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RE: what do you want santa to bring you? You have GOT to be kidding me.. I guess I do TPS (third party service) loads for both FedEx and Landstar, among others. I wondered if there was no truck to cover the loads or if their own drivers didn't want to take the loads for whatever reason. It...

RE: what do you want santa to bring you? OK- I am not current on FedExCC lingo- what is TPS!

Here's a goodie- Thompson Emergency put a flyer on the driver door of my truck this afternoon in Stoney Creek, ON. Door-to-door recruitment?? At first I thought it was a parking ticket. Whoever did that is lucky they didn't wake me up}> -Weave-

RE: Whats the Best Expediting Co That was a nearly perfect response in my book. I couldn't have said it better myself. Great advice, suusageseller.

RE: what do you want santa to bring you? I'd like a new pimped-out $90,000 Freightliner FL70 from Alumi-Bunk with my all time favorite 3126 CAT and 7 speed Spicer. Then maybe, just maybe, I could call mystelf an expediter.:* (And if I put one of those satellite TV dishes on it I would be an...

I run solo also, almost no auto freight. The funny thing is my weekly figures sort of "jump all over the place" too. It's hard to get an average. Freight is sort of like an on-off switch with no in-between. -Weave-

Now, come one, come all.. FedEx CC D units... How many of you are averaging $1.44 per mile loaded? Maybe, and only maybe, White Glovers?? Doubtful even still. I ran solo with them early last year. Here are my figures: (And I did do some hazmat runs for White Glove- FedEx CC actually loved...

I have always liked this manual, and it is good to look at from time to time even if you have a lot of experience. I remember getting my first copy at orientation at FedEx. C&M just sent me a new copy. "A Business Manual for Owner-Operators." Published by Overdrive and Volvo. Available at...

OK, I have been looking through a LOT of past postings. Not that I'm bored, just wondering why you seasoned fellows who are currently leased to FedEx CC don't have much nice to say about them. First off, I was leased to them at one time so I somewhat know what I am talking about and feel I can...

RE: Whats the Best Expediting Co AND.. get the bedtime reading book kiddies! A BIG help! www.partners-in-business.com -Weave-

Want to get started as on Owner-Operator? Pick up a copy of this booklet "A Business Manual for Owner-Operators" at www.partners-in-business.com You will benefit greatly from it. -Weave-

RE: Used Truck Values? This was more or less what I have found talking to the dealers. There are so many used/repoed expediter trucks on the market now, that their value has nothing to do with what the book says. It's supply vs. demand and there is too much supply, thus they totally lowball...

Crawl under the truck, under the sleeper, and make sure the black ground wire going to it is connected and tight. They come loose esp. on Alumi-bunks. I suspect it was loose and arcing, causing the fuse to blow. Now it's probably not contacting at all. You will be fighting shorts and opens...

RE: Used Truck Values? It's not Kelley or Edmonds but www.trucktraderonline can give you a good idea of what your truck is worth based on what it is and how it is equipped compared to other trucks on the used market. It would be too difficult to make a "book value" on a straight truck due to...

WOW! Those six weeks sick pay sound nice. If you wanted to push your luck you could call in sick one day a week for 30 weeks out of the year! COOL:7

When I was with FECC I was told the next higher-up from contractor relations was to go to church and talk to Jesus. :7

Beware of cheapo inverters- They can damage delicate equipment such as computers and printers. I highly recommend Statpower inverters. Worth the little bit of extra bucks.

As far as a single driven axle D unit is concerned, if the truck is loaded and equipped with agressive treaded drive type tires, snow chains are not necessary. The weight on the axle with these tires, provided they have deep tread, will give the best of traction in the snow. NOTHING will get...

I remember getting a laugh out of the FECC security when I went there for orientation. Having been there, I think Wild Bill's thoughts were right on the money. When I ran at Thompson, they did not let drivers enter the dispatch room as most of the dispatchers were jerks and I'm sure were beat...

I did not know Mr. Thomas, nor do I remember meeting him on the road, but I am sure he was an excellent driver and will be sadly missed by his large family. My prayers are for them. Your fellows on the road say thank you, Gerald. -Weave-