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I will now avoid T/A's at any cost after last Wed. I damaged one of my steer tires, and nursed my truck into the T/A shop in Franklin, TN. Sure, they replaced my tire in a whopping record setting 10 hours. For the low, low price of $475.00. The T/A stood for "took advantage" of a person in...

TST covers 60-100 GM loads a day under contract during the peak auto months. One of their drivers told me this, which expains why there are a lot of TST trucks on the "auto routes" into Michigan and Canada. -Weave-

I will also repeat myself on a regular basis about Overdrive's "Partners In Business" manual for owner-operators and small fleet owners. Available at www.overdriveonline.com To give new O/O's an idea on how to start managing their business. -Weave-

I am looking at the cab climate control add-on to my Detroit Diesel engine as an alternative to gettting a genset, as my truck is really too front heavy already, and I don't stay out for super long periods. I was wondering if anyone else out with Detroit power has this setup, and how well it...

You must be referring to that wiseguy on the newbies forum. People who got into expediting without the proper tools and smarts tend to be that way sometimes. Just ignore them. One thing I will recommend- If you are going to start out this year, start ASAP while it is busy. If you start two...

I kind of figured this, as the van is all Mercedes, and has been running in Europe since '95. It could never be marketed at US Mercedes dealerships, as they don't want utility van people in those where they roll out red carpet. And now they realize the market doesn't care for big truck...

The company you lease to will usually provide some or all of the liability insurance, but you will need your own non-trucking liability and deadhead insurance. Sometimes the company can help you obtain it. This is somewhat expensive for me living in NYS, about $250 a month, but is much cheaper...

Wow, didn't realize they were failing that quickly. I would definitely try a valve off one of the bigger trucks if the cable will fit, or even modify it to work if not. I only replaced one heater valve on my FL70 in the 3 years I had it. -Weave-

I started out expedite driving for a fleet owner with trucks leased to Thompson in 1999, back when they were a huge contract GM carrier. That isn't the case anymore with them. They are now getting most of their loads off the internet like all the others. OK place to work at, other than I felt...

I'll take a stab at your first few questions. You don't need a business name, but can make one. You'll probably start as a proprietership and can worry about incorporating later if at all. If you lease, your income will be reported on a 1099 miscellaneous income form, which is the equivalent...

I saw ground zero early Mon. morning. I had to pickup at JFK Mon. afternoon. I had a bit of extra time so I drove over the Manhattan bridge and parked my truck on the street in Chinatown before sunup and put the flashers on as if I was delivering something there. I walked over as fast and close...

Hi- I remember a few years back there were a bunch of pickups on with Thompson Emergency. I used to laugh, thinking they would even take bicycles with baskets. I saw this weekend a CTX Dodge Ram 4X4 with a unique topper- It was a small van box, and the long bed with this high box would...

It's just the FedEx big brother watching everybody. Now, how would FedEx CC management feel if the contractors there hired an independent agency to go into their offices and make sure they are doing their jobs right? (I know, they wouldn't get past Mickey and Goofy at the security desk.) I...

I'm laughing with you:D Leaking heater control valves are extremely common- Had one on every truck I have driven except for my current one...yet. Get used to it about every 2 years, it's a $50.00 thing. This may sound silly but a bit of petroleum jelly pushed in around the seal helps it move...

RE: CF closed Looks like those ltl loads will go to the others. I hope more stuff goes to Yellow as I do a lot of work for them. Still sad as I think all of us have been looking at CF trucks on the highway all our lives. I sort of thought something was up with them as their equipment has been...

I talked with my friend from Fleet Maintenance again over the weekend as you guys have exhausted my resources. He did mention that the fans do run more frequently with 3126's, they are a little "hot blooded." I'm just wondering why, as I've only heard the fan come on with my Detroit once on...

I drove a Unicell body truck locally for a printing plant years back. It held up fine. My only small gripe was when driving empty or with light loads on the highway, the rear of the truck liked to blow around a lot, esp. in the winter due to its light weight. Very decent otherwise, and you...

The Ft Wayne vehicle auction is probably the best expedite vehicle auction anywhere. It is open to the public and held every other Wednesday. Ft Wayne Vehicle Auction 3600 E. Washington Blvd. Ft Wayne, IN 46803 (260)422-9577 -Weave-

When I worked with Con-Way Now, each of their divisions worked together with one another, in an integrated fashion. All the FedEx divisions are separate corporations within themselves with little ties to one another other than the name. That's why some of the divisions job stuff out to...

Why not just hire all company drivers if you are going to say when a driver can and can't work? Fact is ANYONE (retired, for a profession, etc.) can do expediting as an owner operator, and it's up to that individual to decide the amount of work they need to do to make the amount of money they...