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In the flying world and i think the sailing world, the least maneuverable vehicle has the right of way. In other words everyone flies around a balloon, because the balloon can't fly around anyone else. Unfortunately, rules of the road don't translate well to the highways because there aren't...

What does Bolt cargo van freight look like going out of Little Rock or Memphis? Also Longview, TX? With Panther I used to get good long runs when sitting around Longview and north of there, but I don't know how that translates to Bolt. eb

What got you to Houston, Cheri? I'm in Dallas, but I don't know this area well. I knew what it took to get out as a panther driver, but this is my first time here with bolt. I'll probably start trolling out of the area tomorrow. eb

I'm here. Wondering which bolt heads are using this section of the forum these days. Also, is there a way to subscribe to a particular sub-forum like this one? Like subscribing to a thread. eb

and congradulations Congradulations, Anne. And welcome aboard a new one. --eb

I am one of the first to get on those who try to talk down the economy, because attitude does effect the markets. As for the rate we receive that is a whole other animal. All the attitude in the world will not make rates go up. Why would I pay more for something when it is proven that I can...

I'm trying to figure out what would cause the rates to go back up. Under capitalized will only be replaced by more of the same. The rates have gone down, and we continue to provide the same level of service. So why should the rates go up? The service we provide is going to have to "break"...

I didn't get one. I ended up with a suitcase model. I wasn't so happy at first, because I don't like so many extra things that have to plug into my limited number of outlets. I also very much don't like anything extra bouncing around on my dash. The dash stays clear in my truck. But now as...

Greetings fellow bolt heads. I graduated from Bolt Academy this afternoon. I'm spending my first night in-service as a bolt driver. Thank you all. Everyone's information posted throughout eo has been a big help in my search for a new home. eb

I've heard there are fleet owners that don't wash their hands either. eb

Do they let you overnight in their parking lots? eb

It's also good to do a dry run with any new set of chains to make sure the ones you have fit the vehicle you are running. A warm, dry parking lot is a much better place to discover that the chains were not properly sized or has parts missing. eb

An early Happy Easter to all. I'll be enroute to orientation. eb

Westminster, CO I-25N out of Denver, exit 225. At midnight the security guard started waking everyone up and telling them to move along. I asked if there was suitable parking nearby. He said to go across the street to the Home Depot, because it was outside Westminster city limits. The...

Here are some specific numbers I can give you. Twelve. The number of positive, non-disgruntled drivers that have given good, usable advice on this thread. One. The number of companies that were not putting on new cargo vans when I started running my van in 07. One is also the number of...

Welcome to the fray Leo. Vans are a very personal kind of thing making for a billion variables, so I would recommend starting out bare minimum even with the fantastic vent. Try one vent and see if another is really necessary--that kind of process. I started with a semi-built-in bunk that I...

Setting up my show in Dallas. Opening reception is Saturday, April 4. 1800-2200. Come by if you're in town. It's one of those nice things you can do to get out of the truck for a while. Show will be up all the month of April. I can get you into the gallery during off hours if I'm not on...

I use mine mostly for weather conditions ahead. I've also used it to give other drivers a heads up they might be having a problem with their vehicle. Like, "...your roll up door is working its way open and your freight is working its way out." eb

I've seen one more reason pets can be banned from shippers. Dog comes bolting out of a cargo van, up the loading ramp, into the warehouse and starts barking and darting between the legs of the dock foreman (so what if it was less than 5 lbs). Leave it to the few to spoil it for the rest. eb

Phil, I'm going to wait for your 2008 recession prediction to come true before I try to process your next iteration of doom and gloom. eb