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I was doing some thinking about my last post and believe I have done a diservice to many hard working dedicated dispatchers.If any of you read this please accept my apology. I am aware that dispatching can be stressfull with very demanding customers. However I don!t think that a few days riding...

While it is nice PR on the part of Panther to have a dispatcher post her comments about being on the road for THREE DAYS that does not give a true outlook on the way it really is.We all know that.There has been a adversidial relationship between dispatchers and drivers for as long as I can...

How about posting the name of the Freightliner Dealer that told you to wait till it fails.This way we can all avoid that dealer.I have heard of this problem occurring with trucks that have sleepers built and installed by Alum Bunk.Apaarently the wiring leaves something to be desired.Why not try...

Roy unfortunately what you vented about is becoming mor and more of a reality. I gather from your post you drive a B unit,we drive a d but last week we had similar problems. We were deadheading near Normal IL when a run offer came that required a 196 mile deadhead to Sheobogan WI,then a TPS...

I have been having this problem on and off for about 6 months,after I fill the tanks (and the left one has always taken 4-6 gallons more) sometimes the left tank will not draw. I can usually tell by watching the gauge go down much quicker than normal,also the left tank will literally go to the...

Most Companies in Expediting want a C truck to have a minimum of 12 feet available for cargo and be able to legally carry up to 5000 pounds of freight.This would probably require you to run logs and have a CDL. I don!t want to give you bad news but South Ga ( I assume you mean Valdosta) is not...

I find it amazing that a Safety and Compliance director can refer to the CDL requirements as nonsense. If I was in charge of safety at any type of trucking company I would want my drivers to have as much knowledge of safe driving techniques plus be able to pass all tests involved to obtain a...

I ahve always used $50-60 radios without any complaints.The antenna is where you need to spend the $ on.Then the antenna and radio need to be tuned to get what is the SWR Ratio (Standing wave ratio) as low as possible.This matches the antenna to the radio so you get the lowest possible loss...

Very good advice,If it was me I would spend the $50.00,Hope you stay on this site and can continue to give us good info on the FL 70..

Can u tell me the secret as to getting plenty of heat in the bunk??Perhaps your wife can talk to my wife.LOL after 14 years of 24/7 togetherness in a D unit very little goes on any more..

One other item,what!s the differnce in making out W2!S ,instead of a 1099.takes same amount of time. I would enjoy discussing these points by phone with you some time.I believe your number is posted,so if you can set a convient time I will give you a call.

Frank, you and I have never met and I respect your advice but I have to take issue with you on the 7 reasons you mentioned not to incorporate. The total feel to set up my C Corpration was $99.00 and is fully deductible. 2 In a C Corp you do not pay taxes twice,the profit or loss is passed on to...

You can usually always find fleet owners looking for driver teams. Look into the help wanted posts on this and other trucking forums. Also all of the companies that advertise on this forum would probably be able to put you in touch with fleet owners that are looking for drivers..

I think if your license is valid and clean you will probably be ok,However if I was a Owner Operator looking for drivers I think I would want to see some experience, plus pass all kinds of driving tests.I think experience will show during testing.

Weave is this the governor that mounts on the left hand side near the front of the engine.I belive it has 2 lines comung out,one for the front brakes and air accesories and one for the rear brakes. If so that is a real good price and I will get one.I have lost 2 of them over the years and also...

As I said in a different post I have always run D units and have taken the standard mileage deduction. My tax accountant who at one time worked for the IRS advised this.I was audited once and had no problems with the standard deduction.However that was several years ago. In looking at driving...

I think your posts are needed and offer good advise but I have to disagree on one subject.I have always run D Units and have taken the standard mileage deduction rather than depreciation and operating costs. I did this based on my accountants advice,who previously worked for the IRS. In 1995 I...

Good luck in college,let us know what you are majoring in,you never know,might be a good mentor out here..

Joe living in NorthEast ohio,I will assume Cleveland ,Youngstown area has possibilities for what you are looking for.There are numerous owner-operators that have small fleets in Ohio,Indiana,Michigan ETC.yOU WILL NEED A VALID,CLEAN CDL WITH A HAZ/MAT ENDORSEMENT in order to qualify for most...

Having a Class A CDL is a good start.Most carriers also require a Haz?Mat endorsement plus a clean driving record.You sound like you want to drive for an owner who may have several trucks leased to one of the expediting carriers. Yous should be able to earn more than $350 per week doing...