALL run legal here ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Don't I wish, Colonel. :D

I'd like to hear from other good running teams. What do you tolerate or not tolerate as far as running for someone? What kind of condition does the truck have to be in? What are "musts" when dealing with, or finding an owner? Our problem is, we love the company we run for. However, it doesn't...

That's something to take into consideration before accepting a load. Detroit and DC are two more places... nowhere to sit for at least a half hour out of the city. Of course, you could always ask the consignee if you can sit the truck on their lot till you're legal again. We've done that a...

What? No chatter? You guys have no "gromba". *bump*

We use the toll road because we carry time-sensitive material. Same reason we go across the Ohio Turnpike. Though, I had forgotten how much Ohio actually was until Friday... $18.75 for the whole trip. From DC to Chicago, it's three toll roads in succession, totalling almost $50 for a 3-axle...

It's not cheap anymore. Michigan is only a nickle more, on the avg. Not enough reason to buy in IN.