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"I'm trying to keep people from wasting so much of their time in ways that are worthless." I dont believe this is your responsibility. What is trite and trivial to you may be near and dear to me. My call not yours. While I know what it is you are saying and for you, it is the way you...

checks and balances. a prime component of any organization ( yes even solo operators are an organization). if your one on one gives a dose of BS in spades and you buy into it hook line and sinker... well, see ya, maybe someone will throw a life preserver. Meaningful conversation take place...

Great news. I am happy for the both of you.

This is one of the funniest post I've read here. "Do not associate with other drivers" oh man you slay me. hahahahhahahaha... good one!! "DO NOT LISTEN IF THERE IS TALK OF ANY SPECIFIC COMPANY." The beauty of this statement is so subtle it will be lost on most. I.m literally...

Hi Greg, It sounds to me you feel there is isnt legitimacy or credibility to someone who doesnt own his own truck or fleet when it comes to being experienced. Is there a difference, other than investment, being a driver for an owner leased to a carrier vs being an owner with his fleet leased...

I will agree time will tell. We are in this as relatively short timers compared to most. 5 to 7 years and we toss the keys to dock worker on our last load. But if in 3 to 5 years we get out of expediting what we want we will be done. By the same token, if the economy dictates us walking...

"But, for me personally, I look at total success as someone at a bare minimum that has weathered a significant slow period or has bought and sold a truck, took it to fruition at least once or twice. But everyone has their personal definition." Hi Dave. I think this is where many differ here on...

Don't you know that there are newbies who are being successful at this and having great numbers - as reported? Does it bother you that much Greg that a newbie is having success in these hard times. Your own words "you are a five year newbie". Long time , time to graduate and move up a...

Going into expediting without resources to carry you for a couple of months will be tough. My wife and I are proof in these hard times success is waiting for those who know how to be successful. I found it extremely easy to get into this biz. I Looked on the EO help wanted, found an owner...

You have a stronger background than my wife and did when we got into expediting last year at this time. We got into expediting because our daughter was off in college and getting married this year, so why not split. I believe what you are thinking and hoping to net is very do-able working...

It sounds like this is a hard biz to learn. Maybe. Is it tougher to learn than being a doctor? Is it tougher to learn than being a cook? I believe we all need our position in life to be "tough" to justify what we are doing. While I wish for success for everyone in every job, hey failure...

I came across this article and thought hmmmm..... re-bates, incentives or special financing? As inventories increase maybe some deals will pop up. Class 8 truck fleet growth has stalled - 2/27/2008 11:39:00 AM - Purchasing

We have a an electric skillet and convection/microwave that allows us to fix almost everything we would at home. When we first started expediting we ate out almost 100%. We were just to tired and confused with getting use to the hectic schedule we found ourselves in to want to take time to...

Hi All, When Linda and I ran our embroidery biz we specialized in custom designed garments for companies with less than 50 employes. And we loved the mom and pop bizs. Why? They would pay more for a custom garment than a business that would order 1000 pieces. BUT, when we had an opening in...

Hey Kyreax, I run a team with my wife. All the info I gave is based off our experiences as a team. This has a bearing on what type of runs you will be offered, the money you will be able to make. Also, many DOD runs require two qualified drivers. You should still apply as it will only help...

Hi Kryeax, Well you seem to be on your way toward making a decision. Good Luck to you. The DOD application is long and nosy. To apply for a DOD clearance you have to be working for (or contracted) a company that has access to gov / military type jobs. Then they sponsor your application...

Hi Phil, I was surprised at how much I missed home and all my friends. Not being able to sleep was a biggie. I had a rough couple of months trying to find a way to get quality sleep. The joy we got when the beep went off. Like kids at xmas. We really are enjoying this at a different level...

Hi everybody, nice thread who started it anyway.....oh that'd be me. Time to join in. First, the thing that got the most initial comments. "were", okay okay, so my grammar sucks, life goes on. But let me try again. "Linda and I were not professional truck drivers prior to venturing into the...

Hi everyone, Linda and I ( Dave ) entered into expediting just about one year ago. We are still enthused and will continue into year two. We were not professional truck drivers. We did go into business with an owner and contracted with FedEx. If you want a "fresh" point of view on going...

Its 1970, I'm a senior in HS. I have hair down to my butt and playing guitar in rock band. Life is cool and I'm just cruisin. Then some one re-installs something called the draft. Didnt pay a whole lot of attention to it as I'm playing music, a hippy with nothing to worry about, a male 18 and...