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I agree... that was a good thread. As I said in conclusion to that thread, that issue has come up before, and the members have stepped all over those suggesting running multiple logbooks or taking 1000 mi runs(straight thru) by themselves. My opinion is that it's necessary for newbies to see...

Very simple... If you prefer a bat, carry a crowbar or tire thumper instead. If you like mace or pepper spray, carry WD40. If you see trouble coming, and have time, light up a flare. I've heard the arguements about carrying a gun, and can see both sides of the issue. But fact is, alot of these...

RE: Revenue Potential of Tractor vs. Straight Truc If I had the nads to get back into a tractor, I would. There is so much more potential in a tractor. For example... If you get a D load during the evening that picks up in the afternoon the next day, you have time to find an LTL load(s) going...

There's no reason to cut anything. Ppl have suggested illegal options in the past, and the readers have policed them. You really should try to limit your "edit" finger, Leo.

Sounds like a touch of jealousy to me... with the main course being ignorance. I drove for P2 and had my run-ins with them, but overall, I'd go back if I had to drive for a company again. Some of their practices are questionable to me, mostly qualcomm and safety combining to become...

I can finally see the call for two logbooks, but not to be wreckless... just to get past this new bs rule. Running straight from MI to AL is on the verge of wreckless, depending on how many miles the run is. Returning right away is downright rediculous. Anyone who needs three logbooks to run is...

Fuel surcharges would be the main ingredient for deciding if you want the 60/40 split or 40/60. If they're high enough to manage your fuel, and make a small amount to boot, take the 60/40. Otherwise, save yourself a headache. For special services with Panther, I was told $1.70 (that's with the...

Also depends on what the charge actually was, as pertaining to Canada. A misdemenor DUI/DWI in the states rates as a felony there, and you'd have to contact someone for the rehabilitation thing, like jrcarroll mentioned. Other things, such as assault (or possibly domestic violence), I believe...

While on the road, a trucker announced that he was getting .54/mi FSC for two skids weighing 1000#. It was a Panther truck. I don't know what kind of vehicle it was, but DAYAM!!! Are surcharges really getting that high?

Greg... you are allowed the cheat sheet in the back of the manual during the test.

And for you solos... What are you going to do if you're offered a 200 mi run? If you take it and finish it(say 5 hours work), the rest of the time is wasted unless they get you another run within a couple of hours. I hate to be a pessimist, but qualcomm and these new rules will add up to less...

RE: Your belive this bunk? Vernon, you hit the nail on the head. Although I'll remind you that we've had an "excuse" to go to war almost every time: the Maine in the Spanish American War, the Luisitania in WWI, Pearl Harbor (which Roosevelt knew about beforehand), the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam...

RE: Your belive this bunk? Panzer, because I don't believe astronauts landed on the moon doesn't make me right. I choose not to believe it because evidence tells me so. If there are hard facts telling me otherwise, I will change my mind. As far as flight 800, hard facts did prove to me that it...

I agree that companies are low-balling the miles. I just took a load that paid for 615 loaded miles. Mapquest said the distance was 657. I know they use different software, but a 7% difference? If I were driving for a set rate, I would be a little upset. But since I set my price, I don't worry...

If you have a B license, you can drive anything short of a semi. I don't know what Maryland's law is, but in Michigan a B overrides a chauffer's. B unit is a van, C is usually a straight/box truck up to 26,000 (or up to 18' length), a D is a straight truck over 18'. Those are only...

RE: I care. It's hard to know what's right and wrong anymore. The government will cover up this or that; and the people who want to bring them down will blow stuff out of proportion, or make it up as they go. So, who do you believe? The easiest thing to do is ignore it until the media finds...

When I drove my truck home from WA, I was stopped at the scales even though I had "not for hire" on the side. My logbook was checked, and I had to buy permits for several states. I would advise someone with a cdl drive it back. Otherwise, you're looking for a headache.

RE: Got Ripped off and do not want the same to hap Broom... Wolverine Freightliner charges $80/hour labor. I really think it was that much because you were on the left coast, more than being in Canada (though that was a chunk of it). I got a pm done here in Detroit and it cost me $266. So, I...

RE: Teamsters/Public Citizen Petition for HOS reve The new rule is “science-based and laid out well,” said Don Osterberg, a Schneider National vice president who serves on the hours subcommittee of the American Trucking Associations. “At 378 pages, it’s long, but it’s less confusing.” Under...

Yeah... the bandwagon is usually profitable before the floodgates open ;)