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Leo is right on. If you take something that's close to your limit, say... 11,000+, hit the first truckstop that has a scale and weigh it! Even though you're under, it takes time before you learn how your axels hold the weight. If you're over on either axel, take it back to the shipper and have...

RE: I am no longer a ROOKIE one year ago today I t I'm going to hold my tongue and just watch :9

Ateam... in general, you are correct. But they can't search without provocation. It's just like a regular vehicle. They have to be looking for something in particular, and have to acknowledge that if you ask what it is they're searching for. I read that article on NY Supreme Court throwing out...

You're right... call dispatch. Let them decide what should be done. Taking matters into your hands could damage your company's reputation with the customer. Your company may have you write "refusal to sign" on the bol. I wouldn't get the police involved unless dispatch tells you otherwise. In...

Could be that there are just more trucks, period. Also, could be they're taking their wonderful 8 hour break. Needless to say, if things were slow, we'd be hearing it everyday on here. No one has posted about sitting with straight trucks lately, so I guess business is booming. Vans are a...

I think alot of ppl are disgruntled by the way they're treated at Panther. The ones who make it AND enjoy it basically learn the politics and employ diplomacy where it counts. Dave takes it as "it's business, nothing personal" attitude, and I'm sure instructs his drivers to do the same. That's...

Great idea with the discounts at rest stops. When I hit Laredo this weekend, I'll be looking for a hotel as I don't have working a/c. Though I won't stay in a roach motel, I found a good discount one in NC last weekend. The bed was comfy and a Vaffle Hosen was two doors down. But I think I'll...

Broom... You can demand a search warrant. But all they'll do is make you wait for a couple of hours until they bring one back. Your refusal to allow them to search is suspicious to start with. Then stand by and prepare to have your truck torn apart! I don't agree with this philosophy, as I'm one...

There's been tons coming out of Michigan this week. I've never seen so many loads from Detroit. Of course, I'm in SC right now. :P My last two loads were diesel parts and engines, but I'm still seeing my share of auto freight. I wouldn't be worried yet. And it depends on how much your company...

Looks like I made the right decision to stay put afterall. I found a semi load that will just fit in my 28' box going to Laredo. That'll be my first trip there in 4 to TX throughout my expediting career. Wife is nice enough to let me get a hotel room, seein as I don't have a/c :7 Tacos anyone? :+

I'm stuck in Blacksburg, SC for the time being. This is a damned if you do/damned if you don't place. Loads are coming across from at least 2 hours away, but on different sides... Charleston, Asheville, Greensboro. If I move, I leave Charlotte and the other areas in the opposite direction. Also...

Leo... I'll let loose with the airhorn when I go thru Houston tomorrow. I'm goin to Laredo to buy my daughter a sombrero ;)

RE: This is the Post in question RE: Bad past!!!!! I used to work on the docks for Roadway. They didn't want you to take bathroom breaks. They said "Do that *bleep* on your own time. I can see why they don't have a/c, radios, or power steering... they're a bunch of money grubbing weasels. I...

RE: I am no longer a ROOKIE one year ago today I t I hope the next year is as good as this one! Cause if it were better, you'd never get to see your family! :7

I like the look. Yes, the forum is hard to find. You tryin to drive ppl away from here or sumthin? LOL

That comment didn't have anything to do with getting on with a company, in most cases. I was just stating prepare for a long ordeal to get into Canada if those were his infractions. Basically, kissing Canada's (in this case their immigration dept's) butt. Nothing against the Canuckians, just the...

Hello... oneway... where'd you go? You want an answer or not?

Dukes... are you serious? I don't see any carrier having a prob with previous job history. I should know... mine looks like a who's who of the expediting industry. (Well... maybe not THAT bad) The previous posts are pretty accurate tho. If it was a drug conviction, I would say it's a slim...

Puleeeze!!! Ateam, your ego has definitely gotten in the way of where this thread was going. You're so worried about something taken out of context that your pride prevents it from passing without backlash. You did say you were getting mostly short runs. Now which is it? Are you making tons of...

I dropped Saturday afternoon and picked up yesterday morning. When I dropped off, I was so tired that I got a room for the weekend in Battleboro. I figured why spend $15 for fuel to get to a truckstop when for $20 more I could sleep in a bed. LOL And no, I don't have a silver Express-1 truck. I...