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I hope you enjoy your new venture! Have you decided on a company yet?

From what you told me about your driver, that was a big mistake for him. I can imagine he'll be coming back to you for his old job within a month or two because he squandered his lease payment. Wish you luck with your new gig!

An interesting idea for a class 8 has been mentioned here before... an argosy. I didn't think it practical since it's a cabover, but when talking to TonyII, he mentioned all the basics are under the front hood, and it wouldn't have to be tipped unless there is major maintainence to be done. With...

I'm willing to go as far as getting you a used schwinn and a radio flyer full of newspapers. After a month on the job, I'll throw in a transister radio and a daily slurpee. ;)

RE: Fuel price higher in w. TN due to broken fuel I can imagine the oil company execs and major stockholders jumping for joy. "Oh boy! Another disaster!" They'll enjoy riding this train till the economy hits a brick wall caused by them. But they'll jump off and laugh all the way to the bank. I...

Hey Raceman... long time, no talkie :D I'll tell you where the money has gone, in my opinion. Since I started running in 96/97, fuel has gone up 2.5x of what it was, a meal has gone up $2-5 or more, bills at home... well, don't even go there. Oh yeah... forgot to mention that the companies we...

>Since this is a forum section for the newcomers, most agree >that a accurate realistic description of the business is >what is requested. That includes both positive and negative >information. Especially when many are risking their personal >assets. >It is clearly a disservice for those to...

>I don't deny there are some who do make a good living at it >but there are also those that have their trucks repo'ed . >I'd guess the majority of repo's belonged to newbies trying >to drive solo though . I don't disagree with you there, but I've talked to a couple who are thinking of...

RE: It's the Owner - Operator RE: Dead heading hom Seems to me we haven't given Stranded the answers he was looking for at this site. First question was, is it normal to deadhead back to Detroit after a long run and I answered no. His other question was if there were other companies he should...

For me, nothing other than the Panther comcard in my wallet and the Freightliner keys in my pocket.

RE: Wannabe's Merkurfan, I've looked at their junk online. Their Louisville straight truck was first on here, then on ebay (and sold for 11k) and now in their lot for 13,900. The next truck I get will be a stretch 8. Funny thing though... Kenworth in Ft Wayne and Freightcrapper in Knoxville...

good idea, Geo... I printed those off when I first started driving again. Only prob is that they don't tell the details of the truckstop. I may be mistaken, but isn't that list of better truckstops?

I've talked to TryHours at the expo last year. One thing I don't like about them is that they don't give the leasee 100% of the fuel surcharge, which is illegal from what I understand (I may be wrong in this circumstance). I have talked to a driver that they're running him quite well, though he...

If you just started in expediting, you'll find out that one truck is hard enough to deal with, let alone multiple trucks with your own authority. The websites you were given were for LTL loads, which means they don't pay squat. They're basically used for getting you back from the boonies. If you...

Almost everyone here would try to stop someone from starting with their own truck. Driving for an o/o for at least a few months is recommended. Having said that, I suggest stay away from the fl70s and 80s. They're known as Freightshakers for a reason. The fl106s are a much nicer truck, plus they...

My definition of freight zone is not far off from what's been said. It varies, but it's mostly luck. More loads come out of a certain area and while you're there you're most likely to get a run. As a single driver, I've sat all weekend in Indianapolis (unlucky), and gotten a run right away out...

No, it's not normal to do that. If your company can't get you a backhaul, you shouldn't keep going to that area. I had the same problem with East coast runs, and stopped doing them. But since changing companies, I'm learning their zones somewhat, and don't have a problem moving again as much...

RE: Hey all this made me feel good and wanted to s Best of luck to both of you! Now get out there and have fun :D

I'm not the authority on cargo vans. I drive a D unit. I do agree with Rich that Knoxville is a great place. As I drive for Panther, anywhere in TN or GA would be a good spot, along with certain places in AL and MS. But all of those are with a straight truck. Perhaps someone who's been running...

Nice year round is definitely Georgia. If you like sticky, go with NC LOL There's plenty of freight down there if you're with the right company.